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Freshwater One of Biggest Issues Ahead of Rio+20
15 Jun 2012 - 11:18 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — Freshwater “is one of the biggest issues that has come out” of final preparatory meetings in Rio before heads of states arrive next week, Director of the United Nations Environment Program’s Region
Asia Needs to Invest More to Protect Its “Natural Capital”
6 Jun 2012 - 08:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MANILA, Philippines — Asian countries need to significantly increase investment in “natural capital,” or the value of natural resources like forests, rivers and oceans, to ensure these resources are properly protected
WWF Urges Political Leaders to Measure Natural Capital
5 Jun 2012 - 09:46 by Local Press Report
Geneva (WWF) — Heading into the UN Conference on Sustainable Development in Brazil, WWF has urged political leaders to use this powerful opportunity to change the way that progress is measured, so that the value
WWF Russia Criticizes Medvedev's New Environmental Strategy
13 May 2012 - 13:19 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MOSCOW, Russia — Russian authorities are touting the new state environmental strategy introduced earlier in this month by outgoing President Dmitri Medvedev as a “historic stride” toward greening the country
Human Activities Used Resources of 1.5 Earths in 2007
27 Oct 2010 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — Human activities in 2007 used the equivalent of total resources available for 1.5 planet Earths, double the amount of resources used in 1966, according to a new report from WWF International.
Human Activities Used Resources of 1.5 Earths in 2007
27 Oct 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — Human activities in 2007 used the equivalent of total resources available for 1.5 planet Earths, double the amount of resources used in 1966, according to a new report from WWF International.
Human Activities Used Resources of 1.5 Earths in 2007
25 Oct 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — Human activities in 2007 used the equivalent of total resources available for 1.5 planet Earths, double the amount of resources used in 1966, according to a new report from WWF International.
Human Activities Used Resources of 1.5 Earths in 2007
25 Oct 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — Human activities in 2007 used the equivalent of total resources available for 1.5 planet Earths, double the amount of resources used in 1966, according to a new report from WWF International.
SAB Miller/WWF Report Finds Crop Cultivation Chief Water Consumer in Production Chain
22 Sep 2010 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
LONDON, United Kingdom — Brewing giant SAB Miller and environmental NGO WWF earlier this month released the latest information from their "Water Futures" collaboration, showing that, while water use
SAB Miller/WWF Report Finds Crop Cultivation Chief Water Consumer in Production Chain
22 Sep 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
LONDON, United Kingdom — B rewing giant SAB Miller and environmental NGO WWF earlier this month released the latest information from their "Water Futures" collaboration, showing that, while water use for
SAB Miller/WWF Report Finds Crop Cultivation Chief Water Consumer in Production Chain
20 Sep 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
LONDON, United Kingdom — Brewing giant SAB Miller and environmental NGO WWF earlier this month released the latest information from their "Water Futures" collaboration, showing that, while water use
Action to Save Baltic Sea Lags Behind: WWF
26 May 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
HELSINKI, Finland (AFP) — Actions to save the Baltic Sea from environmental damage are behind schedule, according to international environmental NGO WWF. "Efforts by coastal states to
Lloyds Report Calls for Urgent Business Action on Water Scarcity
12 May 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
LONDON, United Kingdom — Specialist insurance group Lloyds, in conjunction with the environmental organization WWF, has released a new report
Lloyds Report Calls for Urgent Business Action on Water Scarcity
12 May 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
LONDON, United Kingdom — Specialist insurance group Lloyds, in conjunction with the environmental organization WWF, has released a new report warning of the consequences of corporate inaction in addressing
Lloyds Report Calls for Urgent Business Action on Water Scarcity
10 May 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
LONDON, United Kingdom — Specialist insurance group Lloyds, in conjunction with the environmental organization WWF, has released a new report warning of the consequences of corporate inaction in addressing
Lloyds Report Calls for Urgent Business Action on Water Scarcity
10 May 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
LONDON, United Kingdom — Specialist insurance group Lloyds, in conjunction with the environmental organization WWF, has released a new report
Nalco, WWF Launch Partnership to Protect Water Resources
29 Mar 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united states, IL, NAPERVILLE — u S-based water treatment and process improvement company Nalco has joined international environmental group WWF to develop best practices to protect and conserve water across the world.
Nalco, WWF Launch Partnership to Protect Water Resources
29 Mar 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united states, IL, NAPERVILLE — US-based water treatment and process improvement company Nalco has joined international environmental group WWF to develop best practices to protect and conserve water across the world.
