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About Life - Summer 2010

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In this issue you will learn about some disappointing outcomes from the recent CITES meeting held in Doha. There were high expectations amongst the conservation community that CITES take positive steps to protect the Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna and several species of shark. Sadly the necessary resolutions were not implemented, and, we could be confronted with the demise these species in the not too distant future.

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Contents


Shark-free menu press conference
July 27, 2010

Shark solidarity

A WWF campaign reducing shark fin consumption is seeing strong support among local restaurant goers… Read more  
 
Green Award presentation ceremony
July 27, 2010

Winning the green game

A string of Hong Kong companies receive honours in the Capital Entrepreneur “Green Enterprise Awards 2010” by proving that eco-friendly practices can turn into a profit. Read more  
 
STEP carbon calculator screen
July 27, 2010

Easy as 1-2-3

The STEP Carbon Calculator provides students with a simple way to calculate their carbon footprint, turning complexity into child’s play… Read more  
 
Apple Mok, one of our Earth Hour low carbon gurus
July 27, 2010

Grassroots power

Earth Hour has come from humble origins to establish itself as a powerful global movement. At the heart of promoting the event are WWF ‘low carbon gurus’, ordinary people who lent their expertise to the cause and artists who showed their support through strong visuals. WWF About Life meets two such people and finds out how they got involved… Read more  
 
climate change
July 27, 2010

Low carbon creations

WWF’s latest low carbon campaign has been a big hit in Hong Kong, but how did it all come together? Read more  
 
Romer's tree frog
July 27, 2010

Welcome to the jungle

Rare local creatures from the sea and land all come together in an exhibition at the Hong Kong Science Museum to celebrate our vibrant biodiversity. Read more  
 
Tobi Lau, Reserve Officer (Mai Po) [Left] with local fisherman [Right]
July 27, 2010

Reaching out

When it comes to protecting ecosystems at Mai Po, Tobi Lau is connecting with local communities to find the solutions. Read more  
 
climate change
July 27, 2010

Low carbon connections

A recent study shows huge potential for reducing carbon emissions through the telecommunications industry… Read more  
 
Bluefin tuna
July 27, 2010

The fight for survival

The latest CITES meeting highlighted challenges to wildlife conservation, but as WWF About Life finds out, there is hope on the horizon. Read more