International WWOOF Association

The International World Wide Opportunities On Organic Farms Association (WWOOF) provides the venue for people around the world to learn first-hand about organic growing methods; enables both the organic farmers and volunteers to make organic farming a viable alternative; and, improves communications concerning the importance of organic farming in the world today. Since its inception in 1971 London, WWOOF has […]

South America Banks on Regional Strategy to Safeguard Quarter of Earth’s Biodiversity

In an effort to safeguard almost a quarter of Earth’s biological diversity, Conservation International (CI) and South America’s five Andean nations are working together to build one of the most comprehensive and integrated networks of protected areas in the world. Collaborating with local communities, partner NGOs and the governments of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, CI has helped develop […]

Ghana Bushmeat Documentary Finalist at Film Festival

Conservation International’s “Say No to Bushmeat” documentary, which highlights the environmental damage and health problems caused by the commercial trade of wild game in Ghana, has been selected as a finalist at the 2003 Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival. Chosen from a field of 550 international entries, “Say No to Bushmeat” was nominated in the “Best Non-Broadcast” category. The 9-minute […]