Conservation and environmental news: Latin America
29 Nov 2008
Amazon deforestation trend on the increase
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon forests has flipped from a decreasing to an increasing trend, according to new annual figures released yesterday by the country's space agency INPE. Brazil's government has meanwhile confirmed that it will be issuing forest related carbon emission reduction targets on Monday. » Read more
27 Nov 2008
Pacific tuna face risky fisheries meeting
Yellowfin tuna and bigeye tuna fisheries in the western and central Pacific also face collapse if a forthcoming management meeting doesn't dramatically change the way they are harvested, WWF warned today.
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26 Nov 2008
INNOVATION IN CONSERVATION: THE CASE OF PARAGUAY’S ATLANTIC FORESTS
Sarah Hutchison1(WWF UK), reports from her visit to Paraguay (April 2008). » Read more
INNOVATION IN CONSERVATION: THE CASE OF PARAGUAY’S ATLANTIC FORESTS
Sarah Hutchison1(WWF UK), reports from her visit to Paraguay (April 2008). » Read more
20 Nov 2008
TOWARD ZERO NET DEFORESTATION
Paraguay has extended its Zero Deforestation Law for five more years. » Read more
14 Nov 2008
Living Planet analysis shows looming ecological credit crunch
New edition of WWF report regarding the state of the planet
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia.- According to WWF, the world is heading for an ecological credit crunch as human demands on the world's natural capital reach nearly a third more than earth can sustain. » Read more
30 Oct 2008
Reserve in the Brazilian Pantanal is awarded as the best tourism attraction 2009
For the second time, the Natural Heritage Private Reserve (RPPN) Rio da Prata was awarded first place as “The Best Attraction” by Guia Brasil Quatro Rodas, a famous Brazilian guide-book for travelers. The result was presented in September 22th in São Paulo and the winners will be listed in the 2009 version of the guide. » Read more
30 Oct 2008
Informe Planeta Vivo 2008: La Tierra, en plena recesión ecológica
Santiago de Cali, Colombia. Según WWF, el Planeta se dirige hacia una crisis del crédito ecológico provocada por el aumento de la demanda de la humanidad sobre el capital natural. Esta demanda ha superado ya en un 30 por ciento la capacidad de abastecimiento de la Tierra. » Read more
24 Oct 2008
The 3º Workshop of Natural Science Teachers was successfully carried out in Yhu
The natural sciences teachers workshop is an activity made by Peace Corps volunteers. The aim of this activity is to provide to natural sciences teachers from the countryside, all the tools and pedagogical techniques for environmental education. » Read more
22 Oct 2008
Seminar of Environmental Education in the cycle of Basic Sciences
San Clemente María Highschool was the organizer of the "First Seminar of Environmental Education in the cycle of Basic Sciences" » Read more
17 Oct 2008
Presence of WWF in schools in Coronel Bogado
Massive participation of students and teachers from Coronel Bogado in the cycle of environmental education organized by the Pro Cordillera San Rafael Association (PROCOSARA) with the support of WWF.
