WWF Philippines

About us

Major causes of deforestation in Southeast Asia include unsustainable production of agricultural and forest commodities, and infrastructure development. Aside from producers, buyers, consumers and government, the financial sector is one of the most powerful actors to stimulate sustainable commodity production as well as infrastructure development through its financial leverage and capital allocation decisions.
The integration of sustainability principles in publicly listed companies’ disclosures, and in banks’ strategies, products, and corporate governance and risk management frameworks, will contribute towards better understanding of opportunities from low-carbon development while mitigating systemic risks from climate change.