Rhino Month
Concerned about Rhino poaching? Then get ready to take a stand and to make some noise.
On 22 September, RHINO DAY, WWF calls on all concerned citizens of the world to dust off their vuvuzelas, toot their horns and to make as much noise as possible, at 1pm, as a symbolic act to send a powerful message to leaders that the time to take serious and effective action against rhino poaching is now.
RHINO DAY will be the culmination of a month-long campaign by WWF and other partners, encouraging the public to help support South Africa’s rhino warriors – the men and women at the frontline who risk their lives daily against the sophisticated, ruthless and heavily-armed international criminal gangs who run the illegal rhino horn trade.
Together we can all play a role in the fight against Rhino poaching.
As part of RHINO MONTH, WWF is challenging individuals, businesses, schools, universities and other organisations to not only make a noise on 22 September, but also make a donation which will ensure that much-needed anti-poaching equipment and support can be secured for rangers across the region.
Cape Leopard spotted on BWI Champion Estate
WWF Biodiversity and Wine Initiative (BWI) Champion, Lourensford Estate recently discovered they had three leopards roaming the 4500ha property at night. The discovery was made after cameras were installed on the property to determine if the paw prints were indeed those of the endangered Cape Leopard.
An alpha male Romeo, a pregnant female Juliet and a young female Susan have been spotted on the estate and it is thought that there might be a few a more.“We are extremely proud to have these dazzling animals roaming our magnificent estate,” said Wim Braak, International Sales Manager of Lourensford Estate.
Towards a national water dialogue
WWF together with Pegasys Strategy and Development will be hosting a series of national water dialogues between private, public and non-profit sectors. The purpose of these dialogues will be to help the different sectors better understand shared water risks an also determine ways in which they can address these risks.
These dialogues will also be critical in empowering South African institutions to meaningfully contribute to international processes an towards the security of the country's water resources.
The first dialogue is scheduled to take place in early August, followed by two other sessions in the months of September and November. These dialogues will lead up to the International CEO Mandate which will take place in South Africa in November 2010.
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