WWF applauds today is announcement of the proposed designation of key areas of polar bear habitat across Alaska by the U.S. Department of the Interior. The requirement for the identification of ’critical habitat’ was triggered by the listing of polar bears as threatened under the US Endangered Species Act in 2008.
October 22, 2009
WWF has enjoyed many significant conservation achievements across the past year. Below are a few success stories highlighting exciting results, but also emphasizing our continuous commitment to confront the ongoing challenges faced by our planet.
August 28, 2009
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin announced today that Russia will create a new 1.5 million hectare park in the Arctic, a central area for the Barents and Kara Sea polar bear populations.
June 16, 2009
WWF applauded the Obama administration and Secretary Salazar for their strong statements today and commitments to date on the need for ’comprehensive energy and climate strategy that curbs climate change and its impacts including the loss of sea ice.’
May 08, 2009
On Monday, April 6, ministers from nations representing the Arctic and Antarctic regions gathered at the State Department in Washington for high-level talks on climate change and other issues that are affecting the two Poles. The summit marked the first time that Arctic Council nations and Antarctic Treaty members have ever gathered to meet as one body.
April 20, 2009
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