The announcement is a major step forward for marine conservation in Hong Kong, and should mark the turning point for rebuilding its ravaged marine ecosystem. WWF is delighted that the Chief Executive has responded to the call to make the 4 marine parks truly protected zones, amounting to 2% of local waters. This is a substantial move towards WWF's target of 10% protection zones where fishing is not allowed. Within 5 years noticeable increases should be seen in the amount of fish inside the parks, and the start of greater catches outside.

Hong Kong’s waters were once abundant with marine life, including 80 species of hard coral and around 1,000 species of fish including Sharks, Manta rays and Green turtles. But today this once magnificent marine environment is suffering from pollution, development and overfishing.

Thank you for your action of support! WWF will continue to campaign for more protection zones, which will enable Hong Kong's marine life to survive undisturbed and thrive again.

To find out more vist the WWF Hong Kong website

An ambitious proposal has now been put forward by the Scottish Government which includes a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050. The proposal also includes the setting of annual targets and covers Scotland's share of international aviation and shipping emissions.

Thousands of messages calling for Scotland to lead the way on climate change were presented to the Scottish Government in April by a polar bear and a WWF volunteer.

In total, an incredible 20,000 public responses backing a strong bill were handed over, making it one of the largest-ever responses to a Scottish Government consultation. This shows the strength of support from the public for meaningful action to tackle climate change.

The Climate Change Bill may be the most important piece of legislation Scotland will see in its lifetime. A strong bill will make Scotland a true international leader in tackling climate change and will help safe-guard the futures of millions of people and species around the world.

The proposal will now start it's progress through the Scottish Parliament, and WWF is calling on Members of the Scottish Parliament to ensure that a strong Scottish Climate Change Bill becomes a reality.

To find out more visit the WWF Scotland website

And they really made a difference! After years of WWF campaigning, the government has announced vital new protection measures for the dolphins that will halt their decline.

From October 2008 the main threats to Hector's and Maui's dolphins, set net and trawl fishing, will be banned in more of the dolphins' range.

This means fewer dolphins will die each year in fishing nets. Hector's dolphin scientists state this will stop their numbers from declining further.

It's a significant and positive step forward in the battle to save our dolphins. Sadly though, it isn't enough protection to allow their numbers to actually grow. Set net and trawl fishing will still continue in some areas where Hector's and Maui's range.

Full protection will give dolphins chance to recover

The new measures will only keep dolphin numbers at their current, depleted level, and will not allow the dolphins to recover. This means they will still be at risk of extinction.

If the Government bans set net and trawl fishing throughout the dolphins' range, their numbers will grow and they will recover to their natural abundance.

Rest assured that WWF will continue to campaign for full protection for Hector's and Maui's dolphins. To find out more visit www.wwf.org.nz