What WWF-Guianas does

WWF-Guianas is a regional program office of WWF International (World Wide Fund For Nature), operating as an independent nonprofit conservation organization headquartered in Paramaribo, Suriname, with an additional office in Georgetown, Guyana. The organization implements nature conservation programs across the Guianas with a thematic structure spanning Oceans, Freshwater, Forest, Wildlife, and Green and Just Economic Recovery. It was the first international non-profit to work on nature conservation in the Guianas beginning in the 1960s, initially focused on marine turtle species, and has since broadened into community-based natural resource management, sustainable forest livelihoods, and institutional capacity building with governments and NGOs.

Core programmatic offerings include the EU-funded Sustainable Forest Livelihoods (SFL) Programme, the Grant Investment Mechanism deploying twelve community-led projects in Upper Suriname, Sea Turtle Conservation (including the Braamspunt hatchery pilot), the GREAT Ocean Project using drone-based community monitoring, and iconic species protection (Leatherback Turtles, Jaguars). Public-facing products include the biennial Living Planet Report (with Guianas regional release) and the annual Earth Hour Guianas campaign. Delivery is primarily through direct field engagement with indigenous and local communities, supplemented by publications, awareness events, video content (YouTube), and news channels.

The business model is a nonprofit model with no commercial pricing. Operations are funded through institutional grants (notably the European Union and Agence Francaise de Developpement), individual and corporate donations, and allocations from WWF International. The go-to-market is community-led: working with indigenous and rural communities in Suriname and Guyana, in partnership with government agencies, to influence decision-making, build institutional monitoring capacity, and implement sustainable nature-based livelihoods.

Name

WWF-Guianas

Legal name

World Wide Fund For Nature

Website

https://wwfguianas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Short description

WWF-Guianas is a regional nonprofit conservation office of WWF International, implementing biodiversity, forest, freshwater, oceans, and wildlife programs across Suriname and Guyana through community-led partnerships with indigenous communities, governments, and EU/AFD institutional funders.

Ownership category

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Product category

Environmental Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

akta.pro primary industry

Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation (BPAGAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB)

Keywords

• Conservation programs
• Biodiversity protection
• Sustainable forest management
• Marine turtle conservation
• Community-based conservation

Headquarters

HQ city

Paramaribo

HQ country

Suriname

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding and Donations: WWF-Guianas operates as a nonprofit conservation organization funded through grants from institutional donors such as the European Union and government agencies, as well as donations from individuals and corporations supporting environmental conservation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

WWF-Guianas implements community-based conservation programs across five thematic areas: Oceans, Freshwater, Forest, Wildlife, and Green and Just Economic Recovery. Key offerings include the EU-funded Sustainable Forest Livelihoods (SFL) Programme, sea turtle hatchery pilots at Braamspunt, drone-based community monitoring under the GREAT Ocean Project, and the regional Living Planet Report.

Product overview

WWF-Guianas operates as a regional conservation office of WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature), working in Suriname and Guyana. The organization implements a multi-thematic conservation approach centered around five core program areas: Oceans, Freshwater, Forest, Wildlife, and Green and Just Economic Recovery. Key programs include the EU-funded Sustainable Forest Livelihoods (SFL) Programme for forest management, Sea Turtle Conservation with hatchery pilots, and the GREAT Ocean Project for community-based monitoring using drone technology. WWF-Guianas also engages in public awareness through the Earth Hour campaign and publishes regional versions of the Living Planet Report. The organization focuses on institutional capacity building, strategic partnerships with governments and NGOs, and community engagement for nature stewardship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sustainable Forest Livelihoods (SFL) Programme
• Oceans Conservation
• Freshwater Conservation Freshwater ecosystem protection and management ensuring water resources for people and nature in Suriname and Guyana.
• Forest Conservation Forest protection initiatives focused on maintaining forest integrity and benefits to human well-being, encompassing the Sustainable Forest Livelihoods programme.
• Wildlife Conservation Protection of keystone species including Leatherback Turtles and Jaguars that play vital roles in stabilizing ecosystems and regulating prey populations in the Guianas.
• Green and Just Economic Recovery Initiatives promoting sustainable economic development that balances environmental protection with economic growth and social equity in the Guianas region.
• Sea Turtle Conservation Marine turtle protection efforts including hatchery pilot programs at Braamspunt in Suriname, supporting nesting grounds for multiple marine turtle species.
• Community Monitoring (GREAT Ocean Project) Community-based environmental monitoring using drone technology, enabling Indigenous communities such as Galibi to document and monitor coastal and marine areas.
• Earth Hour Guianas Annual global environmental campaign encouraging individuals, communities, and businesses to turn off non-essential lights for one hour to raise awareness about climate change and biodiversity loss.
• Living Planet Report Guianas Comprehensive study of trends in global biodiversity and planetary health, including the Living Planet Index tracking species population changes worldwide, with regional editions for Guyana and Suriname.

Quantifiable outcome

• EU-funded Sustainable Forest Livelihoods (SFL) Programme supporting communities in Guyana and Suriname
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/WWF
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC6vyDMCCHcgO1bDi6nCehFg
• Facebookfacebook.com/WWF
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wwf

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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