WWF-India was established as a charitable trust on 27 November 1969 to stop the degradation of the planets natural environment, and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. Rechristened World Wide Fund for Nature-India in 1987, WWF-India has over 40 years of experience in this field. A challenging, constructive, science-based organisation, WWF-India, in keeping with the tenets of its parent organization, addresses issues like the survival of species and habitats, climate change, and environmental education. Over the years, its perspective has broadened to reflect a more holistic understanding of conservation issues facing the country.