Forest and donor countries stump up to reduce emissions
Forest and donor countries have kicked off an important joint process which could speed up action to reduce the 15 per cent of global carbon emissions linked to deforestation and forest degradation.
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.
Indian Ocean tuna commission fails again on tuna, does better with sharks
Closing to fishing an area already largely closed by pirates is a long way short of being meaningful fisheries management, WWF said at the conclusion of the annual meeting of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) in Busan, Korea today.
Europe ducks call for strong bioenergy standard
After several months of delay, Europe has taken the easy way out on sustainability requirements for using solid and gaseous biomass in energy production by giving member countries the ability to adopt individual voluntary standards. “From WWF’s perspective, these recommendations are a worst case scenario,” said László Máthé, WWF’s Bioenergy Coordinator.
M&S partner with WWF-UK to make waves in seafood sustainability
Seafood is a growing market in the UK, and in the next decade the nation’s appetite for fish and shellfish is unlikely to diminish. But whilst an increasing number of people are aware of the health benefits of seafood, there are still concerns that UK consumers are failing to make the right choices when it comes to the sustainability of their seafood. M&S, one of the UK’s leading retailers is now helping to solve that problem by joining forces with the conservation organisation, WWF-UK to ensure its entire range of seafood products come from sustainable sources.
Water Footprinting : Identifying & addressing water risks in the value chain
Anyone enduring this year’s British summer might be forgiven for questioning the fact that freshwater is becoming one of the most precious commodities on the planet – but it’s true. It’s also a reason why WWF’s partnership with SABMiller, one of the world’s largest brewers, has a particular importance.
Essential reading for low-carbon lifestyle
A consumer handbook on how individuals and families can reduce their carbon footprint and monthly outgoings has been published today by WWF. The WWF Pocket Guide to a One Planet Lifestyle contains top tips on how to be more environmentally-friendly in the home, the workplace and when planning a holiday.
Sustainability ‘no longer just CSR’ says WWF chief
Sustainability is no longer just a matter of corporate social responsibility (CSR), it is a fundamental business proposition, James Leape, Director General of WWF International, told a business audience in Geneva this week.
Sustainable Cities and Communities Conference, 30 Sept – 01 Oct 2008, Geneva, Switzerland
The Sustainable Cities and Communities conference will look at the urban environment and our housing footprint, and ask how we can meet the challenge cities and communities face in tackling greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and congestion.
It runs on AIR and is made from LOCAL MATERIALS – is this the world's 1st truly zero-carbon car?
Eduardo Gonçalves, WWF One Planet Living Coordinator, went to Nice, Southern France, to see a prototype car that runs on compressed air, and is made almost entirely on local materials.
