The Greater Mekong & Climate Change Report
The Greater Mekong region is already strongly affected by climate change and a lack of immediate action will come at great cost to the region, states a new WWF report released during the UN climate change talks in Bangkok.
The Mekong Messenger – A special edition of the WWF Greater Mekong’s newsletter
WWF Greater Mekong has produced a special printed edition of The Mekong Messenger, the programme office's quarterly newsletter.
New guidelines for NGO action published in Lao PDR
To expand partnerships in ecoregion conservation and support improved field-based conservation, the WWF Lao Country Programme, in conjunction with Concern Worldwide, has produced a set of environmental guidelines for development non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working in priority ecoregions in Lao PDR.
Factsheet: Tigers
The largest cat of all, the tiger is a powerful symbol among the different cultures that share its home. But this magnificent animal is being persecuted across its range. Tigers are poisoned, shot, trapped, and snared, largely as a result of conflicts with people and to meet the demands of a continuing illegal trade in tiger derivatives and parts. On top of this, both their habitat and natural prey continue to disappear.
Environmental guidelines for development NGOs working in Laos
WWF, in conjunction with Concern Worldwide, has produced a set of environmental guidelines for development NGOs working in priority ecoregions in Laos.
The Mekong Messenger – A special shareholder edition of the WWF Greater Mekong’s
On the occasion of the PIA shareholders' meeting in Vientiane in February 2007, WWF
Greater Mekong produced a special printed edition of the programme's quarterly
newsletter, called The Mekong Messenger.
Development and conservation initiatives in the Greater Annamites
With 37 million people, and covering 23 million hectares, the Greater Annamites Ecoregion has a wealth of development and conservation initiatives in action across its diverse landscape.
Annamites trees: Keteleeria evelyniana, Fokienia hodginsii
Arguably the most impressive trees in the forests of the Greater Annamites. These two species are also the longest-lived, and silently observe generations of activities in the forest. Scientists believe that these trees can live up to 600 years!
Introducing the crested argus (Rheinardia ocellata)...
With its amazing plumage, the crested argus is unmistakable.