To help protect the regions' unique biodiversity, the Philippine government calls for an international boycott on the purchase of products such as jewelry made from illegally harvested black coral.
http://www.manilatimes.net/news/nation/save-the-seas-shun-coral-items-palace/


At a meeting of the InterAction Council in Quebec City, Canada, 20 former world leaders warn of an imminent global water crisis as they call for a new international water ethic and agree to establish a panel to assist with this vital shortage concern.
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-05/ic-vil053111.php,
http://www.france24.com/en/20110601-20-former-world-leaders-discuss-looming-water-crisis