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WWF Statement On Climate Summit Speech By President Obama

World Wildlife Fund today issued the following statement today from WWF President and CEO Carter Roberts in response to President Obama’s speech before the UN Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen:

“In coming to Copenhagen at the critical final stage of this two-year process, President Obama outlined the building blocks of a deal and expressed his conviction that work still needs to be done.  He has put an emissions target on the table and pledged his commitment to long-term climate financing – both critical pieces of a final deal.‪

WWF Statement on Secretary Clinton Speech at COP15

World Wildlife Fund today issued the following statement today from WWF President and CEO Carter Roberts in response to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s speech before the UN Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen:

WWF Statement on Senator Kerry’s Speech at Copenhagen Summit

World Wildlife Fund today issued the following statement today from WWF President and CEO Carter Roberts in response to Senator John F. Kerry’s (D-Mass.) speech before the UN Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen:

Voice of the People Crucial in Fight Against Climate Change, UN Chief of Staff Tells World

As the lights were turned back on at the conclusion of the special Earth Hour Hopenhagen, UN Chef de Cabinet, Vijay Nambiar, told the city that Copenhagen could usher in a new era of hope.

"This Is the Time to Show Leadership and Make History" Corporate Leaders Call for Agreement in Copenhagen

A global climate agreement and US legislation will help businesses innovate, become more efficient and profitable, and create millions of new jobs, said the chief executives of four major corporations at a business roundtable event hosted by World Wildlife Fund today. The event took place during the United Nation’s global climate negotiations in Copenhagen.

WWF Statement on Obama Nobel Peace Prize Award

World Wildlife Fund today issued the following statement from WWF President and CEO Carter Roberts in Washington DC, following President Obama’s awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Senators Send Strong Signal to Copenhagen

A trio of Senate leaders today outlined the framework of a bi-partisan climate change bill that could pass the chamber early next year.  The announcement is expected to bolster the climate talks underway in Copenhagen, where US legislation is universally regarded as a critical element of any global agreement.

As Climate Talks Kick Off, Countries Begin to Show Their Cards and Work Towards a Deal, Says WWF

As 192 nations convene in Copenhagen today to negotiate a new global climate deal, the prospects of reaching a successful outcome have never been greater following major announcements over the past week by the US, China, India and South Africa, said officials from World Wildlife Fund.

House Passes Bill to Raise Funds for Endangered Species Through New Postage Stamp

World Wildlife Fund today applauded the passage of a House bill introduced by Representative Henry Brown (R-SC) that will raise funds to save endangered species around the world.

Tigers, Polar Bears and Blue Fin Tuna Among the Most Threatened Species in 2010, Says World Wildlife Fund

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) today released its annual list of some of the most threatened species around the world, saying that the long-term survival of many animals is increasingly in doubt due to a host of threats, including climate change, and calling for a step up in efforts to save some of the world’s most threatened animals.

WWF Reacts to Announcement that President Obama Will Attend to UNFCCC Talks in Copenhagen

The following statement was issued today by World Wildlife Fund’s Climate Program Director Keya Chatterjee in response to the announcement that President Obama will attend the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which takes place in Copenhagen, Denmark from December 7-18.

Rare Photo of Three Amur Leopards Offers Hope for World's Most Endangered Cat

Three Amur leopards photographed during an anti-poaching operation in the Russian Far East offer a little Thanksgiving hope for the world’s rarest big cat, World Wildlife Fund said today. Only about 40 critically endangered Amur leopards exist in the wild, so the photograph of three healthy individuals around a kill is good news for the future of the sub-species.

Climate Change Puts Trillions of Dollars in Assets at Risk Along U.S. Coasts

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the leading insurer Allianz SE released a report today warning that sea level rise could dramatically increase risks to buildings, transportation infrastructure and other assets exposed to severe storm surges in coastal areas of the U.S. The study estimates that current assets at risk to a 1-in-100-year storm surge amount to $1.4 trillion. A mid-century global sea level rise of 0.5 meters (20 inches), with an additional 0.15 meter (6 inches) localized rise along the northeast U.S. coast, could jeopardize assets worth close to $7.4 trillion.

WWF Comments on US-China Summit

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) issued the following statement from Keya Chatterjee, Acting Director of Climate Change for WWF, in reaction to remarks today by President Obama and President Hu Jintao on prospects for the upcoming climate negotiations in Copenhagen:

WWF TV Ads Urge Alaskans to Ask Senators to Support Climate Legislation

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, November 16, 2009 – World Wildlife Fund this week launched a 10-day TV advertising campaign in Alaska, urging voters to contact Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Mark Begich (D-Alaska) and ask them to support climate legislation. Alaska is feeling the impacts of climate change more than any other state, and its Senators could play a key role in reaching a bipartisan solution on the issue.

