Press Releases and Updates
Yangtze
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China, Nepal reach historic biodiversity agreement
WWF welcomes the historic pledge by China and Nepal to work together to better protect nature in their countries.
June 08, 2010 -
30th Anniversary
WWF was the first environmental group invited by the government to work in China— and we have been a leader in protecting the precious species and vital habitats of the country. For nearly 30 years we have achieved lasting results by reaching across political boundaries and forging relationships with communities, industry and governments at all levels.
June 04, 2010 -
A Year of Green Recovery in China’s Panda Country
In the year since the May 12, 2008, earthquake that devastated southwest China’s Sichuan Province, WWF and our humanitarian partners have been active on the ground to care for pandas on the impacted reserves and lessen the suffering of the neighboring communities.
May 12, 2009 -
Update: Pandas have been safely relocated
The unspeakable human tragedy resulting from the massive earthquake in China and the major reconstruction efforts ahead have been very much in the news lately. As you are aware, this is a critical region for WWF because of our work to protect giant pandas and panda habitat and I wanted to update you on the current state of our efforts. The situation in the field is still very fluid, with sometimes contradictory reports being issued. Thankfully, all WWF staff and volunteers in China are now reported safe.
June 12, 2008 -
20 Giant Panda Reserves Affected in Earthquake
In addition to untold human devastation, WWF has learned that the 8.0 magnitude earthquake that struck China’s Sichuan Province on May 12, 2008, severely impacted close to 20 panda reserves in the Minshan Landscape, part of WWF’s Yangtze priority place and home to the giant panda.
May 23, 2008 -
World Wildlife Fund Confirms Safety of 12 American Tourists In China’s Wolong Nature Reserve
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) officials said today they have received confirmation that 12 American tourists in China, who had been out of contact since the massive earthquake struck the Wenchuan region on Monday, have been located and are reported to be safe.
May 14, 2008 -
Baiji Dolphin Previously Thought Extinct Spotted in the Yangtze River
BEIJING-- The reported sighting of a Yangtze River dolphin, or Baiji, means there is still a chance for people to take further action and protect the cetaceans in the Yangtze from extinction, according to World Wildlife Fund.
August 31, 2007 -
WWF Nature Reserve Management Course Celebrates its First 24 Graduates
The first 24 participants in WWF's nature reserve management course have graduated from the three-year program. WWF initiated this first-of-its kind program in Xi'an (Shaanxi Province) in 2004 to address the increasing demand of nature reserves in the Qinling Mountains for a higher level of technical knowledge and capacity among their staff.
June 01, 2007 -
Lifting Chinese Tiger Trade Ban a Death Sentence for Wild Tigers say WWF and TRAFFIC
WASHINGTON- Any easing of the current Chinese ban on trading products made from tigers is likely a death sentence for the endangered cats, according to a new TRAFFIC report released today by World Wildlife Fund and TRAFFIC-the wildlife trade monitoring program of WWF and IUCN.
March 13, 2007 -
Chinese River Dolphin (Baiji) Feared Extinct, Hope Remains for Finless Porpoise
WASHINGTON - An expedition on the Yangtze River has ended with no sightings of baiji dolphins and experts now fear the worst for the species. The expedition also counted Yangtze finless porpoises and scientists warn that the situation is dire for this species as well but remain hopeful that it can survive in the wild.
December 15, 2006
