Patagonian toothfish fishery receives MSC certification
Yesterday's announcement by the Marine Stewardship Council that a Patagonian toothfish fishery in the South Atlantic Ocean has met their environmental standard is positive news for the fishing industry and consumers.
European Parliament supports green transport projects
WWF and four partner NGOs welcome a vote by the European Parliament to ensure that EU transport projects fully comply with EU environmental legislation.
Swiss retailer and WWF engage in support of sustainable soy
Swiss retailer Coop is working with WWF-Switzerland to switch to sustainable soy in producing meat and other foodstuffs sold in its supermarkets.
South African schools add conservation to the curriculum
The first year of a pilot project to introduce the Eco-Schools Programme - designed to encourage curriculum-based action for a healthy environment - into South Africa has been extremely successful.
UN award for WWF-supported programme
A WWF-supported programme in Namibia has received the prestigious Equator Award in recognition of its success in reducing poverty and conserving biodiversity.
Landmark toxics treaty to become law
WWF today applauds France and the 49 other countries that have joined the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), an historic treaty that will significantly reduce toxic threats to wildlife and people throughout the world.
Ballast Water Convention: a step in the right direction
WWF welcomes the adoption of an international Ballast Water Convention as a step in the right direction to prevent further invasions of marine habiats with alien species, but warns there are worrying loopholes.
Governments of Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia sign pact to protect Sulu-Sulawesi Seas
Conservation of the Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Ecoregion received a boost today with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by the Governments of Malaysia-Philippines-Indonesia.
Five US power companies commit to clean energy and reduced CO2 emissions
Five US power companies have answered WWF's PowerSwitch! challenge to start the switch from coal to clean sources of electricity.
Hungary opposes Novo Virje dam
A Hungarian government statement of opposition to a Croatian plan to build a hydropower dam on the Drava River is the first real success for conservationists since the old communist plan was revived three years ago.