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Confiscated: Shawls of Death
The international trade in shahtoosh shawls, appropriately labeled 'shawls of death,' still persists.
Is the wood you use ok?
How can you tell if your wooden garden fence isn't the product of illegal logging that has destroyed the homes of tigers and leopards?
Spelling their way to a brighter future
The buzz in Al Zuhour Private School, Sharjah gave way to smiles as children received certificates for successfully clearing the Enviro-Spellathon test.
Give Corals Back their Colour
Coral reefs, one of the oldest types of living systems on earth, support a variety of life that rivals that of the Amazon.
The Day After Tomorrow
Interview with Jennifer Morgan, Director of WWF's Climate Change Programme, on her views regarding the Hollywood blockbuster 'The Day After Tomorrow.'
Environmental challenges in the UAE
An unprecedented rate of development, transient population and a high ecological footprint (per capita measurement of environmental impact) are some environmental challenges facing the UAE, outlined Dr. Frederic Launay, Director, WWF- UAE.
The crack down on illegal wildlife trade
A passenger arrives at Dubai International Airport on a flight from Kabul. He carries an 850 kg consignment of animal pelts and garments. 'Rabbit fur,' he claims. 'Dyed to look like wild animal skins.' Customs officials are far from convinced.
Project Dolphin
Dolphin Energy CEO, Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, responds to questions by the WWF-EWS on the Dolphin Gas project and environment. Mr. Al Sayegh is board member of the WWF-EWS, and Dolphin Energy, a member of its Corporate Club
Tackling toxics
Last month, when France became the 50th Party to join the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), it triggered a countdown for this historic treaty to become binding international law.
The Enviro-Spellathon in Fujairah - A splendid launch
His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Muhammad Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah and Member of the Supreme Council, couldn't attend the launch ceremony of the Enviro-Spellathon in Fujairah's Siji Hotel on 1st March. He invited participants to his place instead.
The power of partnerships
Changes in corporate practice are essential for any progress towards halting the damage to the planet's natural environment. Companies are often seen as being part of the environment's problem; but the WWF sees them as also being key to the solution.
Protecting the marine environment
The WWF is urging governments attending a major conference on the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Kuala Lumpur on 9th to 20th February 2004 to commit to increased protection of endangered marine species and habitats.
Making eco-sense, the Sony way
Play station, television, home theatre and a whole host of similar products spring to mind when one thinks of Sony, the consumer electronics giant. But natural resource conservation?
Finding a place for Ecotourism in the UAE
Few of us associate leisure tourism with environmental degradation. How, after all, can recreational activities like lying on a beach, water sports, golfing, wildlife viewing or even shopping, harm the environment?
Endangered wolves
Mammals of the Arabian desert, especially predators, have suffered dramatic declines over the last few decades. They have been gunned down, trapped, poisoned and obliterated in other ways.
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