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