Good News: Conservation success stories from WWF
New from WWF 2017 and 2016. While there are many issues of concern regarding the future of the planet and its resources sometimes a bit of good news does not hurt. Below are a number of real successes which show that when we get it right amazing things can happen. You are encouraged to go to WWF’s excellent site for these and more stories which show that it is possible to make a difference. The site is http://wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/successes/
WWF celebrates the greatest successes of the last year on World Wildlife Day
On the third anniversary of World Wildlife Day, WWF is taking this opportunity to reflect on the …
China to ban domestic ivory trade by 2017
In huge boost for Africa’s elephants, China will close down its domestic ivory trade by the end of …
US drilling plans spare Arctic’s federal waters
America’s Arctic will be free of new offshore oil and gas drilling, at least for the next five …
Photos show arctic foxes denning in Finland for the first time in two decades
Tanzanian president leads crackdown on elephant poaching
“We are not going to allow our natural resources to be depleted,” Magufuli said.
WWF celebrates as Shell to relinquish Canadian Arctic offshore oil permits
WWF welcomes Shell Canada’s decision announced today to relinquish offshore oil exploration permits …
Polar bear patrols keep bears and Arctic communities safe
At the close of another polar bear season for northern communities, WWF is pleased to announce that …
Huge majority of EU Parliament votes for nature
An overwhelming majority of Members of the European Parliament (592 vs 52 MEPs) voted this week …
Boost for WWF’s campaign on Hong Kong ivory trade
A series of countries central to the illegal ivory trade have now made a commitment to cease or …
Building on rhino protection in Nepal and South Africa
Increased anti-poaching efforts have achieved the first annual decrease in rhinos killed in South …
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