The decision was formally made at the beginning of the meeting this morning in Tromso, Norway,after a closed door meeting between the heads of the national delegations yesterday. “We do not know what these... Read More

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International experts, including Ernie Cooper, WWF-Canada Director, TRAFFIC & Wildlife Trade, today concluded four days of sharing information and efforts to end the unsustainable harvest and trade in Corallium (red and pink corals).   ... Read More

“We are very encouraged by the final declaration from this meeting,” says Geoff York, polar bear coordinator for WWF International’s Arctic Programme.   “We were concerned that some countries were lagging behind the others... Read More

As years are measured, 2009 is a pivotal one.  Many believe that decisions arrived at this year will surpass in importance any made before in human history. Before this year is out, world leaders... Read More

“On Saturday, March 28, the whole world will turn off its lights for one hour. Our city will actively participate in this international effort to enhance awareness of climate change, notably by switching off... Read More

In a video-taped address, the Secretary-General said that Earth Hour – which takes place on Saturday 28th March – promises to be “the largest demonstration of public concern about climate change ever attempted.” “Earth... Read More

The five Arctic nations (Canada, Norway, Denmark/Greenland, Russia, USA) signed a binding Agreement on the Conservation of Polar Bears in 1973 that includes provisions to protect the bears and their habitat. The same parties met... Read More