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Pukapuki local, Ismael, in a traditional dug-out canoe, on the April River, a tributary of the mighty Sepik River. WWF is developing a model for river basin management across New Guinea. The framework will protect important freshwater and forest resources in the Sepik that offer significant habitat for threatened species such as the harpy eagle and cassowary, as well as providing subsistence livelihoods for local communities. To this end we are supporting a range of activities in the Sepik river basin, including the establishment of protected areas, the sustainable harvest of freshwater and forest products, and the development of ecotourism, healthcare and community education.  East Sepik province, Papua New Guinea.December 2004

International development finance agendas at risk of clashing

The world’s nations needed to quickly agree on principles that would avoid different international development finance agendas coming into conflict, WWF warned today.

Posted on 16 March 2010 | 0 comments | Read more

Sidney, Australia, Earth Hour 2009

Earth Hour heads into record territory

New records are being achieved for Earth Hour with more countries now signed up for the event than for last year’s globe circling lights out for climate action.  Organisers are now active in in 92 countries, compared to a final participation figure of 88 countries in 2009 - with still just over two weeks to go.

Posted on 05 March 2010 | 9 comments | Read more

Bodyguard Great Sea Reef Rugby Sevens Tournament, Nadi

Rugby Sevens Fundraiser

On 15th-16th January the WWF organised a rugby tournament to support the Qoliqlio Cokovata Management Committee (QCMC) in their effort to protect the Great Sea Reef off the north of Fiji.

Posted on 04 February 2010 | 1 comments | Read more

Nakalou Turtle Workshop Vanua Levu, Fiji

WWF Turtle Workshop

Last week the WWF SPPO staged a week long workshop for the people of Vanua Levu in Turtle conservation and monitoring.

Posted on 04 February 2010 | 1 comments | Read more

Fiji Earth Hour 2010 Launch in Sukuna Park, Suva

Earth Hour Launch

WWF Launches its 2010 Earth Hour Campaign in Sukuna Park

Posted on 02 February 2010 | 0 comments | Read more

Coral reef, Turtle Islands, Philippines.

Copenhagen Oceans Day highlights need for business support in Coral Triangle

Businesses in the Coral Triangle must support national strategies to protect underwater environments or risk losing the precious marine resources that underpin the region’s economies, WWF said today at the close of Oceans Day at Copenhagen.

 

Posted on 15 December 2009 | 0 comments | Read more

An Italian purse seine vessel fishing Mediterranean bluefin tuna

Genetic tuna tracking opens new options in race to save fish and fisheries

A new method that uses gene sequencing to accurately distinguish between tuna species has the potential to support fisheries management and possible trade restrictions for endangered tuna species.  The revelation closely follows news that an international wildlife trade convention is to consider a proposal to ban international trade in the Mediterranean tuna next March.

Posted on 27 October 2009 | 0 comments | Read more

The need for firewood is a major cause for deforestation in Nepal. Finding firewood is an ever more strenuous task, usually carried out by women.

Forests fundamental to effective climate deal

The world’s ability to control climate change could be crippled if global leaders do not support clear and effective targets to arrest deforestation at climate talks in Copenhagen in December, WWF said at the conclusion of a key global foresty summit. 

Posted on 25 October 2009 | 1 comments | Read more

Coral Reefs in the Coral Triangle

Coral Triangle summit to focus on business opportunities, environment protection

Business and policy leaders will get together in Manila next year to debate how to protect the Coral Triangle, the world’s most diverse marine environment.

Posted on 23 October 2009 | 1 comments | Read more

Montara oil spill off the Kimberley coast.

Expedition observes hundreds of marine creatures in oil slick

The area affected by the Montara oil spill off the Kimberley coast contains a huge amount of marine life, including some of the most iconic and threatened species in the ocean, according to a marine wildlife survey conducted by WWF.

Posted on 23 October 2009 | 4 comments | Read more

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