Salmon Aquaculture Dialogue to Meet in Norway

The Salmon Aquaculture Dialogue will meet in Bergen, Norway this week to present draft environmental indicators for the salmon farming industry. More than 90 people – including representatives from environmental organizations, salmon producers and scientists from the world’s most prominent salmon farming regions – are expected to attend and provide feedback on the draft indicators.

Dr. Melanie Stiassny to Speak at World Wildlife Fund

Dr. Melanie Stiassny, Axelrod Research Curator at the American Museum of Natural History will speak on “Preserving Evolution in Action in the World’s Deepest River – A Conservation Challenge” at World Wildlife Fund (WWF) today, Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.  The lecture is part of the Kathryn Fuller Science for Nature Seminar series, which brings distinguished scientists from a variety of fields to Washington, D.C. to present cutting edge research of central importance to international conservation. 

A Step Forward for Senate Climate Bill

Landmark legislation that would address climate change and lay the foundation for a new clean energy economy advanced closer to final passage today.

World Wildlife Fund's Northern Great Plains Restoration Project Recognized in 2009 Global Vision Awards

A unique conservation project World Wildlife Fund (WWF) started two years ago in partnership with the Nebraska-based Grassland Foundation has won Travel + Leisure’s 2009 Global Vision Award for Wildlife Tourism.

Tiger experts call for urgent action to save species

More than 250 experts, scientists and government delegates from 13 tiger range countries this week called for immediate action to save tigers before the species disappears from the wild, citing the urgent need for increased protection against tiger poaching and trafficking in tiger parts.

World Wildlife Fund Hosts "Securing Water for People and Nature in a Changing Climate”

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) will host “Securing Water for People and Nature in a Changing Climate” – the 2009 Kathryn Fuller Science for Nature Symposium – on November 3-4, 2009, at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC. 

US Designates Polar Bear Critical Habitat, Creating Some Breathing Space for the Species

WWF applauds today’s announcement of the proposed designation of key areas of polar bear habitat across Alaska by the U.S. Department of the Interior. The requirement for the identification of “critical habitat” was triggered by the listing of polar bears as threatened under the US Endangered Species Act in 2008.

Kimberly-Clark and WWF Work Together to Conserve the World's Forests

Kimberly-Clark Corporation, one of the world’s largest producers of tissue products, has joined WWF’s Global Forest & Trade Network and committed to increase its use of wood fiber from sustainable sources to help protect the world’s forests. Protecting the world’s forests is critical to addressing climate change as deforestation accounts for nearly 20 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Tetra Pak Inc. Joins Global Forest and Trade Network

Tetra Pak Inc., a leading manufacturer of food processing and packaging systems, is joining WWF’s Global Forest & Trade Network in North America (GFTN-NA) to promote trade of responsibly sourced forest products. The Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN) is WWF’s initiative to eliminate illegal logging and transform the global marketplace into a force for saving the world’s valuable and threatened forests.

HP Joins WWF’s Global Forest and Trade Network

HP today announced it has joined the Global Forest & Trade Network in North America (GFTN-NA), a World Wildlife Fund (WWF) initiative linking more than 300 companies globally that share a commitment to responsible forestry.

WWF Helps Masked Bandit Return to Prairies

After a 70-year absence from Canada, black-footed ferrets will once again prowl the prairies, following today’s release of more than 30 captive-bred animals into Canada’s Grasslands National Park.   Leading the reintroduction were staff from a dozen different conservation organizations, governments and zoos, including species experts from WWF-US and WWF-Canada.

World Wildlife Fund Travel Program Announces 2010 Tours

World Wildlife Fund’s Travel Program is announcing its 2010 tour schedule, adding new multi-sports trips and family tours designed to get travelers up close and personal with wildlife. Since 1983, World Wildlife Fund has taken curious travelers on wildlife-viewing expeditions throughout the world.  The new 2010 offerings reflect ever–increasing interest by travelers in unique destinations in which to enjoy their favorite outdoor sports and activities, as well as trips which offer families – often three generational – opportunities to make lasting memories.

Dramatic Footage of Walruses in Alaskan and Russian Arctic Highlights Threats From Climate Change

World Wildlife Fund has obtained dramatic high definition footage along the Arctic shorelines of Russia and Alaska showing the dramatic impact climate change is having on walruses.  Earlier today, an investigative team led by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) issued preliminary findings explaining the mass death of young walrus calves that is captured on the WWF footage. 

WWF Statement on Introduction of Climate and Energy Legislation in US Senate

World Wildlife Fund issued the following statement today from Lou Leonard, WWF’s director of climate policy, following introduction of the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act by Senators John Kerry and Barbara Boxer:

“We commend Senators Kerry and Boxer for their leadership in starting the process for approval of a strong climate and energy bill in the Senate this year. The introduction of this important bill builds on the momentum created by House passage of the American Clean Energy Security Act in June. Senate passage this year of a comprehensive climate and energy bill is crucial to our economic recovery and our national security; it is also vital to ensuring American leadership towards a new global partnership to fight climate change this December in Copenhagen. 

