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Protection of marine resources through increased awareness urged

Pakistan – In order to create awareness about conservation and sustainable fishing practices, WWF-Pakistan under the project Sustainable Fisheries Entrepreneurship: A Citizen Based Approach to Saving Pakistan’s Unique Marine Environment, supported by Engro Foundation, organized a football match in Rahri village. The football match was attended by more than three thousand people from the village and other surrounding areas. During the event, participants were briefed … Continue reading Protection of marine resources through increased awareness urged

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WWF celebrates 20th Anniversary

Philippines – An upland farmer who now has access to drinking water, whale shark guide who sent two of his children to college and boat-builder who helped rebuild boats in Leyte were just some of the faces featured at the World Wide Fund for Nature’s Partners’ Night, where the conservation organization celebrated 20 years of environmental solutions in the Philippines. Hosted by WWF national ambassadors … Continue reading WWF celebrates 20th Anniversary

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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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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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Belize to begin oil exploration near threatened World Heritage site

The Central American country of Belize announced on Oct 17 plans for the start of oil offshore exploration across a vast stretch of its Caribbean Sea waters. Belize’s coastal area consists of the largest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere. Conservationists warn that seismic testing for subsea oil deposits, which is set to begin on Thursday, has dangers for marine life that have not been assessed. If … Continue reading Belize to begin oil exploration near threatened World Heritage site

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