Environmental conservation work in Brazil

09 May 2008
Mobilization meetings in the Brazilian Pantanal Wetland to stimulate the creation of private reserves
The family of the farmer Nilson Costa owns a property of 255 hectare, in the municipality of Nioaque, in State of Mato Grosso do Sul, in the Brazilian Central-Western region. In the property, inherited from his grandfather, Nilson wants to create a Private Reserve of Natural Heritage (RPPN). This proposal was what motivated Nilson to participate in a meeting organized by the Association of Owners of Private Reserves of Natural Heritage of the State of Mato Grosso (Repams) in the municipality of Bonito, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul by the end of April. » Read more

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

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