Congo Basin Heads of State and Conservation Groups Celebrate 10 Years of Success in Saving World’s Second Largest Rainforest

Leaders of the Congo Basin countries and conservation groups are pressing for more attention, funds and technical support to save the world’s second largest rainforest and benefit its population during a Congo Basin Forest Forum and Congressional Hearing today.

International Conservation Caucus Foundation Hosts Heads of State Forum on Congo Basin Forest Partnership

Leaders of Congo Basin countries, members of Congress and leading conservation organizations are gathering in Washington to recognize 10 years of the Congo Basin Forest Partnership. At a Congressional hearing the future of the world’s second largest rainforest will be discussed, including how those forests can help solve the climate crisis and contribute to regional security, effective governance and sustainable development.

Bird-Eating Fanged Frog One of 163 New Species Found in Greater Mekong in Past Year

A bird-eating fanged frog, a gecko that looks like it’s from another planet and a bird that would rather walk than fly are among the 163 new species discovered in the Greater Mekong region last year that are now at risk of extinction due to climate change, says a new report launched by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) ahead of UN climate talks in Bangkok.

G20 leaders acknowledge urgency of climate change, but fail to take concrete action on financing, says WWF

Heads of the world’s 20 largest economies acknowledged the urgent need for a deal in Copenhagen that sets us on a path to a clean energy economy and addresses the devastating impacts of climate change, but very few concrete measures were taken by the group. 

National Geographic Partners With WWF To Reduce Emissions

National Geographic, through a partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF), announced today it will cut its emissions of greenhouse gases by 80 percent by the end of 2010. The Geographic’s commitment comes on the heels of the United Nations Summit on Climate Change in New York and at the start of the G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh.

Dr. Arun Agrawal to Speak At World Wildlife Fund

Dr. Arun Agrawal, Associate Professor of Natural Resources & Environment at the University of Michigan, will speak on “Community, Carbon and Livelihoods of Forest Commons – Win-Win vs. Tradeoffs Relationships” at World Wildlife Fund (WWF) on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.  The lecture is part of the Kathryn Fuller Science for Nature Seminar series, which brings distinguished scientists from a variety of fields to Washington, D.C. to present cutting edge research of central importance to international conservation. 

WWF Response to President Obama's Speech Before United Nations

World Wildlife Fund issued the following statement today from Keya Chatterjee, acting director of WWF’s climate program.

As Arctic Sea Ice Reaches 2009 Minimum, Pressure Builds On Senate To Pass Climate Bill This Year

Ice coverage over the Arctic sea has likely reached its lowest level for 2009 – the third lowest amount of coverage on record – based on data collected by the National Snow and Ice Data Center. 

This year’s summer melt continues a trend of rapid sea ice decline over the past 30 years.  The average sea ice extent for August 2009 was 2.42 million square miles – about 540,000 square miles below the 1979 to 2000 average. That decline is larger than the states of Texas, California, Florida and Indiana combined.

Unique Invention From Australian Team Awarded International Smart Gear Competition Grand Prize

A team of two Australian inventors today will be awarded the grand prize in the International Smart Gear Competition for a fishing gear innovation that could save thousands of seabirds from dying accidentally on longlines each year, World Wildlife Fund and its partners announced.  The winners will be officially announced in Vigo, Spain today at the World Fishing Exhibition.  

Responsible Forestry Operations Important for Survival of World's Few Remaining Great Apes Says WWF

Responsibly managed forests – such as those managed according to Forest Stewardship Council standards (FSC) – play an important role in the conservation of the world’s remaining great apes, according to a new World Wildlife Fund report.

Updated Statement: WWF Strongly Condemns Brazilian Ad and Apologizes to 9-11 Victims and Families

WASHINGTON, DC, September 3, 2009 – World Wildlife Fund today issued the following statement in response to an ad and video that has been linked to our organization and contains messages and images related to the events of 9-11.

“WWF reiterates our strong condemnation and repudiation of this offensive and tasteless ad and reaffirms that no one in the US organization had any knowledge or any role in the ad’s creation and expresses its regret for any pain it may have caused 9-11 victims and their families.

Warming In The Arctic Could Have Far-Reaching Consequences For U.S. And Planet

Warming in the Arctic will likely have far-reaching impacts throughout the world, resulting in a sharp increase in harmful greenhouse gases and significant shifts in global weather patterns that could disrupt the lives and livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people.

WWF Launches "Act for Our Future" Campaign Urging Voters to Ask Senators to Support Climate Legislation

World Wildlife Fund has launched a national public awareness campaign urging voters to contact their Senators in support of legislation that would help protect the nation and the world from potentially devastating impacts of climate change.

