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The Enviro-Spellathon is a Shell-sponsored environmental education project for primary school children (age group: 6 - 12 years). This is the third time running that it will be implemented in schools across the UAE.
Think before you buy
CITES is the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. In October '03, the UAE held its fourth and final CITES workshop of a series.
Choithram - balancing business and the environment
It isn't easy to wander around in the UAE's cities and towns without coming across a Choithram supermarket. There are 30 outlets in the country. In addition, two Choithram stores opened recently in Emaar properties with a third on the way.
Shahtoosh, the lethal cost of luxury
A shopkeeper in Karama, Dubai tried to sell Razan a pashmina shawl. She wasn't interested. But the salesman wasn't giving up that easily. 'I can show you something else. Something very special; very precious,' he emphasised. Razan was curious. 'Shahtoosh,' he offered, almost in a whisper. 'But you shouldn't be having that!' she responded, in shock. 'It's illegal.'
The World Bank/WWF alliance for Forest Conservation
The World Bank, largest provider of development assistance globally and WWF, the world's largest conservation organisation formed an unprecedented alliance in 1997 to protect the world's forests.
Shell commits to biodiversity
Royal Dutch/Shell has declared natural World Heritage sites 'no go. areas. The announcement was made by Sir Philip Watts, Chairman and CEO of Shell, at a discussion hosted by the IUCN - The World Conservation Union and UNESCO World Heritage Centre on August 27, 2003 in Gland, Switzerland.
Tighter controls needed to curb increasing threats to snow leopards
One of the most endangered big cats in the world, the snow leopard, with an estimated population of only 4000 - 7000, is being severely threatened by illegal killing and trade, according to a recent study by TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade-monitoring network of WWF and IUCN - The World Conservation Union.
Enviro-Spellathon: on a winning track
Enviro-Spellathon, the most extensive environmental education programme of its kind ever to be conducted in the UAE, concluded for the academic year 2002-2003 with the participation of as many as 109,352 students from 387 schools across the emirates of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah.
Global commitment by Lafarge to reduce CO2 emissions
Lafarge is proud to announce that it is making a significant commitment to reducing its CO2 emissions as its contribution towards combating the threat of climate change. This commitment has been prepared in the context of the WWF/Lafarge Conservation Partnership.
Ivory use and trade shifts underground in India
Illicit trade in elephant ivory continues in India despite national ban since the 1970s according to report by TRAFFIC1, the wildlife trade monitoring network. Domestic ivory trade continues to be widespread in the country, but has now largely shifted underground, hindering law enforcement efforts.
WWF provides blueprint for power sector to curb global warming now
Global temperature has already risen by 0.6°C over the past century, affecting many ecosystems as well as people. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a rise of more than 2.0°C will lead to increased flooding, droughts, spreading of diseases, damage to corals and melting of glaciers, with devastating consequences.
WWF receives Historic building from Dubai Municipality
In a press conference on the 26th of March, 2003, Eng. AbdulRahaman Al Sharid, Director of the General Project Department of Dubai Municipality handed over to WWF a building in the beautiful and historic area of Al Bastakiya, close to the old wall of Dubai.
WWF recognises Qarnein Island as a Gift to the Earth
The island of Qarnein, 180 km. north-west of Abu Dhabi, and its surrounding waters have been declared as a 'Gift to the Earth' by the World Wide Fund for Nature International.
Island Gift to the Earth
The UAE island of Qarnein has been made a Gift to the Earth by the WorldWide Fund for Nature. It's the first ever site in the Arabian Gulf to become a Marine Protected Area. The WWF hopes to raise further goverment and corporate support for environmental concerns in the region.
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Good for the Earth, Good for Business
The relationship between businesses and the environment is a relatively modern phenomenon. A number of environmental and private organisations have been working together through associations and conventions adopted across the globe. In 2001 WWF set up its first permanent presence in the UAE, partly though the assistance of its Corporate Club.
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