http://www.wetlands.orgRSS feeds for Wetlands for water and life60http://www.wetlands.org/News/Pressreleases/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3162/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.wetlands.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=60&ModuleID=675&ArticleID=3162http://www.wetlands.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3162&PortalID=0&TabID=60http://www.wetlands.org/News/Pressreleases/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3162/Default.aspxBrussels, Belgium – Wetlands International is deeply concerned about the European Commission's announced approval of a biofuel sustainability scheme for palm oil certified by the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).  This development will open the EU doors to palm oil under the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED) without any guarantees that this will contribute to climate change mitigation or safeguard forests and tropical peatlands. Paul BrothertonTue, 27 Nov 2012 11:46:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3162http://www.wetlands.org/News/Pressreleases/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3101/Default.aspx#Comments1http://www.wetlands.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=60&ModuleID=675&ArticleID=3101http://www.wetlands.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3101&PortalID=0&TabID=60http://www.wetlands.org/News/Pressreleases/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3101/Default.aspxBrussels, Belgium – The European Commission announced yesterday that it will not consider indirect land use change (ILUC) in sustainability requirements for biofuels. Wetlands International is deeply disappointed. This proposal undermines the objective of EU biofuels policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. While the additional decision to limit the use of food crops as fuel is welcome, the omission of ILUC factors has direct detrimental consequences for both wetlands and climate.Paul BrothertonThu, 18 Oct 2012 14:46:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3101http://www.wetlands.org/News/Pressreleases/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3061/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.wetlands.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=60&ModuleID=675&ArticleID=3061http://www.wetlands.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3061&PortalID=0&TabID=60http://www.wetlands.org/News/Pressreleases/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3061/Default.aspxNew York - In September 2011 Wetlands International announced its Commitment to Action under the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), which is ‘Securing Wetland Carbon Stores for Climate’. The aim of this global NGO is to achieve emission reductions in the order of at least 100 megatons by 2015 through the conservation and rehabilitation of carbon-rich wetlands. Now, one year later, they are well on the way to achieving their commitment.Sander CarpaijSun, 23 Sep 2012 06:01:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3061http://www.wetlands.org/News/Pressreleases/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3021/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.wetlands.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=60&ModuleID=675&ArticleID=3021http://www.wetlands.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3021&PortalID=0&TabID=60http://www.wetlands.org/News/Pressreleases/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3021/Default.aspxBucharest, Romania - The 11th meeting of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands concluded last week in Bucharest with the adoption of 22 resolutions on issues addressing the wise use of wetlands in 162 signatory countries. Wetlands International welcomes several decisions including the recognition of the overuse of pesticides and growing impacts of foreign-based land investment on wetlands. While many of the resolutions provide needed guidance to address threats facing wetlands, resolutions needed to address cross-sectoral challenges such as climate change and energy remain weak.Paul BrothertonThu, 19 Jul 2012 09:31:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3021http://www.wetlands.org/News/Pressreleases/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2959/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.wetlands.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=60&ModuleID=675&ArticleID=2959http://www.wetlands.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2959&PortalID=0&TabID=60http://www.wetlands.org/News/Pressreleases/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2959/Default.aspxBuenos Aires, Argentina - Wetlands International in Argentina has become a member of the Round Table on Responsible Soy to help addressing the loss of wetlands and their values in the guidelines for responsible soy. Wetland areas are severely threatened by the expansion of soy cultivation due to water extraction, pollution and reclamation, with considerable costs for society.Sander CarpaijTue, 22 May 2012 15:06:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2959http://www.wetlands.org/News/Pressreleases/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2901/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.wetlands.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=60&ModuleID=675&ArticleID=2901http://www.wetlands.