Month: November 2016

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Pew applauds new shark sanctuary in Kiribati

SOUTH TARAWA, Kiribati— The Pew Charitable Trusts applauded the Pacific island nation of Kiribati today for its establishment of the world’s second largest shark sanctuary. The legislation bans commercial fishing throughout the sanctuary, which covers the country’s entire 3.4 million-square-kilometer (1.3 million-square-mile) exclusive economic zone—an area larger than India—and also expands the Micronesia Regional Shark Sanctuary. The possession, trade, and sale of sharks and shark products … Continue reading Pew applauds new shark sanctuary in Kiribati

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Anti-Poaching technology in Africa leads to dozens of arrests

World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) new anti-poaching technology, a combination of thermal imaging cameras and human detection software, is resulting in poacher arrests in eastern Africa. Nine months after the tech’s installation, more than two dozen poachers have been arrested in the Maasai Mara and two poachers have been apprehended at another undisclosed national park in Kenya. This is one of the first times this technology … Continue reading Anti-Poaching technology in Africa leads to dozens of arrests

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Nature and cities: The ecological imperative in urban design and planning

New Lincoln Institute book urges blending natural elements into city-building and infrastructure  A new book published by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy calls for the integration of nature in urban design and planning to make cities and urban infrastructure truly green, sustainable, and resilient. In a richly illustrated collection of essays by leading international landscape architects, architects, city planners, and urban designers, Nature and … Continue reading Nature and cities: The ecological imperative in urban design and planning

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WWF welcomes new recovery plan for the Mediterranean swordfish, but concerns remain

Rome – As the 20th Special Meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) closed on Nov 21 in Vilamoura, Portugal, WWF welcomes the efforts made by contracting parties to agree on a recovery plan to improve the state of the Mediterranean swordfish over the next 15 years. With stocks of the iconic species being overfished for 30 years, the move is … Continue reading WWF welcomes new recovery plan for the Mediterranean swordfish, but concerns remain

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Only 16 per cent of HK’s marine ecological hotspots are protected and managed

Only 16 per cent of HK’s marine ecological hotspots are protected and managed WWF urges the next Chief Executive to protect at least 10 per cent of important marine and coastal areas by 2020.  A new WWF Marine Ecological Hotspot Map published on Nov 14 reveals that only five of the 31 (16 per cent) identified ecological hotspots in Hong Kong are protected and actively … Continue reading Only 16 per cent of HK’s marine ecological hotspots are protected and managed

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Australia falling behind on reef promises, risks being called before World Heritage Committee

24 November 2016-A new analysis finds that Australia has failed on a promise to control tree clearing to protect the Great Barrier Reef, is falling behind on other key commitments, and risks being called before the World Heritage Committee again in 2017. The Reef Probation Report, prepared by Fight For The Reef, calls on Australia to urgently lift its game on tree clearing, water pollution, … Continue reading Australia falling behind on reef promises, risks being called before World Heritage Committee

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WWF-Malaysia promotes wise water consumption through Water Quest 2016

Shah Alam, Malaysia: The Water Quest 2016 was held on Saturday 5 Nov 2016 at Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam as part of WWF-Malaysia’s conservation efforts to spread and promote efficient and responsible water consumption to the public in the Klang Valley. The Water Quest adapted both treasure hunting and race module, yet fun-filled activities which involved physical challenges, mind-challenging water-related questions and creativity tests. … Continue reading WWF-Malaysia promotes wise water consumption through Water Quest 2016

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