Oil company Soco International is suspending all operations in Virunga World Heritage Site - Africa's oldest national park. It has also committed to keep out of all other UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
… The news comes in a statement agreed with WWF, which has campaigned to keep Virunga free … Edward which is due to conclude shortly." WWF - 'a victory for our planet' David Nussbaum, Chief Executive of WWF-UK welcomed the move as a "victory for …
What motivates people to act? Tom Crompton, WWF's point man on behaviour change, believes he has the answers. And they go against the grain of conventional campaigning...
… HERO: Tom Crompton, Change Strategist at WWF-UK Matilda Lee | 8th February 2011 … How To Make A Difference Campaigning Activism WWF Climate Change Green Consumerism … What motivates people to act? Tom Crompton, WWF's point man on behaviour change, believes …
Lobbying by WWF UK to protect Arctic wilderness from a £11bn ($22bn) oil and gas project that threatened the Western Gray Whale with extinction has been successful after the UK and US governments withdrew backing.
… WWF-UK wins funding halt to Sakhalin II oil … 2008 News Oil Gas Gazprom Russia Sakhalin WWF Western Gray Whale Oil Whales Climate … Energy News web pic 2_259.jpg Lobbying by WWF UK to protect Arctic wilderness from a …
A new book by WWF 'Meeting Environmental Challenges: The Role of Human Identity' makes the case for a new kind of campaigning that sees the person behind the behaviour. Pat Thomas is impressed
… Campaigning Identity Campaigning WWF reviewwwf2.jpg A new book by WWF 'Meeting Environmental Challenges: The …
The Western North Pacific gray whale is under threat of extinction, say WWF, as Russia plans a third oil platform off Sakhalin Island
… gray whale is under threat of extinction, say WWF, as Russia plans a third oil platform off … of endangered Western gray whales, say the WWF. Environmentalists fear the construction … forever,' said Aleksey Knizhnikov of WWF-Russia. 'The loss of even a few breeding …
In 2009 alone, China installed enough renewable energy capacity to meet the UK's electricity consumption four times over, proving a fossil-free energy supply is achievable
… by 2050 not an 'unattainable utopia', says WWF The Ecologist | 3rd February 2011 News … below two degrees, according to a report from WWF . The Energy Report, published today, says … US in 2009 coming from renewable sources, the WWF report says the world was on the right …
Soco International PLC, a British oil company, plans to explore for oil in Virunga - Africa's oldest national park, in DRC-Congo. Local WWF campaigner Raymond Lumbuenamo reports on the threats to Mountain gorillas and other precious wildlife.
… oldest national park, in DRC-Congo. Local WWF campaigner Raymond Lumbuenamo reports on … Soco has also ignored multiple requests from WWF to release publicly its mitigation and … air and water. That's why, in October 2013, WWF filed a complaint against Soco alleging …
You’ve heard of carbon footprints, right? You may even have calculated your own? But what about your water footprint? Have you ever considered how much ‘hidden’ water it takes to make your cup of coffee in the morning or indeed the tomato in your sandwich?
… Phil Moore | 28th August 2008 News Water WWF World Water Week Water Footprint Fresh … tomato in your sandwich? A report launched by WWF at this year’s World Water Week , held … by rainfall) and grey water (defined in the WWF report as the amount of water rendered …
Precious World Heritage Sites that protect vital biodiversity and human cultures are at risk from oil decelopment and other industries. Under threat are not just nature, wildlife, land and water but the 11 million people who depend on the 114 sites' environmental quality for their livelihoods.
… industrial activities, according to a new WWF report released today. These hugely … it deserves" , said David Nussbaum, CEO of WWF-UK. "These areas contribute to our … - half of Belize's population - at risk. WWF is calling on national governments to …
While other countries apply themselves to environmental challenges from climate change to nature protection, Russia - with its massive wealth of nature and natural resources - is stubbornly refusing to take part, writes Lucy E J Woods. And as the economy declines, the pressure is on: to ignore environmental regulations, and clamp down on environmental defenders.
… 60s" and forgot all about renewables, says WWF Russia's extractive industries … words across a huge round oak table in the WWF Moscow office. He is passionate when the … world heritage site. Knizhnikov explains WWF have been fighting the Altai pipeline …
Ten of the Europe's thirty most polluting power stations are in the UK, a new report from the World Wildlife Fund has revealed.
… and shamed 11th May 2007 News Dirty Thirty WWF Power Plants Electricity Coal Drax Carbon … Dr Keith Allott, Head of Climate Change at WWF-UK, said: 'The UK's welcome attempts to … have 'profound environmental implications.' WWF called for an moratorium on new coal power …
Mankind may yet be able to save the planet, but we only have five years to do so.
