G20 finance ministers fail to reach green on climate financing
Finance ministers of the world’s dominant economies failed to reach agreement on the financing required for a global agreement to stave off catastrophic climate change, WWF said today as the G20 finance ministers meeting here broke up with no resolution to issues dividing developed and emerging economies.
The Coral Triangle Photojournalistic Slide Show
On Tuesday, 27 October WWF Singapore proudly presented Jürgen and Stella Freund, internationally renowned wildlife photographers, who gave a spectacular slide show about the unique and beautiful Coral Triangle.
WWF again present at The Nike+ Human Race
WWF Singapore was adopted as a charity for the Nike+ Human Race for the 2nd time!
WWF Director General Mr James Leape - Public Lecture in Singapore
The WWF office in Singapore would like to say a big thank you to all who attended the recent public lecture by WWF Director General James Leape.
New species discovered in the Greater Mekong at risk of extinction due to climate change
A bird eating fanged frog, a gecko that looks like it’s from another planet and a bird which would rather walk than fly, are among the 163 new species discovered in the Greater Mekong region last year that are now at risk of extinction due to climate change, says a new report launched by WWF ahead of UN climate talks in Bangkok.
WWF Volunteers Celebrate the Day of Peace
On September 21, some 100 people gathered at Old School, Mount Sophia to celebrate The United Nations' International Day of Peace.
Special Screening of “The End of the Line” in Singapore, 13 September 2009
WWF Singapore had their first public screening of "The End of the Line" on Sunday 13th September at the Singapore Botanic Gardens Botany Centre. The film screening had an excellent response, with all 180 seats snapped up within a week.
The Freunds visiting Singapore
Jürgen and Stella Freund were in Singapore for a short visit and will come back in November (date to be confirmed) for a public event to share their fascinating pictures on the Coral Triangle. Look out for more information on the website later this month.
Toothless laws encourage rising demand for pangolin
Rising demand for pangolins, mostly from mainland China, compounded by lax laws is wiping out the unique toothless anteaters from their native habitats in Southeast Asia, according to a group of leading pangolin experts.
Poaching crisis as rhino horn demand booms in Asia
Rhino poaching worldwide is poised to hit a 15-year-high driven by Asian demand for horns, according to new research.