Environmental and conservation news: Europe
20 Nov 2008
EU urged to guard against Arctic resource rush
The communication on the European Union and the Arctic region released today’s by the European Commission is seen by WWF as an important contribution to the goal of ensuring that the Arctic is not destroyed by a new natural resources rush. » Read more
20 Nov 2008
Thousands join bluefin tuna boycott
Close to 16,000 citizens from 149 countries have signed up to join numerous restaurants, retailers and chefs in boycotting Mediterranean bluefin tuna – until stocks have recovered and the fishery is properly controlled and managed.
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19 Nov 2008
Going, going, gone? - Why the UK Government shouldn’t let energy auction billions slip away
The UK Government should begin to raise the billions of Euros it needs to tackle climate change by setting aside revenues gained from the first UK auction of pollution credits, being held today, according to a new joint paper released by WWF and Oxfam. » Read more
14 Nov 2008
Europe sits on damning bluefin tuna report
A European fisheries report demonstrating continuing widespread infringements by bluefin tuna fleets despite increased fleet surveillance in the Mediterranean has been delayed until after the conclusion of next week's key international tuna commission meeting to decide on a new management regime for the fishery.
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14 Nov 2008
Illegal fishing harms honest fishermen
WWF welcomes the European Commission’s decision to put out a legislative proposal to update current control and enforcement rules for fisheries. WWF urges EU Fisheries Ministers to provide a coherent and efficient system of rules against widespread illegality in the fisheries sector. » Read more
13 Nov 2008
EU’s ideas for energy looking tired
A coherent plan to reduce energy consumption was conspicuous by its absence from the European Union’s latest attempt to deal with the energy and climate crisis.
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13 Nov 2008
EU needs carbon-free energy policy by mid-century, says WWF
The European Commission released today an ‘Energy security and solidarity action plan’ which addresses some of the gaps in the present EU climate and energy policy, such as the need to strengthen energy efficiency and ease grid access for renewable energies. » Read more
12 Nov 2008
Sustainable shipment opens new palm oil options
The arrival of the first certified sustainable palm oil shipment in Europe opens up possibilities for palm oil users to move away from subsidising forest destruction and social disruption from expanding palm oil plantations. » Read more
12 Nov 2008
Energy outlook preaches revolution but doesn’t quite get to it
WWF has welcomed the International Energy Agency's call for an ‘energy revolution’ when the inter-governmental organisation presented its new World Energy Outlook in London today.
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10 Nov 2008
EU must stop waste of fish
Today the European Commission presented its annual recommendations for fisheries quotas in 2009 for the North-East Atlantic, including the North Sea. WWF welcomes proposals to reduce fishing effort for North Sea sole and nephrops (shrimp) but is disappointed that there is no clear recommendation on recovering depleted North Sea cod stocks. » Read more
