Henck Aaronstraat 63
Suite E
Paramaribo, Suriname
Phone: (597) 422 357
Fax: (597) 422 349
wwf@wwf.sr
Conservation Clubs in the Guianas
Rationale for work with Nature Clubs
In economies where the State or Government does not have capacity to monitor and manage its extensive wilderness areas and biological diversity, the role of forest-based communities as co-managers of their natural resources, can be extremely important to conservation.
Nature clubs, even when focused on children, can be an important tool to reach broader sectors of the community who themselves play significant roles in conservation.
Marine Turtle and Wildlife Workshops
On August 25-28, the species officer held Marine Turtle and Wildlife Conservation workshops at the Guyana Zoo involving children and youth from 9-17 years old.
The children learnt of the need to protect marine turtles and wildlife and were exposed to a variety of exciting games and exercises. As part of the education exercise, the Zoo manager was also taught more on the use of educational tools.
On September 4, a CITIES education and awareness workshop was held in Georgetown with customs officers, port police, and staff from the Wildlife Division and Forestry.
For more information on Species Conservation please contact Ms. Marie Louise Felix. Tel +597 422357or email: mlfelix@wwf.gy
World Wetlands Day 2009
Essay, Art and Poetry Competition for World Wetlands Day 2009 (WWD), in Guyana
A Call for Submissions
In observance of WWD, celebrated annually on February 2, WWF Guianas is hosting an Essay, Art and Poetry Competition. This year’s theme is: Upstream-Downstream: Wetlands connect us all. The Competition is open to children within four categories: 5 to 8 years, 9 to 11 years, 12 to 14 years and 15 to 17 years.
News and information
French Guiana set to tackle bycatch
A new law requiring French Guianese shrimp fishers to use special devices that reduce unwanted fish catch will help better protect marine turtles and other vulnerable marine species in the region.
Forests fundamental to effective climate deal
The world’s ability to control climate change could be crippled if global leaders do not support clear and effective targets to arrest deforestation at climate talks in Copenhagen in December, WWF said at the conclusion of a key global foresty ...
Amazon could prosper thanks to emission payments, be lost without
Global payments for ecological services rendered by the Amazon such as the carbon retaining in its forests could go a long way to preserving them, a new study has found.
