Strauss & co - WWF Art Auction

5 P icture our oceans – vast, majestic bodies of water, rich in marine biodiversity, providing sufficient fish stocks for small- and large-scale fishers to survive, thrive and provide food for South Africa’s people. Imagine our landscapes – home to an abundance of plants and animals – and our all-important water factories looked after so that plentiful clean water flows to our taps. Visualise a burgeoning economy – poised to boldly embrace alternative energy sources and steer us away from the threats of global climate change. WWF is one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisations, with almost five million supporters and a global network in over a hundred countries. WWF South Africa is a national office with a forty-year history. Our work has encouraged and empowered people of all walks of life to value, respect and defend the integrity of the natural environments and resources that underpin the development of our country. So far, our journey has been inspiring, and we look forward to the future with hope and enthusiasm. We know that challenges lie ahead, and that as the world’s leading conservation organisation, we are well-placed to face them. But this is not a journey which we can complete successfully on our own. WWF collaborates with businesses, engages with government and reaches out to civil society with the understanding that, through cooperation and dialogue, vital shifts in business, policy and behaviour can translate into tangible impacts in nature. And, of course, there is you, the individual, whose support we depend on – whether in the form of a donation, endorsement, or more aptly a winning bid – to reinforce our already robust operation. WWF appreciates your efforts. In this catalogue you will be given a unique opportunity to closely examine the work of WWF through the eyes of some of the highly committed, highly qualified women and men who have contributed to the organisation’s significant conservation achievements. Whether clearing alien vegetation to release more water into our ecosystems, working tirelessly on many fronts to secure an historic marine-protected area, fighting the war against rhino poaching, or raising awareness about something as simple as what food we choose to put on our plates, WWF is at the vanguard of our major environmental challenges. Thank you for your support. For a Living Planet … Introduction LOT 17  John Neil Rodger Young Woman with Yokohama Cockerel II (detail)