Industrialisation of the Great Barrier Reef denounced by World Heritage Committee
Australia's governments are putting the Great Barrier Reef at risk by failing to implement the World Heritage Committee recommendations.

World Heritage Committee requests cancelation of Virunga oil permits
World Heritage Committee today requested the cancelation of oil exploration permits in Virunga National Park, some of which are currently held by international petroleum conglomerates, including UK-based Soco International PLC and French oil giant Total SA.


Peruvian ocean conservationist wins top honours in prestigious international award
 Jackson Hole, USA: Kerstin Forsberg, a 28-year-old marine conservation biologist and campaigner based in Peru, has been awarded the WWF International President's Award 2013 at a special ceremony during global conservation organization WWF's Annual Conference. 

Mexico approves measure to save world's rarest marine mammal
The government of Mexico has taken a decisive step to save the vaquita - a porpoise threatened by extinction - and to promote sustainable fisheries in the upper Gulf of California for the benefit of fishers and their families, says WWF-Mexico.

South China Sea, Mediterranean and North Sea are shipping accidents hotspots
WWF highlights the worst areas for shipping accidents for World Oceans Day

WWF calls for major investment in clean and renewable energy with launch of new global campaign
With a global call to action urging governments and financial institutions worldwide to increase investment in renewable energy by at least US billion over the next 12 months, WWF today launched its new international campaign under the slogan Seize Your Power. 

WWF welcomes Mexico's 2050 Climate Vision; now global funding must be made available to implement such strategies
Mexico's launch today of a 2050 Climate Change Vision report is a welcome next step in its path to a low-carbon future, says WWF.

WWF stands up for Taksim Gezi Park
Istanbul, Turkey– WWF-Turkey supports the demonstrations at Taksim Gezi Park and the people who want to protect Istanbul's natural heritage and avoid further uncontrolled and unsustainable development in the city, such as the shopping mall that is proposed for construction in the park. 

Protecting environment key to ending poverty, finds UN High Level Panel
Taxes, incentives, regulations, subsidies, trade and public procurement need to be realigned to favour sustainable consumption and production patterns if the world wants to end poverty, according to the UN High Level Panel charged with setting the new direction for global development.

Late night deal on fisheries lacks decisive action on fish stocks
Political compromise risks continuing malaise of fishing communities