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Nathan Guy out of step with public opinion on dolphins
Thursday, 6 April 2017, 9:12 am | World Wildlife Fund
An opinion poll published today shows the Minister for Primary Industries, Hon. Nathan Guy MP, is out of step with public opinion on protecting the critically endangered Māui dolphin, said WWF-New Zealand. More >>
Renewable energy transition to continue, despite US policy
Thursday, 30 March 2017, 1:54 pm | World Wildlife Fund
The US government this week announced a decision to roll back parts of its existing strategy for meeting its climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. More >>
55 Kiwis singing to save the Māui Dolphin
Monday, 13 June 2016, 10:58 am | World Wildlife Fund
“Son of the ocean, son of the sea, come be outspoken, wash all this clean”. More >>
Overwhelming science supports Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill
Monday, 11 April 2016, 12:44 pm | World Wildlife Fund
Overwhelming science supports Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill Today, in support of the Kermadec Science Symposium, WWF-New Zealand applauds the overwhelming science that validates the new Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill. After eight years of campaigning ... More >>
Limited coverage of proposed new marine protection framework
Tuesday, 12 January 2016, 1:25 pm | World Wildlife Fund
The announcement today by the government that its proposed framework for marine protected areas will only cover the Territorial Sea and not the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) was labelled ‘hugely disappointing’ by global conservation organisation WWF. More >>
WWF reaction to news Govt considering changes to EPA
Thursday, 12 November 2015, 9:30 am | World Wildlife Fund
Responding to tonight's TVNZ One News story that the Government is considering changes to EPA after mining applications rejected, WWF-New Zealand's Head of Campaigns Peter Hardstaff said: More >>
Massive boost to marine protection
Tuesday, 29 September 2015, 10:23 am | World Wildlife Fund
New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key has announced the creation of a massive ocean sanctuary in the Kermadec region, a move applauded by conservationists for protecting one of the world’s most pristine marine environments. More >>
Record number of observations for kererū count
Monday, 28 September 2015, 2:14 pm | World Wildlife Fund
Record participation in the Great Kererū Count 2015 has been welcomed by conservationists and scientists who say New Zealanders have embraced efforts to count our native pigeon. More >>
The Great Kererū Count is off to a flying start
Friday, 25 September 2015, 10:21 am | World Wildlife Fund
The Great Kererū Count is off to a flying start, with nearly double the number of observations made during the first five days compared to last year. More >>
Kiwis asked to make kererū count this week!
Thursday, 17 September 2015, 10:42 am | World Wildlife Fund
The Great Kererū Count is about to take flight, with New Zealanders across the country being asked to keep their eyes on the skies to help scientists build up a comprehensive picture of where our native pigeon is – and isn’t - found. More >>
Solutions in reach; world biodiversity suffers major decline
Wednesday, 1 October 2014, 10:00 am | World Wildlife Fund
Global wildlife populations have declined by more than half in just 40 years as measured in WWF's Living Planet Report 2014. Wildlife's continued decline highlights the need for sustainable solutions to heal the planet, according to the report released today. More >>
Floods in the Balkans: taking a toll on people's lives
Thursday, 22 May 2014, 4:30 pm | World Wildlife Fund
Floodwaters have burst into Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia, menacing towns, villages and human lives. “WWF is deeply saddened by the dramatic losses of life and homes and our thoughts are with the victim’s families", said Andreas Beckmann, ... More >>
Climate change in stark contrast to inaction of NZ govt
Monday, 31 March 2014, 2:34 pm | World Wildlife Fund
The IPCC’s latest report forecasting fires, floods and sea level rise for New Zealand highlights the urgent need for action on climate change said global conservation organisation WWF today. More >>
Dam threatens survival of Mekong dolphins
Friday, 21 February 2014, 12:54 pm | World Wildlife Fund
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – The Lao government’s decision to forge ahead with the Don Sahong hydropower project in southern Laos, located just one kilometre upstream of the core habitat for Mekong dolphins, could precipitate the extinction of the ... More >>
Tracking identifies risk zones for leatherback turtle
Thursday, 20 February 2014, 12:15 pm | World Wildlife Fund
The last large populations of the leatherback turtle are at risk because their migratory routes in the Atlantic Ocean clash with the locations of industrial fisheries, a new study shows. More >>
Governments commit to tackle global wildlife poaching
Friday, 14 February 2014, 11:11 am | World Wildlife Fund
Governments commit to decisive and urgent action to tackle global wildlife poaching crisis London, 13 February 2014 — Heads of state, ministers and high level representatives of 46 countries, including those most heavily impacted by poaching and illegal trade ... More >>
London wildlife trade conference an opportunity for action
Wednesday, 12 February 2014, 12:10 pm | World Wildlife Fund
London: World leaders should come prepared to take strong action when they attend this week’s London Conference on Illegal Wildlife Trade. More >>
Forest specialists from all continents meet in Bulgaria
Tuesday, 11 February 2014, 10:46 am | World Wildlife Fund
Sofia, Bulgaria — 70 WWF forest specialists from over 20 countries come together this week in Sofia to debate how to globally address future land use challenges in a world of 9 billion people and growing demand, laid out in WWF’s Living Forests ... More >>
WWF honours Bolivia
Tuesday, 4 February 2014, 5:34 pm | World Wildlife Fund
Global conservation organization WWF has recognized the Bolivian government’s commitment to nature conservation for designating a 6.9 million-hectare area of protected wetlands in the Llanos de Moxos (Moxos Plains), a tropical ecoregion of northern Bolivia in ... More >>
DRC: UN Security Council targets poaching
Friday, 31 January 2014, 5:01 pm | World Wildlife Fund
30 January 2014 – The United Nations Security Council took a critical step today in tackling elephant poaching and illicit ivory trade by addressing the link between instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo and wildlife trafficking. More >>
