Sustainability
WAZA and its members embrace a world in which every effort is made to live in harmony with nature. By promoting sustainable use of natural resources, progressive zoological organisations are helping their visitors and surroundings communities to take better care of the planet.
The collective power of the global community of zoos and aquariums includes the capacity to reach a global audience of more than 700 million visitors annually, as well as a network of businesses, government agencies and other partners.
Through three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), WAZA is working to promote sustainable and responsible consumer consumption, improvement of industry standards and environmental awareness. These MoUs are:
Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) – WAZA MoU on sustainable palm oil.
Signed: 19 October 2017
Duration: Until 31 December 2023
www.rspo.org
United Nations Environment – WAZA MoU on marine plastic pollution, protecting coral reefs and reducing the demand for wildlife products.
Signed: 27 September 2017
Duration: Until 31 December 2023
www.unenvironment.org
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) – WAZA MoU on responsible management of forests
Signed: 24 October 2018
Duration: Until 24 October 2023
https://ic.fsc.org
WAZA Resources
WAZA has created a number of resources in multiple languages to help support WAZA members in their sustainable journeys.Â
WAZA Short Guide
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is the global alliance of regional associations, national federations, zoos and aquariums, dedicated to the care and conservation of animals and their habitats around the world.