Global Water Roundtable Created To Establish Water Use Standards And Address Clean Water Issues

Stockholm, August 20, 2009 – A new initiative launched during World Water Week will establish global standards for water stewardship, with the goal of addressing the global threat of water stress, the increasing pollution of rivers and a decline in freshwater wildlife species. In conjunction with the announcement, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) also accepted a four-year $1 million grant from JohnsonDiversey, Inc. to support this groundbreaking work, which is being convened through the Alliance for Water Stewardship.

Hundreds of New Species Discovered in Fragile Eastern Himalayas

Over 350 new species including the world’s second smallest deer, a “flying frog” and a 100 million-year old gecko have been discovered in the Eastern Himalayas, a biological treasure trove now threatened by climate change.

WWF Partners With Giant Eagle Inc. On Sustainable Seafood

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) today announced a partnership agreement with Giant Eagle Inc., to develop a strategy for responsibly sourced seafood. Under the agreement, WWF will assist Giant Eagle Inc. in assessing current sourcing of the company’s top seafood species in order for the company to develop a sustainable seafood sourcing strategy. 

Nepal's Tiger Numbers Remain Constant Despite Political Upheaval And Poaching, Census Reveals

World Wildlife Fund stressed the need to renew tiger conservation efforts in response to the government of Nepal’s announcement of an estimated 121 breeding tigers in four protected areas in the Terai Arc Landscape of Nepal.

Wildlife Conservation Needs More Funding And Cooperation, WWF's Carter Roberts Tells Congress

Illegal wildlife trade, habitat loss, and a multitude of other threats are pushing some species – such as tigers, elephants and turtles -- to the brink of extinction, World Wildlife Fund CEO Carter Roberts told Congress today. He urged greater cooperation between government agencies, a commitment to saving wild species in their natural habitats and increased funding for biodiversity conservation.

State Department Takes Bold Step In Foreign Aid Reform

David Reed, senior vice president of policy for World Wildlife Fund, praised Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s announced initiative to undertake the State Department’s first ever Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR).  The QDDR is a strategic assessment and plan to address the United State’s most pressing development and diplomacy opportunities and threats.   

World Bank debunks tiger farming benefits

Experimenting with tiger farming is too risky and could drive wild tigers further toward extinction, the World Bank told a key international wildlife trade meeting today.

Dr. Andrew Baker to Speak at World Wildlife Fund

Dr. Andrew Baker, Assistant Professor at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science of the University of Miami, will speak on “Intervention Conservation in the Marine Tropics: Coral Reefs, Complex Adaptive Systems and Climate Change” at World Wildlife Fund (WWF) on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.

U.S. Lags Behind G8 Nations in Growing Clean Energy Economy, Reducing Emissions

As Congress debates landmark energy and climate legislation, a new analysis released today finds the United States lags far behind most other G8 nations in building a clean energy economy and cutting greenhouse gas pollution.

Feedback on Draft Standards for Pangasius Aquaculture to be Focus of August Dialogue Meeting

Feedback on draft global standards for pangasius aquaculture that was received during the first public comment period for the standards will be reviewed at the next meeting of the Pangasius Aquaculture Dialogue, to be held August 5-6 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

WWF Welcomes House Passage Of Landmark Energy And Climate Legislation

June 26, 2009 – In a bipartisan vote, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed landmark legislation that would constitute America’s biggest step to date in responding to the energy and climate crises.   

World Wildlife Fund and GLOBALGAP Partner on Aquaculture Dialogue Standards

WASHINGTON, DC and KOELN, GERMANY: GLOBALGAP will offer an expansion to its program so aquaculture producers can be certified in one step for implementing practices that help ensure the production of safe food in conjunction with environmentally and socially responsible farming.

Abalone Aquaculture Dialogue to Meet in Thailand in July

The Abalone Aquaculture Dialogue will convene its next meeting in Pattaya, Thailand to encourage producers, conservationists, scientists and others to provide input on the development of global standards for the abalone farming industry – an industry that produces almost 70 percent of the abalone consumed worldwide.

Climate Change Impacts Being Felt From Coast To Coast, U.S. Government Announces

Every region of the United States – from the East Coast to the West Coast, plus Alaska and Hawaii – is experiencing significant, adverse impacts from climate change including droughts, floods, heat waves and wildfires – and these widespread impacts will grow during the course of the century, concludes a major new report issued today by the White Hou

Don’t break promises, help the poorest fight climate change – WWF tells G8 finance chiefs

The G8 must stick to its past financial commitments to help the world’s Least Developed Countries (LDCs) address the disastrous impacts of climate change, WWF said ahead of a meeting of the group’s finance ministers.

WWF, Other NGOs Draft Benchmark Copenhagen Climate Treaty

Climate change experts from leading non-governmental organizations today unveiled their blueprint for a legally binding Copenhagen agreement. This will serve as the benchmark for governments negotiating a new climate deal this year and shows how major differences between rich and poor nations can be overcome.

Press Release - Launch of New Initiative in Mexico

WWF, along with the Fundación Carlos Slim and the Mexican Federal Government, today launched an initiative that aims to establish Mexico as a global model for conservation by protecting its rich natural heritage and promoting sustainable development within six priority regions that collectively represent 30 percent of the country.

