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A world that needs to use coal less is actually using it more, causing carbon emission reduction targets to slip even further out of reach

03 Jul 2008
G8 countries too slow in race against climate change
Four days ahead of the G8 summit in Japan a new research examines the climate performance of G8 nations, India and other major emerging economies, and reveals that G8 countries are lagging in the race against climate change. » Read more

 
01 Jul 2008
Musical a hit among youth
New Delhi, July 1, 2008: A musical play – The Day Unville Found S – organized by WWF-India in association with Kalasmriti productions was an instant hit between young children and parents alike. The play was organized as part of Vanmahoutsav Day Celebrations of WWF-India and was acted, produced and directed by children and young adults not older than 25! » Read more

 
The Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) is one of the most endangered freshwater crocodile species – it is cited as critically endangered by IUCN, and is listed as a Schedule I species in the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

27 Jun 2008
Telemetry offers new insight on Gharial deaths
June 27, 2008, New Delhi: “We could be closer than ever before in understanding the real cause of gharial deaths”, said Mr. Ravi Singh, Secretary General and CEO, WWF-India and Chairman of Gharial Crisis Management Group at an event here at New Delhi. He added, “Fundamental gaps in the knowledge of gharial biology were highlighted in the course of investigations of gharial mortalities that occurred in Chambal. We are hopeful that telemetry test currently underway on gharials will fill in gaps in our understanding of this species.” » Read more

 
The workshop was held at the Karnataka Judicial Academy, Bangalore.

10 Jun 2008
TRAFFIC India and WWF organise a workshop for Judiciary on Wildlife Conservation
Karnataka Judicial Academy, Bangalore, India: In an Indian first, TRAFFIC India and WWF, in partnership with Karnataka Judicial Academy and Karnataka Forest Department, held a two day orientation programme on wildlife conservation for the Judiciary in Karnataka. » Read more

 
18 May 2008
Nokia India Joins Hands with WWF-India
Mumbai: Nokia, the leading mobile communications company in India, today announced its partnership with WWF-India, one of the largest conservation organizations in the country, to be involved in WWF-India’s Tiger conservation programme. This announcement was jointly made by Mr. Ravi Singh, Secretary General and CEO, WWF-India, and Mr. D Shivakumar, VP and Managing Director, Nokia India, at an event held in Mumbai today. » Read more

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