This scorecard, published by WWF and Allianz, shows an overview of how the G8 countries and 5 emerging countries are addressing the issue of climate change. Continued…
Conservation news
* Hope for South West Australia’s waters:
* All Eyes On The Coral Triangle:
* Call to businesses on Asia Pulp and Paper
* GBR update
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Geothermal energy: powering Australia from the inside out
Extracting precious matter from under Australian soils could power our homes and businesses - but this time it’s not coal or gas - its heat!
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Face the G8
What would you do if you were a member of the G8? Would you choose the right policies that lead us to an environmentally sustainable future, or make the same old empty promises and continue with ‘business as usual’?
Find out in our new online campaign and Face the G8 at http://facetheg8.panda.org
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End the legalised killing of flying foxes
Take action to stop the shooting of grey-headed flying-foxes - WWF supports the campaign to end the issuing of licences by the NSW Government to shoot this threatened species for crop protection.
Many are breeding females who are often wounded to die a slow and painful death. They also leave behind orphaned young, who then die from hunger and thirst. Queensland has already banned the shooting of flying foxes for crop protection.
It’s time NSW did the same.
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Your image can save the world
Canon has created a photographic campaign, Canon’s Creative for a Cause, to give Australians and New Zealanders the ability to win a cause of their choice $60,000 AUD and $25,000 NZD. This is a great opportunity for budding photographers and charities to gain exposure and win some much needed cash.
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Fire and Gouldian Finch - Part three: getting down to business
Tida Nou, part of WWF Australia’s species team, recently took part in a back-on-country trip with Helen Pitman, Nyaliga Traditional Owners and Wunggurr Rangers to Karunjie Station in the east Kimberley region.
Here she tells us her story:
In 2008, a fire management plan was prepared by the Kimberley Land Council and Nyaliga Traditional Owners. The fire management plan for Karunjie involved undertaking an early dry season trip to the property, and trying to reinstate a more patchy mosaic burning regime and protecting the property from late season wildfires, through creation of fire breaks and a combination of aerial and on-ground burning. Continued…
Fire and Gouldian Finch - Part two: fire management
Tida Nou, part of WWF Australia’s species team, recently took part in a back-on-country trip with Helen Pitman, Nyaliga Traditional Owners and Wunggurr Rangers to Karunjie Station in the east Kimberley region.
Here she tells us her story:
Fire is a natural process in tropical savannas. The prevalence of fire in northern Australia is due to the monsoonal climate, in which the monsoonal rains promote rapid grass growth, followed by rapid drying out in the dry season, creating a highly flammable environment. Continued…
Fire and Gouldian Finch - Part one: getting ready!
Tida Nou, part of WWF Australia’s species team, recently took part in a back-on-country trip with Helen Pitman, Nyaliga Traditional Owners and Wunggurr Rangers to Karunjie Station in the east Kimberley region.
Here she tells us her story:
If you have seen the film “Australia”, you will see quite a lot of footage is taken of the majestic Cockburn Range. The ancient mesa rises 600 metres above the surrounding plains and has rich ribbons of fiery red and orange hues weaving through the cliff face. You get some fantastic views of the range driving along the famous Gibb River Road (check it out in the video!). Continued…
One man runs for WWF, but lets not forget the giveaways
Can one man make a difference to our planet? Former footy player Shane Wakelin is. He will be running to raise money for WWF-Australia in the Run Melbourne Charity event on June 28 2009. We appreciate this fantastic effort by Shane.
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