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28
October 2004 - Action Alert
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More
action needed to
 stop
a marina development threatening Malaysia's Tioman Island. Great
news on the Kyoto Protocol, and Greece in trouble for failing to
protect loggerhead turtles. |
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Development
threatens Malaysia's spectacular Tioman Island
One of Malaysia's renowned dive sites
- home to endangered giant clams, coral reefs, whale sharks and more -
is under threat from plans to build a marina and airport.
Passport holders have sent 9,000 emails to Malaysia's Minister for Transport, urging him to stop the development. The underwater treasures, that are of huge value to the local tourism industry, could be wiped out if the plan goes ahead. Express your concerns now to the Minister for Natural
Resources and Environment.
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Campaign update
The European Commission has announced that Greece will be charged for
failing to protect the largest nesting population of Mediterranean
loggerhead turtles.
The Commission claims that the government is not doing enough to protect the nesting sites of the turtle on Zakynthos' beaches, and the latest charge will serve as a final warning before action is taken. At a recent meeting organised by WWF-Greece, the Deputy
Environment Minister, Mr Kaloyiannis, said that Zakynthos is a priority
for his Ministry. Passport holders sent 11,000 emails to Greece's Prime
Minister and Environment Minister, expressing concern over the
country's failure to protect the turtles. |
Kyoto
Protocol enters into force
Over
the years we've appealed to Passport holders to urge world leaders to
support the Kyoto Protocol, the only international agreement to fight
climate change. Your efforts have now paid off!
The Russian government has approved the Kyoto Protocol - clearing the way for the treaty to become international law in early 2005. Many thanks to all of you who have supported our climate
campaigns over the years. |