Press Releases and Updates

A Brighter Future for Communities and Wildlife

World’s largest transboundary conservation area strengthens economies and preserves animal habitats.

Record Rhino Horn Seizure in Hong Kong

On November 15, 2011, customs officials in Hong Kong seized 33 rhino horns that were smuggled from South Africa.

NPR in Namibia

NPR recently traveled to Namibia to highlight the country’s unique wildlife conservation model. Read more

WWF and Partners Create a Hotline to Stop Poaching in Namibia

A free and confidential phone hotline launched in Namibia as a proactive measure to stop potential acts of poaching.

Rhino Day Trumpets Poaching Crisis

Africa’s rhinos received a massive—and loud—show of support during Rhino Day on September 22. South Africans all around the country blew their vuvuzelas as a symbolic call for immediate action to stop rhino poaching through strengthened law enforcement and strict legal penalties.

African rhino poaching crisis

WWF: Big Wins for Conservation at CITES

Bangkok - This year's meeting of the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES) has achieved significant results for conservation, with the adoption of better trade controls to protect African elephants, great white sharks and other threatened species.

WWF Reaction to CITES Decisions on Ivory Trade

Bangkok - Members of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species completed discussions on elephants and ivory trade Monday, rejecting proposals to reopen commercial ivory trade and adopting an action plan to crack down on unregulated domestic ivory markets across Africa.