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Canadians can speak for wildlife at public hearings

(TORONTO, June 13, 2014)— With the future of wildlife in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River threatened by outdated governance, WWF welcomes the next step on the route to implementing a modern, science-based... Read More
(TORONTO, June 13, 2014)— With the future of wildlife in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River threatened by...
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World Heritage Committee requests cancelation of Virunga oil permits

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA, 18 JUNE, 2013 – The international body that oversees World Heritage Sites today requested the cancelation of oil exploration permits in Virunga National Park, some of which are currently held by... Read More
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA, 18 JUNE, 2013 – The international body that oversees World Heritage Sites today requested the cancelation...
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Climate change by the numbers

Over the next two weeks, leaders of 195 countries will meet in Paris at COP21 to negotiate a new global agreement on climate change. Here's what you need to know. Read More
Over the next two weeks, leaders of 195 countries will meet in Paris at COP21 to negotiate a new...
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Australia’s rapid industrialisation of the Great Barrier Reef denounced by World Heritage Committee

The Australian Marine Conservation Society and WWF-Australia said today that Australia’s governments are putting the Great Barrier Reef at risk by failing to implement the World Heritage Committee recommendations around rapid industrialisation of the... Read More
The Australian Marine Conservation Society and WWF-Australia said today that Australia’s governments are putting the Great Barrier Reef at...
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Five ways to support WWF this Giving Tuesday!

You’ve probably heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but have you heard of Giving Tuesday? On December 1, join thousands of Canadians and individuals worldwide for this global day of giving. Read More
You’ve probably heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but have you heard of Giving Tuesday? On December 1,...
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Philippines to destroy seized ivory stockpiles

Manila, Philippines, 20 June 2013—Authorities in the Philippines tomorrow are expected to destroy more than five tonnes of seized elephant ivory accumulated through enforcement actions. The ivory tusks are set to be crushed using... Read More
Manila, Philippines, 20 June 2013—Authorities in the Philippines tomorrow are expected to destroy more than five tonnes of seized...
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WWF and Loblaw grants help students go green

(TORONTO: January 9, 2013) – What do Purple Martin nesting box installations, electric car conversions, wetland rehabilitations, and bee-keeping have in common? They’re all projects funded by the sixth round of WWF’s Green CommUnity... Read More
(TORONTO: January 9, 2013) – What do Purple Martin nesting box installations, electric car conversions, wetland rehabilitations, and bee-keeping...
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Monarch Butterfly Survey Points to Lowest Numbers in 20 years

ZITÁCUARO, Mexico – The percentage of forest occupied by monarch butterflies in Mexico, used as an indicator of the number of butterflies that arrive to that country each winter, reached its lowest level in... Read More
ZITÁCUARO, Mexico – The percentage of forest occupied by monarch butterflies in Mexico, used as an indicator of the...
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