Conservation and environmental news & publications: Gabon
02 Feb 2008
Congo Wetlands reserve to be world's second largest
WWF has welcomed the World Wetlands Day declaration of the world’s second largest internationally recognized and protected significant wetlands reserve in the Congo as a clear sign of the world’s increasing interest in the green heart of Africa. » Read more
22 Jan 2008
Update after 5 years of Marine Turtle monitoring in Gamba, Gabon (2002-2007)
The 200 km of coastline of the Complex receives an average of 2000 turtles every year. Since 2002, the NGO Ibonga-ACPE in collaboration with WWF and its partners (PROTOMAC) have monitored every nesting season on the 5.75 km of beach near Gamba. This is a technical report on the monitoring activities and conclusions drawn.
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Update after 5 years of Marine Turtle monitoring in Gamba, Gabon (2002-2007)
The 200 km of coastline of the Complex receives an average of 2000 turtles every year. Since 2002, the NGO Ibonga-ACPE in collaboration with WWF and its partners (PROTOMAC) have monitored every nesting season on the 5.75 km of beach near Gamba. This is a technical report on the monitoring activities and conclusions drawn.
» Read more
26 Oct 2007
African nations boost gorilla protection
A new agreement endorsed by nine African countries aims to improve gorilla protection by combating poaching and supporting law enforcement throughout the species' habitat. » Read more
10 Sep 2007
Sea turtles threatened by rising seas
Sea turtles lay their eggs into the beach sand. Many return to the exact beaches that they were hatched to lay the eggs for the next generation of turtles. But sea level rise due to climate change threatens beach habitat. A new study predicts that turtle reproduction will be hard hit. » Read more
22 May 2007
Factsheet: African Great Apes
Africa’s great apes are faced with a deadly combination of threats: destruction and degradation of their habitats, commercial hunting for bushmeat and live animal trade, and disease — all largely resulting from conflicts with humans who live alongside them. A huge effort is needed to ensure that African great apes continue to survive.
13 Apr 2007
Factsheet: African Elephant
A powerful symbol of nature, the world's largest land animal is still under threat. » Read more
10 Apr 2007
Marine Turtle Newsletter
Special focus issue on Marine Turtles in Atlantic Africa. Published by seaturtle.org, edited by Michael S. Coyne. » Read more
Marine Turtle Newsletter
Special focus issue on Marine Turtles in Atlantic Africa. Published by seaturtle.org, edited by Michael S. Coyne. » Read more
05 Jul 2006
Four Years of Marine Turtle Monitoring (2002-2006)
Gamba Complex of Protected Areas, Gabon, Central Africa » Read more
03 Feb 2006
Time to clean up the chemicals in Africa
WWF Global Toxics Programme Director Clifton Curtis writes on a strategic approach to chemical management, particulary managing chemical stockpiles in Africa.
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