Addressing investors in Paris today, Total Chairman and CEO Christophe de Margerie affirmed that the company will not explore for oil within the boundaries of Virunga National Park in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Responding to questions posed by conservation group WWF, de Margerie told the annual shareholder meeting that Total is making a “commitment to respect the current limits” of the park, which is Africa’s oldest World Heritage Site.
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Total to keep out of Virunga World Heritage Site
Jim Leape to step down as WWF International Director General in 2014
Gland, Switzerland: Jim Leape has announced his decision to step down as Director General of WWF International in early 2014.
Leonardo Dicaprio to hold a Charity Auction
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio, will be holding an auction to raise funds to protect endangered animals in the world. This Auction will be held next week on Monday in New York at the 11th Hour Auction.
President Waheed inaugurates modern Water Desalination Plant in Dhuvaafaru Island
Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Waheed has inaugurated a water desalination plant on the island of Dhuvaafaru on April 13 2013, Speaking at the ceremony, the President highlighted that this modern desalination plant, equipped with latest technology, was the future of water processing in the Maldives.
Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work
Winners: Anoka Primrose Abeyrathne, Asia region; Evans Wadongo, pan-Commonwealth and Africa region; and Kemar Saffrey, Caribbean region.
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