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09 May 2008
First-Ever Comprehensive Global Map of Freshwater Systems released
Washington -- Over a decade of work and contributions by more than 200 leading conservation scientists have produced a first-ever comprehensive map and database of the diversity of life in the world’s freshwater ecosystems. The map and associated fish data – a collaborative project between World Wildlife Fund and The Nature Conservancy -- are featured in the May issue of the journal BioScience. » Read more

23 Apr 2008
Bolivian River Dolphin: Conservation Ambassador for the Department of Beni in Bolivia

Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, April 23rd, 2008. The Bolivian river dolphin (Inia boliviensis) was declared by the Prefecture of the Department of Beni (northeastern Bolivia) as a Natural Heritage. This recognition highlights the value placed on the conservation of this species, the freshwater ecosystems in the Beni where it lives and the country in general.

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At a World Water Day event at the Iguaçu Cataracts, a 15 meter high inflatable representing a traditional domestic water filter reminds Brazilians to reflect on the significance of springs to the health of water supplies.

14 Apr 2008
Brazilians urged to follow Chinese wisdom on springs
“When you drink the water, remember the spring” is an ancient Chinese proverb now finding a new audience in Latin America, as WWF-Brazil embarks on a new campaign to stimulate Brazilians to protect headwaters, springs and recharge areas. » Read more

Headwaters in Quang Nam Province, part of the Central Annamites landscape. This landscape covers part of Vietnam and Laos. This forms part of the Greater Annamites, one of WWF’s Global 200 ecoregions – the richest, rarest, and most diverse natural habitats in the world.

29 Mar 2008
Vietnam province redefines hydropower development
On the eve of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Summit in Vientiane, Mr Nguyen Duc Hai, the Chairman of Quang Nam Provincial People’s Committee, has taken a bold and visionary stance for sustainable dam development in this Vietnam province. WWF, the global conservation organization, says this sends a timely and powerful signal to regional leaders as they seek to manage the pressing challenges of rapid infrastructure development and economic growth in a sustainable way. » Read more

The receding glaciers of the Stanley Group at Rwenzori, 1952 (top) and 2008 (below)

17 Mar 2008
Vanishing central African glaciers signal climate danger
Forget the snows of Kilimanjaro – Africa is at risk of losing the central African glaciers that are the highest permanent source of water to the Nile

A WWF and partner organization expedition to the Rwenzori mountains has gathered graphic evidence of declining glaciated areas, with new estimates being that the glaciers will completely disappear in the next 30 years » Read more

The seven river, five nation Latin American river dolphin survey will help river dolphin conservation efforts on five continents

10 Mar 2008
13 river, 5 nation river dolphin census to help conservation on two continents
Santiago de Cali, Colombia: A milestone in the protection of the world's engangered river dolphins has been achieved with the successful completion of an ambitious 13 river, five nation census survey of South America's river dolphins. » Read more

Severely degraded mangroves due to rising sea levels and clearing for commercial shrimp and salt farms, Thailand. These factors have contributed greatly to the destruction of large tracts of coastal mangroves in the country.

05 Mar 2008
This time, world should heed OECD call to action on environment
Paris: The OECD’s Environment Outlook to 2030, issued today, was welcomed by WWF as yet another compelling argument that the costs of inaction on the environment will far exceed the costs of action.

The OECD Outlook is the latest - and at 520 pages one of the weightiest - in a run of reports from prominent economic institutions and commissions calling on governments and international institutions to face up to the seriousness and immediacy of global environmental problems. » Read more

This new community allows young people to tell the world why they care about the environment and why it should be protected.

04 Mar 2008
A new platform to start changing the world
Forget Facebook, MySpace or You Tube: here comes connect2earth, a new online community where young people can upload videos, pictures and comments about the environment.

On www.connect2earth.org, users and visitors will be able to write, speak, illustrate and video present their concerns on subjects important to them, and share environmental ideas and solutions.
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29 Feb 2008
Crucial milestone for Danube’s future: Calarasi-Braila navigation project
Work on the Romanian navigation project is set to begin in April 2008. A recently agreed step-wise approach is supposed to compensate for the very poor quality of the project's design. » Read more

02 Feb 2008
A Watershed for Conservation - WWF and Thailand Celebrate World Wetlands Day with a New Protected Site
Protecting an ecologically important mash and the livelihoods it provides are top priorities for WWF and several governmental agencies in Nong Khai. On February 2nd they will join together and celebrate World Wetlands Day by putting Goot Ting Marsh on the map as an internationally significant Ramsar Site. » Read more

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