New WWF Podcast Showcases Innovative Efforts To Save World's Wild Places, Species

World Wildlife Fund has launched a podcast series to tell the stories of scientists, researchers and others on the frontlines of the struggle to preserve the natural world. The podcast, called “The Wild Things,” will be written and produced by award-winning journalist John Nielsen, formerly an environment correspondent at National Public Radio.

Soy Industry Adopts Environmental Standards

Elements of the soy industry have agreed to take a milestone step toward improving their production practices, which have led to widespread deforestation, displacement of small-farmers and indigenous peoples, and loss of natural habitats.

Utah Resident Takes Climate Change Message to the Top of the World During Record 19th Everest Ascent

Utah Resident Apa Sherpa unveiled a banner on the summit of Mount Everest today telling the world to take urgent action on climate change and save his native Himalayas. The banner containing the WWF message – "Stop Climate Change, Let the Himalayas Live!" was unveiled as he summited Everest for a record 19^th time.

IBM Extends Partnership with WWF's Climate Savers Program

World Wildlife Fund and IBM today announced that IBM is furthering its participation in the WWF Climate Savers program, committing to a second generation Climate Savers goal to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by an additional 12 percent below 2005 levels by 2012.  IBM expects the reductions will build upon the company's prior success in cutting carbon emissions by nearly 2.7 million metric tons between 1990 and 2005—equivalent to 40 percent of the company’s 1990 global greenhouse gas emissions—and saving over $270 million through its annual energy conservation actions. 

Critical Climate Bill Clears House Committee; WWF Praises Landmark Vote

Lou Leonard, Director of U.S. Climate Policy for World Wildlife Fund, today praised passage of HR 2454, the American Clean Energy Security Act, by the House Energy and Commerce Committee.  Passage of the bill marks the first time climate change legislation has cleared a House committee.  House leaders have said they expect the legislation to be voted on later this summer. 

Coral Triangle Leaders Declare Action to Protect Marine Resources for People's Well-being

A new, six-country Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security (CTI) was launched today at a Leaders’ Summit in Manado, North

Sulawesi; a series of new commitments by the six governments to an unprecedented

cooperative effort to safeguard the world’s richest marine resources and ensure the income,

livelihoods and food security for millions who depend on these resources.

Paper Giant Asia Pulp and Paper Set to Destroy Home of Reintroduced Orangutans, Indigenous Tribes

A massive logging operation planned by one of the world’s largest paper companies will destroy the forest home of 100 great apes that are part of the only successful reintroduction program for Sumatran orangutans, conservationists have learned.

Honor The Special Men In Your Life This Father's Day With Gifts That 'Give Twice' From WWF

This Father’s Day, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is making it easy to celebrate the special men in your life, especially those with a love of the great outdoors, with thoughtful and practical donation “thank you” gifts from the WWF Online Gift Center at www.worldwildlife.org/giving.

World Wildlife Fund Statement on the American Clean Energy and Security Act

World Wildlife Fund issued the following statement from President and CEO Carter S. Roberts on the revised American Clean Energy and Security Act resulting from negotiations led by House Energy Committee Chairman Henry Waxman (D-CA) and Energy and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Edward Markey (D-MA).

WWF Study Says Climate Change Could Displace Millions In Asia's Coral Triangle

Coral reefs could disappear entirely from the Coral Triangle region of the Pacific Ocean by the end of the century, threatening the food supply and livelihoods for about 100 million people, according to a new study from World Wildlife Fund.

Slow Sales Of Sustainable Palm Oil Threaten Tropical Forests; WWF To Grade Palm Oil Buyers

New figures released by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) today show that only 1 percent of the sustainable palm oil available on the market has been bought, raising concerns that one of the major solutions to halting deforestation of tropical forests is not catching on fast enough.  Rapid increases in the production of palm oil, which is found in everything from cosmetics to ice cream to chocolate bars, has caused extensive land clearing in places like Borneo and Sumatra, resulting in loss of habitat for endangered species like tigers and orangutans and contributing to climate change.

WWF Offers Thoughtful Mother's And Father's Day Gifts For The Living Planet

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is making it easy to recognize the special people in our lives on important occasions, such as Mother’s or Father’s Day, and birthdays throughout the year, with symbolic species adoptions available through the WWF Online Gift Center at www.worldwildlife.org/giving.

WWF-Backed Wildlife Protection Bill Clears U.S. House

World Wildlife Fund officials praised passage in the House of Representatives of legislation that would offer greater protections for endangered and iconic cat and dog species, including leopards, cheetahs and African wild dogs. 

Draft Standards for Responsible Pangasius Aquaculture Completed

Draft standards for responsible pangasius farming, created by the 250-plus participants of the Pangasius Aquaculture Dialogue (PAD), were posted for public comment today.

