China

Environmental conservation work in China

Latest news and publications

The Amur, or Siberian, tiger (<I>Panthera tigris altaica</I>) is threatened by poaching.

19 Nov 2008
Signs of Amur tiger in China give hope for struggling species
The discovery of Amur tiger tracks in Changbaishan in north-eastern China has given conservationists hope for a species that is rarely seen in that area.
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Cover page of the Armur-Heilong River Basin report

17 Nov 2008
Amur-Heilong River Basin
It is strange that the Amur-Heilong River is still unknown to the modern world, being one of the 10 largestrivers on Earth. Even its name conveys mystique and legend from historic times. European world maps use thename Amur, whereas China uses the name Heilongjiang, or “Black Dragon River”, for the same river. » Read more

The Cantor¹s giant soft shell turtle is one of the world¹s largest species
of freshwater turtle.

11 Nov 2008
Chinese wildlife consumption on the rise
The consumption of threatened species is on the rise in China again following a brief hiatus owing to fears surrounding the SARS virus in 2003.
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New or updated projects

Modified: Nov 2008 - Started: Jan 2008

Less Water More Rice

This project will progress the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in India. It builds on the 3-year work of the Dialogue in Water, Food and Environm... » Read more

Modified: Oct 2008 - Started: Aug 2007

HSBC Low Carbon Lifestyle Programme

A low carbon (LowC) lifestyle is making lifestyle choices to reduce your personal emissions footprint and expressing those choices and preferences to ... » Read more

Modified: Sep 2008 - Started: Aug 2008

WWF Hong Kong Shark Fin Initiative

Hong Kong is one of the major world markets for shark fin, demand for which is pushing many shark populations into major decline across the world. In ... » Read more

Contact

WWF China Programme Office,
Beijing
Wen Hua Gong,
Beijing Working People's Culture Palace Post Code:100006
China

T: +86 10 652 27100
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Hong Kong
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Asian House,
1 Hennessy Road,
Wanchai,
Hong Kong
China

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