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Most vulnerable nations pledge climate action
Six countries seen as most threatened by rising sea levels have vowed to cut their carbon emissions as a gesture of their commitment to fight global warming, the Maldivian government said.The countries, mostly low-lying nations, met over the weekend in the Maldives ahead of a UN climate change meeting in Mexico and pledged to drastically cut their emissions while pressing others to follow suit
Resistance camp to stop the construction of a major road through the wilderness
Romanian environmentalists have set up a resistance camp in Câmpușel, Hunedoara county to stop the construction of a major road through the last Intact Forest Landscape in Europe outside Russia and Finland. Numerous organizations and hundreds of volunteers are expected to join the camp in the next few days.
Mongolian leader follows Putin to bottom of Baikal
Mongolia's president Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj became the first head of state to dive to the bottom of Baikal, the world's deepest lake, in a mini-submarine, following in the footsteps of Russia's adventure-seeking Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. Mongolia's leader Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj spent two hours underwater examining the unique flora and fauna of the lake and spoke to his wife and son via radio link-up during the dive
Climate Witness: Felipe Fuentes Holguín, Mexico
Felipe Holguín, from Bokimoba in Mexico, has been dedicated to agriculture and cattle-raising for over 30 years. Recently, he has been witness to the changing climate and the effect that it has on his livelihood.
WWF supports Nepal Government for biodiversity conservation
WWF Nepal signed a grant agreement with the Government of Nepal's Department of Forests (DoF) and Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC) on 21 July 2010 to support biodiversity conservation and sustainable community development programmes.
Local community prized for work in Mara river basin
Last week in New York, the Mara River Water User’s Association (MRWUA) won the Equator Initiative Prize for promoting the protection and conservation of the Mara Catchment area and supporting the sustainable and efficient use of water.
New law backs up Malaysian customs efforts to stop endangered tortoise smugglers
Malaysian Customs Department arrested two women carrying nearly 400 critically endangered Madagascar tortoises.
Hundreds of dead penguins wash up on Brazil shores
Hundreds of dead penguins and other sea animals have washed up on Sao Paulo state's shores and scientists are investigating the causes, environment officials told Folha Online news agency.The Institute of Environment and Natural Resources said 530 penguins, numerous other sea birds, five dolphins and three giant sea turtles have been found in the coastal towns of Peruibe, Praia Grande and Itanhaem, with more likely on other nearby beaches.
New law backs up Malaysian customs efforts to stop endangered tortoise smugglers
Malaysian Customs Department arrested two women carrying nearly 400 critically endangered Madagascar tortoises.
Police detain members of illegal tiger trading syndicate on Sumatra island, Indonesia
On Saturday, June 17, 2010 a police unit detained two people involved in an illegal trading syndicate focused on the Sumatran tiger in Pekanbaru, Riau Province of Sumatra, Indonesia.
