Countries facing fiercest climate impacts call on conscience of the wealthy world
Leaders of countries vulnerable to climate change have called for a redoubling of efforts to reach an ambitious outcome of the Climate Summit in Copenhagen in December and for world leaders to come to Copenhagen themselves.
Treaty parties learn of 40 proposed wildlife trade rule changes
Proposals for tighter trade controls for species such as the Atlantic Blue Fin tuna, sharks and corals have been submitted for the next meeting of parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES). The meeting to consider the proposed changes to trade rules is scheduled to be held in Quatar in March.
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.
Responsible Forest Management in Congo Basin has Bright Future Following Latest Certification Milestone
The Congo Basin is now home to over four million hectares (ha) of sustainably managed forests following certification by the Forest Stewardship Council of numerous locations in the region.
‘Mountains of the Moon’ get nod for international wetlands protection
Part of the Rwenzori Mountains – home to some of the last glaciers in Africa and likely Ptolemy’s ‘Lunis Montae’ – received international recognition on Wednesday as a protected wetland site under the international Ramsar convention, a major conservation decision that will help protect the region’s vast ecological riches.
Responsible Forestry Prevails in the Congo Basin
YAOUNDÉ, CAMEROON — Forest conservation in the Congo Basin passed a significant milestone in sustainable forestry management through the recent achievement of over 2 million hectares (ha) of forests managed by GFTN-Central Africa Participants receiving certification from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The certification consisted of forests managed by SEFAC, Transformation Reef Cameroon, PALLISCO and WIJMA in Cameroon and Industrie Forestière d’Ouesso (IFO) in the Republic of Congo.
Mountain gorilla population increases despite war
The number of mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park has increased despite the war being waged in and around the area, according to the first count in 16 months.
Conflict zone Mountain Gorillas viewed by rangers for first time in more than a year
Mountain gorillas in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been seen by park rangers for the first time since the rangers were forced out of areas of Virunga National Park by Laurent Nkunda’s army 15 months ago.
Crisis threatens park, gorillas and people of eastern Congo
The ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has recently intensified and more than half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park are still without security.
Interview: WWF's Denis Landenbergue wins Ramsar Wetland Conservation Award
Denis Landenbergue, WWF International’s manager for wetlands conservation, is one of three winners of this year’s prestigious Ramsar Wetland Conservation Awards. Denis is being recognized for his lifelong commitment to wetlands management and the key role he has played in worldwide efforts to designate millions of hectares of freshwater areas as Wetlands of International Importance.