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2901&PortalID=0&TabID=60http://www.wetlands.org/News/Pressreleases/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2901/Default.aspxA firestorm is sweeping across Tripa’s protected peatswamp forests, endangering the last few hunderd Orangutans remaining in this threatened area. The fires seem a direct result from draining for illegal palm oil expansion into the area. Wetlands International is saddened by the devastation of this forest; the organisation has called for many years for a better conservation of the precious old growth forest.Sander CarpayMon, 02 Apr 2012 11:45:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2901http://www.wetlands.org/News/Pressreleases/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2659/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.wetlands.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=60&ModuleID=675&ArticleID=2659http://www.wetlands.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2659&PortalID=0&TabID=60http://www.wetlands.org/News/Pressreleases/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2659/Default.aspxBonn, Germany - A team of Wetlands International is present at the UN Climate meeting in Bonn (SBSTA), advocating for wetland conservation in the light of climate change. There we participate in two Side Events and bring our points across in the subsequent Adaptation Fund Board meeting as well. Sander CarpaijMon, 06 Jun 2011 17:03:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2659http://www.wetlands.org/News/Pressreleases/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2583/Default.aspx#Comments22http://www.wetlands.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=60&ModuleID=675&ArticleID=2583http://www.wetlands.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2583&PortalID=0&TabID=60http://www.wetlands.org/News/Pressreleases/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2583/Default.aspxAn increasing part of Malaysia’s palm oil is produced at the account of huge areas of tropical peatswamp forests. Especially in the Malaysian state of Sarawak, expansion of oil palm plantations may lead to the complete loss of these vast, unique forests by the end of this decade. This is shown by new figures from Wetlands International and Sarvision.Sander CarpayTue, 01 Feb 2011 00:11:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2583http://www.wetlands.org/News/Pressreleases/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2475/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.wetlands.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=60&ModuleID=675&ArticleID=2475http://www.wetlands.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2475&PortalID=0&TabID=60http://www.wetlands.org/News/Pressreleases/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2475/Default.aspxNew research warns of massive increase in carbon emissions and land conversion Brussels, Belgium – Plans to increase the use of biofuels in Europe over the next ten years will require up to 69,000 square kilometres of new land worldwide and make climate change worse, a new study reveals today [1].Sander CarpaijMon, 08 Nov 2010 00:04:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2475http://www.wetlands.org/News/Pressreleases/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2432/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.wetlands.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=60&ModuleID=675&ArticleID=2432http://www.wetlands.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2432&PortalID=0&TabID=60http://www.wetlands.org/News/Pressreleases/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2432/Default.aspxTIANJIN, CHINA (UNFCCC) – Greenhouse gas emissions from bioenergy1 – the development and burning of biofuels and the combustion of biomass to generate electricity – must be accounted for in national emission reduction targets under the Kyoto Protocol, say forest and climate experts from the Ecosystems Climate Alliance (ECA), of which Wetlands International is a member.Sander CarpaijTue, 05 Oct 2010 09:02:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2432http://www.wetlands.org/News/Pressreleases/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2407/Default.aspx#Comments1http://www.wetlands.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=60&ModuleID=675&ArticleID=2407http://www.wetlands.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2407&PortalID=0&TabID=60http://www.wetlands.org/News/Pressreleases/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2407/Default.aspxPlantations on peatsoils will no longer be supported by The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). This is a decision by the CDM Board as a result of concerns expressed by Wetlands International, Greifswald University and CDM-Watch, who alarmed the Board that these CDM projects directly result in very high greenhouse gas emissions from the drainage of peat soils for palm oil plantations.Sander CarpaijSat, 18 Sep 2010 15:10:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2407http://www.wetlands.org/News/Pressreleases/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2273/EU-policy-limits-wetland-loss-for-biofuels.aspx#Comments0http://www.wetlands.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=60&ModuleID=675&ArticleID=2273http://www.wetlands.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2273&PortalID=0&TabID=60http://www.wetlands.org/News/Pressreleases/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2273/EU-policy-limits-wetland-loss-for-biofuels.aspxAfter a long process since the adoption of the Renewable Energy Directive, the European Commission has now made clear that biofuels produced or imported to the EU cannot be produced at the cost of wetlands, peatlands or forests.Sander CarpaySat, 12 Jun 2010 16:58:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2273