The purpose of WPE is to protect nature and its habitats sustainably. All WPE projects are long-term projects.

Proper education and awareness is an important aspect of our interaction with nature.
One has to recall that even in the West recognition of the value for preserving nature is fairly recent. It only makes sense, to cultivate this awareness with the children in school. Therefore, one of the main focuses of the WPE projects is clarification & education.

Setting up of socially responsible Eco tourism creates employments and brings foreign currency in the country. The Understanding of the population to the dealings with the nature increases. The nature will be protected then one lives on it.

In many countries, it has proven beneficial, to provide funds for farmers to compensate for the distruction of rice fields and other agricultural areas, by elephants, apes or wild boars. Another part of the program is, consulting farmers regarding breeding and upbringing of farm animals and the optimization of their harvests.

In the same context, another key element is the education of the local people, regarding the consumption of Bushmeat and the associated poaching and butchering.