Right now, Greece and Turkey are being devastated by wildfires spreading at an unprecedented rate. The unfolding crisis needs critical attention, and is rooted in the reality of life on a warming planet. Our hearts go out to the families and communities directly affected.

Greece and Turkey are home to species that don’t live anywhere else on our planet. Roughly a fifth of Greece’s 36,000 species are only found in Greece and nowhere else in the world. The fires are threatening endangered golden Jackals as well as hares, foxes, tortoises and many more. The badly hit Turkish province of Antalya is home to over 11,000 species, 121 of which are endangered.

As the fires continue to blaze, the rescue efforts are critical. You can help WWF get emergency funds to stop the fires, care for injured wildlife and prevent more devastation.

 

 

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With the money raised, our teams in Turkey and Greece along with local organizations will carry out work including:

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WILDLIFE RESCUE including Wildlife Emergency Kits, a Wildlife Rescue Car and support for expert Wildlife Rescue Centers

 

 

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FIRE FIGHTING such as funding emergency helicopters in Turkey and supporting volunteer fire-fighting groups in Greece

 

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REHABILITATION such as funding a Turkish Wildlife Care Center

 

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PREVENTION work including advocacy and pilot activities to demonstrate effective ways to combat future fires