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Bolivia Designates World’s Largest Protected Wetland

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 14:00:00 GMT

To mark the annual World Wetlands Day, the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance has designated its largest site ever in the South American country of Bolivia. The 17 million acre Llanos de Moxos wetland is critical to the overall health of the amazon, says World Wildlife Fund (WWF.)

(PRWeb February 02, 2013)

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African religious leaders join forces to help stop illegal wildlife trade

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Today, WWF (World Wildlife Fund) and ARC (The Alliance of Religions and Conservation) announced a first-ever partnership with faith leaders from across Africa to unite against the killing of endangered species caused by illegal wildlife trade. In an unprecedented move, 50 African religious representatives from different faiths and countries have come together to call for the end of illegal wildlife trade which is annihilating the continent’s elephant and rhino populations.

(PRWeb September 21, 2012)

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Countries Get Failing Grades on Illegal Wildlife Trade Enforcement – WWF Analysis

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:30:00 GMT

Wildlife Crime Scorecard Grades 23 Asian and African Countries but US still has Major Role to Play

(PRWeb July 23, 2012)

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Endangered Snow Leopard Habitat Threatened by Climate Change, WWF Study Shows

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Thirty percent of snow leopard habitat may be lost in the Himalayas, due to treeline shift.

(PRWeb July 16, 2012)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/worldwildlife/fund/prweb9691431.htm

UNESCO Creates World's First Three-Nation World Heritage Site to Protect Heart of Congo Basin Rainforest

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 21:30:00 GMT

WWF Part of Coalition Working to Protect Spectacular Biodiversity, including Elephants, Gorillas and Chimpanzees

(PRWeb July 02, 2012)

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New Hope for Elephants Under Threat in Central Africa

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:55:00 GMT

Regional cooperation critical to address recent upsurge in poaching, according to WWF

(PRWeb June 06, 2012)

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US Lags Behind China in Clean Energy Technology Race

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 22:05:00 GMT

The US has a strong market share in wind technology, but is still in fourth place, WWF-commissioned report finds

(PRWeb June 04, 2012)

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WWF Statement on Senate Hearing on African Poaching Crisis

Thu, 24 May 2012 21:35:00 GMT

Today, the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on the growing poaching crisis in Africa. Witnesses, including renowned elephant expert, Iain Douglas-Hamilton, and John Scanlon, Secretary-General of CITES, testified to the clear links between the surging illegal trade in high-value wildlife products, such as elephant ivory and rhino horn, and transnational criminal networks that are creating instability, breeding corruption and helping to fund militant insurgencies, particularly in Central Africa.

(PRWeb May 24, 2012)

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WWF: 20 Years After Its Discovery, Mysterious Mammal Continues to Elude Scientists

Mon, 21 May 2012 15:50:00 GMT

Critically endangered saola face extinction in Vietnam without increased protection

(PRWeb May 21, 2012)

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Earth in Major Resource Overdraft – WWF’s Living Planet Report 2012

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:05:00 GMT

By 2030 humanity will need two planets worth of resources to support the world’s population

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/WWF/Living-Planet-Report-2012/prweb9507612.htm

Dilma Silent as World Calls for Full Veto of Forest Code Reform

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:30:00 GMT

WWF, Greenpeace and Avaaz will today begin a mass mobilization of their 22 million supporters to call on Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff to veto the Forest Code bill passed by the House of Deputies.

(PRWeb May 11, 2012)

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Rhino Poaching Crisis

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:40:00 GMT

NBC’s Rock Center with Brian Williams Highlights Epidemic of Rhino Poaching to Feed Demand in Asian Communities, including those in US

(PRWeb February 23, 2012)

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Mission Impossible: Oil Spill Clean-up in Arctic Waters

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:55:33 GMT

Drilling Plans do Not Address Barriers to Spill Response Says WWF

(PRWeb February 17, 2012)

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Habitat Loss Drives Sumatran Elephants Closer to Extinction – WWF

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:05:00 GMT

IUCN reclassifies Sumatran elephants as critically endangered

(PRWeb January 24, 2012)

