WWF Greater Mekong Programme
Over a thousand new species have been discovered in the Greater Mekong region of Southeast Asia in just the last decade, according to a new report launched by WWF.
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Greater Mekong - one of the world's most complex and diverse regions
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WWF Greater Mekong
39 Xuan Dieu Street
Tay Ho District
IPO Box 151
Hanoi, Vietnam
39 Xuan Dieu Street
Tay Ho District
IPO Box 151
Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel: +844 37193111
Fax: +844 37193102
Our work currently focuses on three priority ecoregions:
Greater Annamites Dry Forests Mekong River...and addresses the threats to biodiversity loss in the region.
Greater Mekong news
30 Dec 2008
“Marine turtle bycatch and longline Observer Programme” project: Towards more sustainable tuna fisheries in Vietnam
Observing tuna longline fishing for the bycatch of marine turtles, sharks and other fish species, while testing the application of new hook technology (circle hooks) in order to reduce bycatch will be the focus of the “Marine turtle bycatch and longline observer program” project – Phase II. The project is implemented by WWF with support from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Dutch company IbroMar B.V which, as one of the leading buyers of long line caught yellow fin tuna in Vietnam, is co-funding the circle hook program as part of their sustainable tuna fisheries program. » Read more
30 Dec 2008
Green Corridor: As One Door closes Two Will Open
After four and a half years of what can only be called a success, with a “Green Corridor” established which works to connect and conserve the vastly diverse and ecologically important forested areas reaching from Hue to the Laos border, WWF and Hue’s high officials gathered in a final review and evaluation workshop to hold the closing ceremony for the Green Corridor project, funded by World Bank. But, as they say, “the show isn’t over yet.”
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15 Dec 2008
Communities take Non-timber Forest Products (NTFPs) to trade fair to draw nationwide attraction
Today, all promotional booths are officially set to welcome Khmer and foreigners visiters until Thursday 18th at the Phnom Penh's Mondial Commercial Centre.
WWF and the NTFP Working Group are very excited to stand together with community representatives from Mondulkiri and Kampot provinces promoting forest-based products - outputs of community-owned enterprises.
Products displayed are the value of community's commitment to sustainable use of their surrounding natural resources they depend on for livelihoods for generations.
For the Indigenous Ethnic Phnong (also referred to as Bunong), it represents both culture and tradition living their lives with the surrounding natural resources (including honey, resin, wild fruits and flower, mushroom, sustainable hunting, etc.) to support their livelihoods.
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15 Dec 2008
Greater Mekong a biological treasure trove: more than 1000 new species discovered in a decade
Over a thousand new species have been discovered in the Greater Mekong Region of Southeast Asia in just the last decade, according to a new report launched by WWF.
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29 Oct 2008
Living Planet analysis shows looming ecological credit crunch
The world is heading for an ecological credit crunch as human demands on the world's natural capital reach nearly a third more than earth can sustain. That is the stark warning contained in the latest edition of WWF’s Living Planet Report, the leading statement of the planet’s health. In addition, global natural wealth and diversity continues to decline, and more and more countries are slipping into a state of permanent or seasonal water stress. » Read more
