The Indian government has scrapped a plan to militarize its forests and open them up for commercial exploitation, after a national and international outcry The government’s proposals were initially secret, and were drawn up with the involvement of the CEO of WWF-India, Ravi Singh. But they were leaked in March, and led to protests in India and an international campaign led by… Continue reading Indian scraps “dangerous” forest law after outcry
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You have stolen our forest.” Baka “Pygmies”’ heartfelt plea to European Commission
Hundreds of Baka “Pygmies” from the Congo rainforest have written to the European Commission, pleading with officials to visit them and ask their “advice and guidance” before providing more funds for the hugely controversial Messok Dja park on their land. The European Commission is one of the main funders of the project in the Republic of Congo, but the Baka say:… Continue reading You have stolen our forest.” Baka “Pygmies”’ heartfelt plea to European Commission
Germany freezes funding to WWF earmarked for Congo after reports of human abuse
The German government has frozen funding to WWF following a series of investigations by Buzzfeed revealing that the charity funds, equips, and works directly with forces that have tortured, raped and killed people. WWF has repeatedly suppressed accusations of violence and abuse. Earlier this month, BuzzFeed revealed that WWF had kept evidence of gang rape and torture at its German- and US- funded Salonga park under wraps.… Continue reading Germany freezes funding to WWF earmarked for Congo after reports of human abuse
WWF hit by another exposé of ranger abuses
A new investigation has uncovered further revelations of WWF-linked abuses of local people in the name of conservation. It’s the third major exposé this year since Survival International drew attention to the organization’s funding of an illegal conservation project. In Forest of Fear, part of Channel 4’s Unreported World series broadcast in the UK on May 31,… Continue reading WWF hit by another exposé of ranger abuses
Just One-Third of the World’s Longest Rivers Remain Free-Flowing
Only 21 of the world’s 91 rivers longer than 1,000 km that originally flowed to the ocean still retain a direct connection from source to sea. Only 37% of the world’s longest rivers remain free-flowing Nearly 60,000 large dams exist worldwide, with more than 3,700 currently planned or under construction Climate change is a growing… Continue reading Just One-Third of the World’s Longest Rivers Remain Free-Flowing
UK’s Charity Commission launches investigation into WWF
A major investigation by news site Buzzfeed, released March 4, 2019, exposed a shocking level of violent abuse by ecoguards and rangers funded by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Britain’s charity regulator has launched an official investigation into WWF, in a major blow to the embattled organization. The inquiry follows an explosive report by Buzzfeed News that revealed that WWF funds, equips,… Continue reading UK’s Charity Commission launches investigation into WWF
Accountability Can Reverse Plastic Pollution Crisis, says WWF Report
Global plastics pollution has been created in one generation and, with system-wide accountability, can be solved in one generation. The global plastics pollution crisis will only worsen unless all actors across the plastics value chain are made more accountable for the true cost of plastics to nature and people, warns a WWF report published today.… Continue reading Accountability Can Reverse Plastic Pollution Crisis, says WWF Report
Buzzfeed report exposes abuses on global scale by WWF-funded guards
A major investigation by news site Buzzfeed has today exposed a shocking level of violent abuse by ecoguards and rangers funded by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The report “WWF’s Secret War” reveals that “the beloved nonprofit with the cuddly panda logo funds, equips, and works directly with paramilitary forces that have been accused of beating, torturing,… Continue reading Buzzfeed report exposes abuses on global scale by WWF-funded guards
New Studies Show Progress Against Ivory Trade, Thanks to China Ban
The study found that 18 percent of regular outbound travelers bought ivory products on trips abroad, with Thailand and Hong Kong being the top two markets.
One in Seven Wildlife Rangers Have Been Seriously Injured in the Line of Duty Over the Past Year
New results released by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to mark World Ranger Day reveal that one in seven wildlife rangers (14 percent) surveyed across Asia and Central Africa have been seriously injured at work within the last 12 months. The results, part of the largest ever survey on ranger employment conditions and welfare, come as the… Continue reading One in Seven Wildlife Rangers Have Been Seriously Injured in the Line of Duty Over the Past Year
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