EPA Says Climate Change Pollution Threatens Public Health And Welfare, Setting Stage For Regulation Of Greenhouse Gases

The Environmental Protection Agency today issued a proposed finding that greenhouse gas pollution threatens the health and welfare of the American public.  The announcement comes two years after a landmark Supreme Court decision that directed the EPA to determine whether carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases pose a public danger and should therefore be regulated under the Clean Air Act.

WWF Partners With Sysco On Sustainable Seafood

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) today announced a partnership agreement with SYSCO, the nation’s largest foodservice distributor, to develop a strategy for responsibly-sourced seafood.  Under the agreement, WWF will assess the sourcing of SYSCO’s top 10 branded seafood species and work with the company to develop strategies that build on its efforts to move towards sustainable seafood sourcing.  Implementation of the strategy will be addressed during the second phase of the partnership.  SYSCO is also a supporter of the multi-stakeholder roundtables, called Aquaculture Dialogues, which WWF coordinates and will provide financial support for the shrimp and salmon Dialogues.

Illegal trade devastates Sumatran orangutan population, TRAFFIC Report Says

Lack of law enforcement against illegal trade in Indonesia threatens the survival of orangutans and gibbons on Sumatra, a new study by the wildlife trade monitoring network TRAFFIC shows.

WWF Statement On Conclusion Of Bonn Climate Talks

Keya Chatterjee, deputy director of the climate program at World Wildlife Fund issues statement upon the conclusion of two weeks of international climate treaty negotiations in Bonn, Germany.

"Time For Change" Provides Opportunity To Make Change To Save Our Living Planet

In the run up to this year’s Earth Day (April 22), World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is encouraging people of all ages to make a pledge for change in the fight to save endangered species, protect endangered habitats and address global threats such as deforestation, overfishing and climate change. 

WWF Announces Global Partnership For Measuring, Monitoring, Managing Carbon

World Wildlife Fund today announced a partnership with Michigan State University, the World Agroforestry Center, and the Center of International Forestry Research to develop an innovative system for measuring, monitoring, and managing carbon in a diverse range of landscapes.  The partnership, part of the Global Environment Facility and United Nations Environment Programme’s Carbon Benefits Project, will help enable some of the world’s poorest people in the most vulnerable places to obtain the benefits of carbon sequestration. 

WWF Praises "American Clean Energy And Security Act" As Major First Step Toward Strong Climate Bill

Dr. Richard H. Moss, vice president for climate change at World Wildlife Fund, today offered praise for the “American Clean Energy and Security Act” – a draft energy and climate change bill written by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman (D-CA) and Energy and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Edward Markey (D-MA). Moss issued the following statement:

WWF Praises U.S. Opening Speech at Bonn Climate Talks

To the cheers of the global community, the Obama administration today announced that the U.S. will assume a constructive leadership role in the negotiations underway on a new global climate deal. Much heavy lifting remains, however, and the world is watching to see if the US Congress will deliver on strong climate action and empower the Obama administration to have a stronger negotiating position in the international climate talks, said World Wildlife Fund officials.

Bipartisan Earth Hour Resolution Introduced in Congress

U.S. Representatives Judy Biggert (R-Ill.) and John Barrow (D-Ga.) have introduced a congressional resolution that recognizes the power of Earth Hour to mobilize public opinion on the critical issue of climate change and affirms Congress’s support of the unprecedented global event.

America Ready to Turn Out and Take Action for WWF's Earth Hour

As Earth Hour cascades through time zones around the world on Saturday, March 28 at 8:30 p.m., millions of Americans across the country will be showing their support for action on climate change by voting with their light switch on this historic night. 

HP, Lafarge, Nike, Johnson and Johnson and Other Leading Global Corporations are Cutting Emissions by 50 Million Tons

Some of the world’s most iconic global corporations came together in the nation’s capital to announce they’ve significantly cut their greenhouse gas emissions. 

Pennsylvania, California, Arkansas Sign on as First Earth Hour States

Pennsylvania, California and Arkansas have joined the Earth Hour movement, becoming the first US states to pledge support for the global climate change event in which hundreds of millions of people around the world will turn off their lights this Saturday for one hour, at 8:30 pm, to cast a powerful, visual vote for action on climate change. 

WWF Studies Find Information Technology Significantly Reduces Climate Impacts, Costs Of Doing Business

World Wildlife Fund today released two new studies that underscore how existing information technology (IT) solutions can meet the demands of today’s corporations while also reducing the harmful CO2 emissions that contribute to climate change.  As world leaders work this year to gain agreement on global strategies to combat the worsening climate crisis, policymakers and corporations are increasingly looking for solutions that reduce harmful emissions while creating jobs, saving money and driving innovation.

Turtles no longer turn to souvenirs in Dominican Republic

Critically endangered hawksbill turtles are no longer being sold as tourist souvenirs in the Dominican Republic after a powerful government campaign cracked down on shops illegally trading such items. More than 99 percent of these souvenirs have been withdrawn or confiscated, the wildlife trade monitoring network TRAFFIC reports.

