Study: Growing more rice with less water
A new method to grow rice could save hundreds of billions of cubic metres of water while increasing food security, according to a new WWF study. The system of rice intensification method, or SRI, has helped increase yields in some countries by as much as 30%.
Volunteers support hawksbill turtle conservation in Melaka, Malaysia
This month, WWF hosted volunteers from a Southeast Asian company to get a first-hand exposure to marine turtle conservation on the sandy coastline of Peninsular Malaysia.
A Different Birthday Celebration
When Karni Kate turned 10 in March 2007, she wanted a special birthday experience for her and her friends. Karni sent out invitations for her birthday party - for a day that was to be of fun and laughter, over food and games with friends. But for this birthday, Karni's friends will not be buying her presents.
Illegally grown coffee threatens tiger habitat in Indonesia
A new WWF report shows that coffee lovers the world over are unknowingly drinking coffee that was illegally grown inside one of the world’s most important national parks for tigers, elephants and rhinos.
Stronger rules needed for East Asian clean energy transition
A regional declaration on East Asian energy security is a first step in a process that needs to be taken forward and strengthened if it is going to have any impact on greenhouse gas emissions and the effects of climate change on the region.
A Little Girl’s Savings
Emilia Layther, 7, walked into WWF Singapore with her father on 27 September 2006. She had in hand, a heavy bag of coins that she wanted to donate to WWF. The donation amounted to SGD$143.35 and about 157 other coins in various foreign currencies.
Singapore consumers help saving forests
The figures speak for themselves: 13 million hectares of natural forest are disappearing annually. This means a loss of 25 hectares, or 36 football fields, every minute of the day! The main causes of this decline are illegal logging and unsustainable forest exploitation. Yet there is hope for our natural forests because consumers may use market mechanisms to halt the forest plunder.
It's In Black and White
Malaysian writer Shamini Flintís book about a fictional panda, Xi Hua, hopes to make readers care about endangered animals. Former corporate lawyer Shamini Flint, who started writing because she could not find good books with a local context for her daughter, has a new book about a panda.
Endangered coral reef fish seized in Indonesia
Indonesian airport authorities seized 36 humphead wrasse, the third seizure of this endangered fish species in the country this year alone.
Singapore launch of panda book
July 20th will be the official launch of an illustrated book for children entitled Panda packs her Bags, written by Singapore-based writer Shamini Flint. Part of the proceeds will be donated to WWF for its conservation work.