Press Releases and Updates
Madagascar
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Glimmer of hope for ravaged Madagascar as precious woods nominated for trade restrictions
More than two years of lobbying by WWF and Malagasy scientists, are expected to see the island’s rosewoods, ebony and other precious woods listed for international trade restrictions, giving some hope for a slowing of the organized illegal logging assault on the threatened species and the forests and protected areas where they are found.
June 18, 2010 -
Landmark Legislation’s Anniversary Highlights Strong Need for Continued Efforts to Curb Illegal Logging
Marking the amended Lacey Act’s two-year anniversary, Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer today praised the landmark legislation for protecting the environment, leveling the playing field for honest businesses and halting the egregious practice of illegal logging. The celebratory event, jointly hosted by WWF and the Environmental Investigative Agency (EIA), gathered a diverse group of experts from industry, government and the environmental community to share early successes, lessons learned and anticipated benefits of the Lacey Act.
June 17, 2010 -
New Population of Rare Giant-mouse Lemurs Found in Madagascar
A new population of rare giant mouse lemurs was discovered in southwestern Madagascar’s Ranobe forest.
March 31, 2010 -
Climate Change Threatens Madagascar’s Unique Coral Reefs
An unprecedented combination of climate change and increasing human pressures could have a devastating effect on coral reefs in the near shore areas of Southern Madagascar.
December 09, 2009 -
Getty Prize For Conservation Awarded To Community Leader From Madagascar
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has announced that Roger Samba has been named the winner of the 2008 J. Paul Getty Award for Conservation Leadership. The annual award honors outstanding contributions to international conservation and carries with it a $200,000 prize.
October 26, 2008 -
Monumental Debt-for-Nature Swap Provides $20 Million to Protect Biodiversity in Madagascar, WWF Announces
The largest debt-for-nature swap agreement in Madagascar’s history was signed today between the Government of Madagascar and the Government of France, allocating roughly $20 million (13 million Euros) to preserve Madagascar’s rich biodiversity, WWF announced today.
June 11, 2008 -
Rising Sea Levels,Temps Threaten Madagascar's Marine Life
The dramatic effect climate change is having on our oceans is especially evident in the waters surrounding the island nation of Madagascar, which boasts some of the richest arrays of marine biodiversity in the Indian Ocean.
May 01, 2007