… years to save the world 16th May 2007 News WWF Climate Change Solutions Global Warming … have five years to do so. New research by WWF has leapfrogged the recent IPCC report to … playing a part. Keith Allott, head of WWF-UK's climate change programme, said: ‘This …
Majority of UK Government departments are choosing to fly staff to destinations easily accessible by train, such as London to Glasgow, Edinburgh and Manchester
… According to an analysis commissioned by WWF , only two departments have reduced … 676 of which were domestic. Videoconferencing WWF says it wants to see Government … able to give a breakdown of their flights to WWF, which said departments needed to improve …
Oil companies planning 'billion-pound blunder' into environmentally damaging tar sands production in Canada, says Co-op/WWF report
… tar sands production in Canada, says Co-op/WWF report The multi-billion investment needed … sands investment A joint Co-operative Group/WWF report has highlighted that the … to support the resolution. Useful links Co-op/WWF report on tar sands READ MORE... NEWS BP …
In the lead-up to tonight's Earth Hour one organisation is putting the creative community on the front lines of the battle for climate change. Rebecca Cooke reports on the remarkable series of 29 posters to provoke and intrigue us into climate action.
… Do The Green Thing have teamed up with WWF-UK in asking world-class creatives to … effect on the planet. Rachel Bloodworth, WWF-UK said: "WWF's Earth Hour is about inspiring people …
The Government’s second attempt at a fair and legal public consultation on nuclear power has been declared a ‘sham’ by leading environmental groups.
… Gordon Brown Greenpeace Friends Of The Earth WWF Power Plants UK Climate Change Energy News … environmental groups. Friends of the Earth, WWF, Green Alliance and Greenpeace have now …
Inconsistent wind is no impediment to the generation of electricity by turbines, three separate reports have concluded, as well as showing that the National Grid is more than able to cope with increased investment in wind energy
… Grid Friends Of The Earth Greenpeace RSPB WWF Fossil Fuel Coal Weather Tidal wind.jpg … by Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace, RSPB and WWF. Consistent performance Critics of wind …
Environmental groups say nuclear power will create a legacy of waste and undermine the UK's drive towards an economy based on renewable energy
… power stations can be put in place'. However, WWF, Friends of the Earth and the Government's … said a spokesperson for Friends of the Earth. WWF agreed and said the 'rush to green-light' …
Environmental campaigning groups including Greenpeace and WWF publish a joint report today calling on the UK Government to bring forward the proposed ban on petrol and electric cars to 2030.
JOE WARE reports
… campaigning groups including Greenpeace and WWF publish a joint report today calling on … in conjunction with organisations such as WWF, Greenpeace and Christian Aid, shows that …
Well-publicised simple steps like using energy-saving light bulbs may be making it more difficult to prepare people for the bigger changes needed to tackle climate change, argue psychologists
… shortcomings with this approach. Big changes WWF change strategist Dr Tom Crompton points … to adapting the big changes needed.’ WWF has produced a number of reports over the … - the ultimate climate change campaign? WWF - Strategies for Change …
Even the most optimistic forecasts for the potential of CCS technology to reduce CO2 emissions are not enough to make the development of tar oil sands comparable with other fossil fuels, says a new report
… by The Co-operative Financial Services and WWF, says 'even the most wildly optimistic … places to store captured carbon. Useful links WWF/Co-op report - CCS in the Alberta oil …
Don't believe the carbon capture hype, say MPs and NGOs
… which to bury the CO 2 . A recent report from WWF, ‘Evading Capture’, confirms fears that … any retrofitting,’ said Morgan Parry, head of WWF Cymru. Concerns were also raised during …
We all want our green wings, and the notion of purchasing them via carbon offsetting is powerfully seductive. as Jules Peck reveals, however, buying your way into eco heaven can be fraught with problems
… principle, preferring regulatory approaches. WWF says ‘offsetting in itself is not a … emissions reductions in the developing world. WWF recently reported that at least 20 per … social and environmental benefits. However, WWF has called the additionality requirements …
Just as Sir Nicholas Stern’s report in October 2006 put a price on the effects of climate change, a new report by the UN has begun to cost out the threat of failing to conserve the world’s biodiversity – a cool £40 billion annually, and rising.
… nature’. NGOs welcomed the report, including WWF, whose director of international policy, … to be integrated in all future policies. But WWF also expressed disappointment with …