GAR FY26 – Training Material and Guidance

Welcome to GAR FY26

With the end of the Financial Year 2026 approaching, the Global Annual Report (GAR) process is entering its preparation phase. The GAR serves as WWF’s core network-wide reporting framework, supporting transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making across all Offices.

The GAR FY26 data submission process will open on 3 August and run until mid-September, followed by a structured Data Quality (DQ) review phase.

Results will subsequently be consolidated and made available on the Network Data Hub in the second half of October.

This training sub-site provides all relevant materials and guidance to support Offices in preparing for and successfully completing the GAR cycle.

How to prepare

In the weeks leading up to the data submission phase, you are encouraged to:

• Review and confirm your GAR key contacts, ensuring access to the GRR 2.0 platform and alignment across teams
• Familiarise yourselves with the GAR Data Structure and Data Glossary, including metric definitions and stewardship roles
• Prepare required data inputs across functions (Finance, Conservation, HR, etc.) in advance
• Update CPM / PMEL project portfolios to ensure alignment with GAR reporting requirements

Early preparation is essential to ensure smooth data submission and reduce effort during the review phase.

GAR Timeline (Overview)

The GAR process follows a structured annual cycle:

• By 31 July: Finalise project portfolios in CPM / PMEL
• August – mid-September: Data submission phase
• Mid–late September: Data Quality review and validation
• Early October: Final submission closure (GRR 2.0 forms closed)
• October onwards: Consolidation, analysis, and publication

👉 For a detailed overview of tasks and milestones, please refer to the GAR FY26 Timeline (PDF)

Key Guidance Materials

The following resources provide detailed instructions and reference material for GAR FY26:

GAR Data Glossary

Definitions of all metrics, including ownership and stewardship information.

👉 Available via the Visual Library

Office Highlights (OH) Guidance

Instructions and template for preparing Office Annual Highlights narratives.

👉 Open OH Guidance (Word)

 Gross / Net Management and Operations (M&O) & Direct Programming Support (DPS) Guidance

Supporting material for consistent reporting of management and operations expenditure.

👉 Open Gross/Net M&O and DPS Guidance (Excel)

Carbon & Travel Reporting (Key Update)

For FY26, Offices should note the transition away from previous tools:

• South Pole calculation sheets are no longer available
• Please use the alternative calculation sheet Air Travel Carbon Calculator provided by Lauren from WWF-UK ([email protected]). Please feel free to reach out to her for guidance if needed.

Offices are also encouraged to align with WWF’s Contribution Approach for emissions management, in line with network policy updates.

Final tips for a smooth GAR cycle

• Engage early with relevant teams across your Office
• Review definitions and guidance materials carefully
• Allocate time for the Data Quality review phase in September
• Reach out for support whenever needed