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Five Wild Cat Species Caught on Camera in Indonesia

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:35:00 GMT

WWF Urges Protection for Rich Habitat Threatened by Industrial Clearing

(PRWeb November 16, 2011)

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WWF Partners in New 5-Year Program to Help Restore Nepal’s Forests and Combat Climate Impacts

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Melting glaciers, forest fires, floods and landslides threaten Nepal’s people and wildlife

(PRWeb November 11, 2011)

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WWF: Demand For Rhino Horn Leads To Record Poaching

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Rhino poaching in South Africa averages more than one per day, surpassing 2010 record.

(PRWeb November 03, 2011)

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Melting Sea Ice Forcing Polar Bears to Swim Longer Distances, Linked to Increased Mortality of Cubs, Finds New Study

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:50:00 GMT

WWF: Study Represents the First Empirical Research to Find a Significant, Increasing Trend in Polar Bear Long-Distance Swimming; High-Resolution Photos and Video Available

(PRWeb July 19, 2011)

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Young Disney Stars Play for World Wildlife Fund

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:45:00 GMT

Donations will support wildlife conservation

(PRWeb June 23, 2011)

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Threatened Madagascar Reptiles and Amphibians Being Sold in Thailand

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:30:00 GMT

Thailand’s pet dealers are supplying large numbers of Madagascar’s most threatened reptiles and amphibians to local and international markets, despite unanswered questions over the legality of the imports, a new TRAFFIC report has found.

(PRWeb June 16, 2011)

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Mozambique’s Lake Niassa Declared Reserve and Ramsar Site

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Lake Niassa, has been officially declared a reserve by the Government of Mozambique today, protecting the species and natural habitats of one of the largest and the most bio-diverse, freshwater lakes in the world. Statement by World Wildlife Fund.

(PRWeb June 10, 2011)

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New WTO Report Emphasizes Need for Strong Rules to Rein in Fisheries Subsidies

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:45:00 GMT

“This WTO report is a stark wake up call for anyone who cares about the future of our oceans and our fishing communities,” said WWF Senior Fellow David Schorr. “Governments have the power to stop using taxpayer money to promote fisheries depletion, so they need to act now to enact strong WTO rules to eliminate harmful fisheries subsidies.”

(PRWeb April 22, 2011)

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World Wildlife Fund Launches 50th Anniversary Photo Contest – Presented by CVS/pharmacy Photo

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:30:00 GMT

Three grand prize winners will receive a trip for two on the Classic Polar Bear Photo Adventure provided by tour operator Natural Habitat Adventures

(PRWeb April 22, 2011)

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Indian Government to Release New Tiger Population Numbers

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:45:00 GMT

India is Home to More Than Half of the World’s Remaining Wild Tigers

(PRWeb March 25, 2011)

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WWF Welcomes Decision to Suspend Oil Exploration in Virunga World Heritage Site

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 22:45:00 GMT

Africa’s Oldest National Park is Home to Endangered Gorillas, Elephants and Hippo

(PRWeb March 17, 2011)

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WWF Announces 2011 International Smart Gear Design Competition to Reduce Fisheries Bycatch

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 05:05:00 GMT

Fisherman, Backyard Inventors and Students Encouraged to Submit Entries

(PRWeb March 01, 2011)

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Critically Endangered Javan Rhinos and Calves Captured on Video

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 02:15:00 GMT

With as Few as 40 Left on Earth, WWF Launches Campaign to Save One of the World’s Rarest Mammals

(PRWeb February 28, 2011)

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Gabon Seizes Massive Cache of Ape Parts and Leopard Skins

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:55:00 GMT

Arrests Constitute Significant Victory in Fight Against Illegal Poaching and Trafficking

(PRWeb January 19, 2011)

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WWF: Oil Giant Plans New Platform Near Feeding Ground Of Critically Endangered Gray Whale

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:00:00 GMT

Platform’s construction could threaten future of sub-species

(PRWeb January 17, 2011)

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