Great Pyramids Of Giza, Acropolis Of Athens To Switch Off For WWF'S Earth Hour

At 8:30 pm on March 28^th in celebration of Earth Hour, lights will go out on some of the greatest monuments of the ancient world—the Acropolis of Athens and the Sphinx and Great Pyramids of Giza, as modern-day Greeks and Egyptians join Earth Hour’s global call for action on climate change.

Broadway Theaters Dim Their Lights In Support Of Planet Earth For WWF'S Global Climate Event

Support for WWF’s Earth Hour continues to build across the nation as corporations and iconic structures pledge to go dark for the global climate event, which takes place on March 28th at 8:30 p.m.

UN Secretary-General Urges Citizens to Join WWF's Earth Hour

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged citizens around the world to join WWF's Earth Hour to demand action on climate change.

Hollywood Supports WWF's Earth Hour As Sets Go Dark On "CSI," "Dancing With The Stars," "Price Is Right" And "Entertainment Tonight"

Sets and celebrities from the worlds of TV, film, music and sports are pledging to turn out their lights as part of World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour, the first global vote for action on climate change, taking place March 28^th at 8:30-9:30 p.m.

Arctic Governments And Industry Still Unprepared For Oil Spills 20 Years After Exxon Valdez, WWF Says

Two decades after the Exxon Valdez oil spill devastated a vast stretch of the Alaskan coast, governments and industry in the Arctic would be unable to effectively manage a large oil spill, according to a new report by World Wildlife Fund. As the 20^th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez spill approaches on March 24, WWF renewed its call for a time-out on new offshore oil development in the Arctic until technologies improve to ensure adequate clean-up of an oil spill. WWF is also calling on the Obama Administration to permanently protect Alaska’s fish-rich Bristol Bay from drilling.

From Sea to Shining Sea, Iconic American Landmarks to Darken for WWF’s Earth Hour

From the United Nations building in New York City to the Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel in Los Angeles County, support for Earth Hour continues to grow as new U.S. cities, high-profile landmarks, organizations and individuals commit to cast their vote in the world’s first global vote for action for climate change by turning off lights on March 28, 2009 at 8:30 p.m. local time.

Washington National Cathedral And Other Area Landmarks To Go Dark For WWF'S Earth Hour

The Washington National Cathedral is among many area landmarks throughout metropolitan Washington turning off their lights for World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour 2009 on March 28 as part of a symbolic vote for action on climate change. Earth Hour, the largest environmental awareness event ever, has more than 1,500 cities and millions of people participating worldwide, including such cities as Atlanta, Las Vegas, Miami, New York, Beijing, Mexico City, Istanbul, Paris, Rome and Sydney.

NYC Landmarks, Empire State Building, Coca-Cola Billboard In Times Square And Time Warner Center, To Turn Out Lights For WWF'S Earth Hour

As momentum builds around the world for the first global vote for action on climate change, several of New York City’s most recognizable buildings and landmarks have committed to turn off their lights for World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour.  

Hundreds of L.A. Icons and Properties Turning Out Lights for 'Earth Hour L.A.' March 28, 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. as L.A. is Culmination of Campaign Boasting 1,000 Cities in More Than 80 Countries

From the Capitol Records Tower, to the Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel, hundreds of L.A.'s most recognizable landmarks have committed to turning out their lights for Earth Hour on Saturday, March 28th at 8:30 p.m. as part of the first ever global vote for action on climate change. By the time World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) Earth Hour reaches L.A., more than 1,000 cities in 80 countries will have cast their votes in the symbolic movement regarding one of the most pressing issues facing the planet. From Fiji to L.A.'s Figueroa, Earth Hour will sweep across the Earth from time zone to time zone motivating people to turn out all non-essential lights in their houses and businesses and to join the global movement for change. That's just the first step before citizens descend on Nokia Plaza at L.A. LIVE, Saturday, March 28th, for the ultimate celebration for change.

WWF Urges Presidents of US, Brazil to Add Climate Change, Deforestation to Agenda for Weekend Meeting

On the eve of this weekend’s meeting between US President Barack Obama and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, World Wildlife Fund issued a call for the two leaders to include climate change – specifically the role of deforestation – in their agenda. 

Washington D.C. Turns Out the Lights for World Wildlife Fund's Earth Hour

World Wildlife Fund announced today that the District of Columbia has signed on to be an official flagship city for Earth Hour 2009, a global climate change event in which tens of millions of citizens, businesses and government leaders from all corners of the world will turn off their lights to make a statement about the urgent need for action on climate change.

Today: Guyana President to Join WWF CEO at Hill Briefing on Impact of Tropical Deforestation on Climate Change

His Excellency Bharrat Jagdeo, the President of Guyana, will join World Wildlife Fund CEO Carter Roberts and other dignitaries at a Capitol Hill briefing today on the role of tropical deforestation in climate change.

