News Archive (01 Dec 2007 - 31 Dec 2008)
World Rallies for Earth Hour
More than ten of the world's major cities today pledged their support for Earth Hour 2008, the WWF led-climate change initiative that has gained worldwide momentum. Earth Hour will take place at 8pm on Saturday March 29 next year with more cities expected to sign up in coming weeks.
Major Steps Taken to Protect Coral Triangle
Region is critical to the livelihoods of more than 120 million people
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Climate Change Speeds up Amazon's destruction, says WWF
Bali, Indonesia - A vicious feedback loop of climate change and deforestation could wipe out or severely damage nearly 60 per cent of the Amazon forest by 2030, says a new report from WWF.
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Indonesia at Risk: Climate Change threatens people and nature WWF
Jakarta, Indonesia - The devastating impact of global warming is already evident in Indonesia and will likely worsen due to further human-induced climate change, warns WWF.
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Mid-Summit Update
Bali, Indonesia - The first week of talks at the UN Climate Change Conference in Bali showed satisfactory progress, says WWF.
Penguins in peril as climate warms: WWF
Bali, Indonesia - The penguin population of Antarctica is under pressure from global warming, says WWF's latest report.
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Historic joint statement signed with Kimberley Indigenous leaders
Broome: Today, WWF-Australia and other conservation groups, signed a landmark joint statement with the Kimberley Land Council which outlines a shared approach to the possible processing of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) in the Kimberley.
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