Dogs to sniff out the state of Vietnam's critically endangered rhinos
Highly trained detection dogs are being used help to determine the population status of the Javan rhino in Vietnam, in an attempt to save one of the world’s rarest mammals from extinction.

A chance to kiss and make up in Copenhagen
November 20th 2009 - A new viral video goes live on WWF'sInside COP15today (Friday) with the message that it's not too late to rekindle our love affair with the planet

Brazil sets example on halting forest loss
The recent announcement by Brazil– one of the world’s top emitters of greenhouse gases from deforestation - that it is adopting new emissions reduction targets could help steer negotiators in Copenhagen toward a stronger climate change deal.

Data shows illegal ivory trade on rise
The illicit trade in ivory, which has been increasing in volume since 2004, moved sharply upward in 2009, according to the latest analysis of seizure data in the Elephant Trade Information System (ETIS).


Atlantic bluefin trade ban now vital as tuna commission fails to take action again
The Atlantic tuna commission today came up with only inadequate or delayed actions to ensure the recovery of the eastern Atlantic bluefin tuna, global conservation organization WWF warned today. Saving the tuna will now depend largely on an international trade ban due to be discussed in March.



Economists fail to account for‘natural capital’ – report
Many economists are failing to assess the value of their countries’ natural resources, putting billion’s of people’s well-being at risk and contributing to catastrophic species loss, according to a new United Nations Environment Programme report.

Asia governors call for forest focus in climate deal
Asian governors from forest-rich countries, gathering in Singapore on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting this week, are urging world leaders to place forests at the forefront of climate change discussions.

Falling Amazon deforestation rates create opportunity for other damaged forests
Fewer trees were cut down in the Amazon this year, creating an opportunity to apply sound government policies to halt deforestation in other damaged forests, WWF says.

Talk climate and money, not climate vs money, WWF tells APEC
Singapore– Leaders gathering in Singapore for the APEC summit this weekend must commit to strong and ambitious climate actions if they want to achieve sustainable growth for their region and help their countries to avoid disastrous consequences of global warming.



Dhaka, Manila and Jakarta top list of Asian cities facing brutal climate future
Dhaka, Manila and Jakarta are topping a WWF ranking of the climate vulnerability of 11 major cities in Asia.