WWF Criticizes Bystroye Canal Construction
17 Mar 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BUCHAREST, Romania — Global environmental NGO WWF warned that key areas such as the Danube Delta are still at risk even though the Ukrainian government has recently decided to designate large
Half of UAE's Water Wasted
18 Jan 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
ABU DHABI (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — The UAE has the highest water consumption in the world, at 550 liters per person per day, and half of its water is wasted, according to the WWF-Emirates Wildlife Society (WWF-EWS).
WWF Funds Groundwater Study in Guyana
13 Jan 2010 - 13:35 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
GEORGETOWN, Guyana — I nternational environmental group WWF is funding a study examining the use of groundwater along the coast of Guyana, where most of the country's population lives.
WWF Funds Groundwater Study in Guyana
13 Jan 2010 - 13:35 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
GEORGETOWN, Guyana — I nternational environmental group WWF is funding a study examining the use of groundwater along the coast of Guyana, where most of the country's population lives.
ADB, WWF Working Together for Sustainability Management
26 Oct 2009 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MANILA, Philippines — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and international environmental watchdog WWF are working to strengthen their partnership on sustainable management of natural resources in the Asia-Pacific
Brazilian National Water Agency, WWF Sign Agreement on Water Awareness Work
7 Oct 2009 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Brazil, BRASILIA — The Brazilian National Water Agency (ANA) and International NGO WWF last week signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement to work on communication and training activities related to water resources.
SABMiller, WWF Reveal Beer's Water Footprint
26 Aug 2009 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Sweden, STOCKHOLM — International beer company SABMiller has teamed up with WWF to conduct a report on the company's water footprint for its productions in South Africa and Czech Republic.
SABMiller, WWF Reveal Beer's Water Footprint
26 Aug 2009 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Sweden, STOCKHOLM — International beer company SABMiller has teamed up with WWF to conduct a report on the company's water footprint for its productions in South Africa and Czech Republic.
SABMiller, WWF Reveal Beer's Water Footprint
24 Aug 2009 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Sweden, STOCKHOLM — International beer company SABMiller has teamed up with WWF to conduct a report on the company's water footprint for its productions in South Africa and Czech Republic.
Montenegro Dams Could Harm Water Ways, Says New WWF Report
22 Jul 2009 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
PODGORICA, Montenegro — Proposed dams on the Moraca River in Montenegro will likely harm the river and Lake Skadar, the largest lake in the Balkans, according to a new WWF and Green Home report.
China Diverting Water From Russia's Argun River, WWF Says
17 Jun 2009 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MOSCOW, Russia — The Russian Branch of the WWF (Worldwide Fund for Nature) reported on its website that the water transfer project implemented by China may cause the dehydration of the Argun River flowing
European Draft Water Plans Not Up to Par, Says New WWF and EEB Study
17 Jun 2009 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BRUSSELS, Belgium — A new study conducted by the WWF (Worldwide Fund for Nature) and the European Environment Bureau (EEB) said poor water management planning is undermining Europe's efforts to safeguard
China Diverting Water From Argun River, WWF Says
15 Jun 2009 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MOSCOW, Russia — The Russian Branch of the WWF (Worldwide Fund for Nature) reported on its website that the water transfer project implemented by China may cause the dehydration of the Argun
Coca-Cola, WWF Partner to Protect Fresh Water
11 Nov 2008 - 12:55 by Local Press Report
ATLANTA, Ga. (Coca-Cola Company) — The Coca-Cola Company, in partnership with the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) has announced new targets to improve water efficiency and reduce carbon emissions within its systemwide operations.
Russian Ecologists Push for Law on Oil Pollution
15 Jul 2008 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MOSCOW, Russia — At the initiative of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), 10 Russian ecological organizations have sent a letter to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin requesting that the government adopt a law to protect
Climate Change Will Affect Fresh Water: WWF
15 Jul 2008 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
MOSCOW, Russia (The Moscow News Weekly (Russia)) — Fresh water supplies will be one of the first areas affected by climate change in Russia, according to Alexey Kokorin, coordinator of Russian programs on climate change for the Worldwide Fund for Na
Vietnam: WWF Launches Pollution Project in Dong Nai River
29 Jan 2008 - 19:33 by Local Press Report
Vietnam, HANOI (Vietnam Bridge) — - Global conservation organization the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has launched a project to address pollution in the Tri An Reservoir and lower Dong Nai River.
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