News Archive (01 Jun 2005 - 30 Jun 2005)
No wins for Japan, but whales still losing
Ulsan, Republic of Korea - Yet again, five days of gridlock and political posturing have stymied the IWC, achieved very little for conservation and been unable to halt the advance of Japan's so called "scientific whaling," said WWF, the global conservation organisation.
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Delays threaten Tasmanian Giant Freshwater Crayfish survival
The world's largest freshwater crayfish (Astacopsis gouldi) could face an uncertain future if measures to protect the unique species are put on hold once again.
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Japan's bid to resume commercial whaling foiled
Japan's proposal at the International Whaling Commission on Tuesday to reopen commercial whaling under its draft 'Revised Management Scheme' was resolutely rejected by 29 countries, with 23 in support and 5 abstentions.
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Fiji's Genetic Resources and Cultural Heritage Need Protection
Legislation to protect Fiji's unique genetic resources and cultural heritage needs urgent attention if the country is able to preserve some of the world's most beautiful and coveted natural treasures, says WWF.
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Protecting Roebuck Bay
Community groups, government and industry have initiated a community based planning process for Roebuck Bay. The group, to be called the Roebuck Bay Working Group (RBWG), aims to progress management planning for Roebuck Bay.
Africa pays price for G8 climate blindspot
Africa pays price for G8 climate blindspot say top aid and environment groups.
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TSN Community Grants Continue
WWF-Australia has welcomed the announcement that Australia's Threatened Species Network (TSN) will continue to operate for the next 3 years.
Japan's science: a whale of a tale - WWF
Gland, Switzerland - A new WWF report dispels the myth that it is necessary to kill whales in order to study them. Since the moratorium on whaling took effect in 1986, more than 7,000 whales - minke, sperm and Bryde's whales ? have been killed in the name of the science, mainly by the Japanese whaling fleet.
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Caught in nets: WWF report identifies dolphins, porpoises most in need of urgent action
A new WWF report has found nine dolphin and porpoise populations around the world need immediate action if they are to survive the threat of entanglement in fishing gear.
World Environment Day: A reality check for Australia's thirsty cities
The theme of 'Green Cities', this Sunday's World Environment Day focuses on the sustainability of urban centres around the world - and Australia's cities are not stacking up, according to WWF-Australia.
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WWF-Australia: Victory on Weeds
WWF-Australia strongly welcomes the Federal Government's announcement to ban up to 3,300 potential weeds from being imported into the country.
Will WA be left out to dry on the National Water Initiative?
WWF welcomes Tasmania's commitment to sign the National Water Initiative at tomorrow's Council of Australian Governments' (CoAG) meeting.
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Water crisis should not mean stealing from the environment
The NSW Government's decision yesterday to cut environmental flows to the Hawkesbury Nepean River by 50 per cent is at odds with the Government's own Sydney Metropolitan Water Plan and is against principles agreed to in the National Water Initiative.
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