Conservation, Recycling and the Environment

Conservation is about looking after our natural resources, such as rivers, forests, oceans, and wildlife in order to preserve and protect them for all to enjoy now and in the future.

Organisations, such as the World Wildlife Fund and Greenpeace have been active in promoting conservation internationally.

Picture Gallery

A sign at Sealion Shores in Auckland Zoo

Conservation, Recycling and the Environment contains the following topics

Aerial view of the rainforest

Deforestation

Topsoil loss

Erosion

Skipjack tuna caught in a Japanese driftnet

Marine Conservation

A diver and bleached colonies of coral

Pollution and Environmental Damage

Recycling sign

Recycling

A refuelling ship for a Japanese whaling fleet

Whaling

Related Links (on other websites)

Greenpeace
Greenpeace is an independent, campaigning organisation that uses non-violent, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems, and force solutions for a green and peaceful future.
IUCN
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) is the world's largest conservation network.
CITES
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) aims to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.