WWF Welcomes Japan's Announcement Not to Hunt Humpback Whales
The Japanese government has agreed to drop plans to hunt humpback whales during this year's annual whaling expedition in the Antarctic.
Bali Launches Climate Negotiations but is Weak on Substance
Political leaders meeting in Bali for the UN’s Climate Change Summit hammered out a deal which launches formal negotiations with a 2009 end date, but the deal falls short in its ambition, says WWF.
Orangutan plan to curb carbon emissions
Indonesia’s new 10 year action plan for conserving orangutans will have important benefits in mitigating climate change.
Record breaking year for climate
A WWF report shows that 2007 has seen more weather records smashed as extreme events take a firmer hold of the planet.
Indonesia at risk: Climate change threatens people and nature
The devastating impact of global warming is evident in the world’s fourth most populous nation and will likely worsen due to further human-induced climate change.
Festive fundraiser a big hit at Singapore school
Twelve-year-old Robert Bell from Tanglin Trust School in Singapore was so concerned about the environment that he was inspired into festive action.
Buyer beware of the voluntary carbon standard
A new standard for carbon offsets fails to guarantee climate benefits and promote sustainable development, and could further increase insecurity and volatility in the carbon offsets market.
Climate Witness: Doungjun Roongruang, Thailand
Doungjun Roongruang is experiencing higher temperatures and a longer, more intense, rainy season. In his hometown, the river often bursts its banks during the rains, flooding homes and causing misery for people. Unpredictable weather is making it hard for farmers to plant crops and reap good harvests.
WWF-Nokia reforestation initiative launches in Indonesia
In an effort to mitigate the effects of global warming, WWF, Nokia and Equinox Publishing have launched a tree planting campaign in Sebangau National Park on the island of Borneo.
WWF's statement on FSC and APP
WWF issues statement in response to article published in the Wall Street Journal on 30 October 2007.