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Dense forest landscape of the northeast tip of Borneo, in the Malaysian state of Sabah, the habitat of the endemic Bornean Pygmy elephant (<i>Elephas maximus borneensis</i>). Sabah, North Borneo, Malaysia.

Asia governors call for forest focus in climate deal

Asian governors from forest-rich countries, gathering in Singapore on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting this week, are urging world leaders to place forests at the forefront of climate change discussions.

Posted on 13 November 2009 | 1 comments | Read more

The Merlion, Singapore’s national emblem, will stand in darkness for one hour to support the fight against climate change.

Talk climate and money, not climate vs money, WWF tells APEC

Singapore – Leaders gathering in Singapore for the APEC summit this weekend must commit to strong and ambitious climate actions if they want to achieve sustainable growth for their region and help their countries to avoid disastrous consequences of global warming.


Posted on 13 November 2009 | 1 comments | Read more

Massive flooding in China in 2007 affected nearly 20 per cent of the country’s 1.3 billion population.

Dhaka, Manila and Jakarta top list of Asian cities facing brutal climate future

Dhaka, Manila and Jakarta are topping a WWF ranking of the climate vulnerability of 11 major cities in Asia.

Posted on 12 November 2009 | 4 comments | Read more

Photo Expedition the Freunds

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.

Posted on 05 November 2009 | 0 comments | Read more

Panda and runners

WWF again present at The Nike+ Human Race

WWF Singapore was adopted as a charity for the Nike+ Human Race for the 2nd time!

Posted on 26 October 2009 | 0 comments | Read more

Mr James Leape, Director General WWF

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.

Posted on 19 October 2009 | 0 comments | Read more

Cat Ba leopard gecko (Goniurosaurus catbaensis) found exclusively in Cat Ba Island National Park in northern Vietnam.

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.

Posted on 29 September 2009 | 0 comments | Read more

WWF volunteers showed their peace dove

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.

Posted on 29 September 2009 | 0 comments | Read more

End of the line Film screening

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.

Posted on 18 September 2009 | 1 comments | Read more

Jurgen and Stella Freund in Singapore

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.

Posted on 04 September 2009 | 0 comments | Read more

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