Forests fundamental to effective climate deal
The world’s ability to control climate change could be crippled if global leaders do not support clear and effective targets to arrest deforestation at climate talks in Copenhagen in December, WWF said at the conclusion of a key global foresty summit.
Ivory traffickers held in Central African Republic
Police detained two major ivory traffickers in the Central African Republic as a part of a joint operation with two conservation groups
Investors ready for forest carbon market if Copenhagen and countries supply certainty
A survey of investors with approximately US$7 trillion of assets under management has shown significant support for an expanded carbon market mechanism which would address the estimated 20 percent of global carbon emissions due to deforestation and forest degradation.
Country Director, Cameroon Programme office
In order to facilitate multi-stakeholder commitments to reconcile conservation and development, and promote economic opportunities that integrates environmental and social sustainability, WWF is currently accepting applications from outstanding individuals with a passion for nature conservation to fill the position of Country Director of the Cameroon Country Programme Office.
Conservation Advisor, Minkebe, Gabon
WWF, the global conservation organization, seeks a Conservation Advisor for the Minkebe Project in Gabon.
Major Cameroon raid nets key poachers, weapons and huge bushmeat haul
Authorities in southeast Cameroon last week seized more than 1,000 kgs of illegal bush meat and guns, and arrested 15 wildlife poachers in an unprecedented police operation.