Developing Nations Are Taking Strong Action on Climate Change, Carter Roberts Tells Congress

After years of the U.S. failing to address the climate crisis under the previous administration, China, Brazil and other emerging economies are moving forward, setting ambitious emissions targets and disproving the conventional wisdom in Washington that says they do not take climate change seriously and are unwilling to take action, World Wildlife Fund CEO Carter Roberts told Congress today.  As the Obama Administration and Congress reclaim U.S. leadership on the critical issue of climate change, they will find willing allies in the developing world, Roberts said.

Clinton Visit Signals New Era of Trust, Cooperation Between U.S., China on Climate Change

The world’s two largest emitters of greenhouse gases are laying the foundations for a new era of trust and cooperation on addressing the climate crisis, World Wildlife Fund officials said today as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton travels to China for high-level meetings on climate change.

WWF: Clinton's Asia Trip Reflects New Era Of Climate Leadership By U.S., Lays Groundwork For Global Accord

The Obama Administration’s first diplomatic mission abroad, in which Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is traveling to four Asian countries to discuss international cooperation on climate change, is a clear signal that Washington has entered a new era of leadership on the climate crisis, said World Wildlife Fund officials.

WWF Applauds Ban On Commercial Fishing In U.S. Arctic Waters

World Wildlife Fund officials today applauded the decision by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council to ban commercial fishing in U.S. Arctic waters until the potential impacts of such activities are better understood.  Recent melting of the Arctic sea ice on a scale unprecedented in modern times has opened up wide swaths of previously inaccessible waters to commercial fishing, oil and gas development and shipping, posing new challenges for resource managers.

377 Cities in 74 Countries Commit to Turning Off the Lights in Support of WWF's Earth Hour 2009

With less than eight weeks before the lights go out for Earth Hour 2009, WWF officials confirmed today that 377 cities around the world will take part in the global event, which seeks to ignite a new call for action on climate change in the U.S. and around the world. WWF also announced that famed Obama-portrait artist Shepard Fairey has created a “Vote Earth” poster urging people to turn off their lights during Earth Hour, which takes place March 28, 2009, at 8:30 pm.  

New $2 Million Network to Help Threatened Ecosystems and Societies Adapt to the Impacts of Climate Change

Recognizing the significant impacts climate change is already having on both nature and people, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation today announced it is providing $2 million to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to develop a new Ecosystems and Livelihoods Adaptation Network.

WWF Statement on Sen. Boxer's Climate Principles

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) officials today praised Senator Barbara Boxer’s (D-CA) announcement of the key principles for upcoming legislation to address climate change.

WWF Statement On New "Ocean In Google Earth" Feature

Today, Google released the newest feature of Google Earth, called “Ocean in Google Earth,” which enables users to explore the world’s oceans online.

WWF To Help Fund Creation Of Aquaculture Stewardship Council

Global standards for responsible seafood farming, which are under development by the Aquaculture Dialogue roundtables, will be managed by a new entity to be co-founded by World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

WWF Seeks Innovative Solutions To Bycatch Through Worldwide Competition

Designed to inspire innovative ideas for environmentally-friendly fishing gear, World Wildlife Fund launched the 4^th International Smart Gear Competition with a call for new designs for fishing devices that reduce bycatch—the capture of unintended species in fishing gear. The competition is open to anyone and carries with it the chance to win $57,500 in prizes.

Mountain Gorilla Population Increases Despite War

The number of mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park has increased despite the war being waged in and around the area, according to the first count in 16 months.  

McKinsey Study Outlines Path to New, Green Economy

On the day that President Obama is releasing his plan to create a new, green economy, McKinsey and Company has issued a ground-breaking report that outlines a path toward realizing the President’s goal by showing how current technology, if fully deployed, could dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  Many of the technologies identified in the report would provide savings to consumers and create thousands of new, green-collar jobs.

WWF Official Nominated for Deputy Interior Secretary

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar yesterday announced that David Hayes, a senior fellow at World Wildlife Fund (WWF), is being nominated for Deputy Secretary of the Interior, a post Hayes held during the Clinton Administration under then-Interior Secretary and current WWF Chairman Bruce Babbitt. 

WWF: Bush Arctic Policy Should Be Obama's Starting Point, Not End Point

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) officials today called on the incoming Obama Administration to use the Arctic policy directive issued Friday by President Bush as a starting point to revamp, reorient and strengthen US policy in the Arctic region, particularly in the areas of oil and gas development, governance and climate change. 

Dr. Paul Ehrlich to Speak at World Wildlife Fund

Dr. Paul Ehrlich, President of the Center for Conservation Biology and Bing Professor of Population Studies at Stanford University, will speak on “The Dominant Animal and the Future of Biodiversity” at World Wildlife Fund (WWF) on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.