Lesson 2/34 min
Environmental groups and Transparency International
Environmental organisations
| Organisation | Founded | Headquarters / key point |
|---|---|---|
| Greenpeace | 1971, Canada | Amsterdam, the Netherlands; protects nature and biodiversity |
| Worldwatch Institute | 1974 | A Washington D.C.-based global environmental body |
| IUCN | 5 October 1948 | Gland, Switzerland; biodiversity conservation |
| WWF | 29 April 1961 | Gland, Switzerland; the panda is its emblem |
More facts
- WWF stands for World Wide Fund for Nature (World Wildlife Fund in the US and Canada)
- IUCN stands for the International Union for the Conservation of Nature
- Fridays for Future: a weekly school climate strike started by Greta Thunberg (Sweden) in 2018
Transparency International (TI)
- A non-governmental anti-corruption body; founded 1993
- Headquarters Berlin, Germany
- Bangladesh chapter: Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB)
Watch out: One source calls the founder of Fridays for Future a 16-year-old; Greta began in 2018 at 15. Greenpeace is based in the Netherlands but began in Canada.
Check yourself
Where is Greenpeace headquartered?
At a glance
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Greenpeace was founded in Canada in 1971; its headquarters are in Amsterdam (the Netherlands).
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WWF was founded on 29 April 1961; headquarters Gland, Switzerland; its emblem is the panda.
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IUCN was founded on 5 October 1948; headquarters Gland.
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The Worldwatch Institute was founded in Washington in 1974.
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Transparency International was founded in 1993; headquarters Berlin.