Marine
Reforming EU Fisheries Subsidies
Submitted by staff on Tue, 02/14/2012 - 11:27
ShareThisIn times of financial austerity, the ineffectiveness of fisheries aid is brought into sharp focus as is the overall cost to society of both fisheries subsidies and broader fisheries management failures.
INFOGRAPHIC: Marine turtles in the Coral Triangle
Submitted by staff on Tue, 02/14/2012 - 11:27
ShareThisMarine turtles are to the Coral Triangle what jewels are to a crown: both indispensable and marvelous. In the case of turtles, they are also highly vulnerable.
Check out this infographic to discover the simple aspects of turtles' life cycle, and the threats they face in the ocean.
Europe’s fish stocks are in trouble. Do citizens care?
Submitted by staff on Mon, 05/30/2011 - 17:38
ShareThisOn 12 April 2012, WWF launched the results of an EU citizen’s poll on the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) at the European Parliament. The poll is timely - it comes as the European Commission is about to handover its reform proposal to the European Parliament and Member States for approval.
No increase in blind spending. NGOs & OCEAN2012 oppose increase fuel subsidies to fisheries sector
Submitted by staff on Wed, 05/11/2011 - 10:38
ShareThisSelected Members of the EU Parliament have called for an increase op possible de minimis aid to the fisheries sector, mainly to provide fuel subsidies to the fisheries sector at a time of rising fuel prices.
WWF study shows decline in Fiji marine turtle shell trade
Submitted by staff on Wed, 03/02/2011 - 16:50
ShareThisSuva, Fiji - The marine turtle derivatives trade in Fiji is showing a marked decrease compared to previous years, a new report from WWF South Pacific says.
WTO Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations: Which Way Forward?
Submitted by staff on Tue, 02/08/2011 - 11:15
ShareThisWWF issues a statement reacting to the proposals submitted by WTO member states at the beginning of the year. WTO negotiations are gearing up once more following a renewed mandate issued by G20 leaders in Seoul, Korea late last year and echoed in various fora.
Read the full statement >>
BROCHURE: WWF Coral Triangle programme
Submitted by staff on Mon, 12/06/2010 - 11:58
ShareThisWWF has been pioneering conservation in the Coral Triangle for more than twenty years, collaborating with businesses, NGO, government agencies and communities.
Reform of the Common Fisheries Policy: WWF's recommendations for the European Union’s external fleet
Submitted by staff on Wed, 11/17/2010 - 07:46
ShareThisFishing outside EU waters by EU vessels should be firmly anchored in the 2012 revision of the Common Fisheries Policy. This is to ensure consistency and clarity on the standards of behaviour for EU vessels wherever they fish.
Check out WWF's recommendations to improve the rules that apply to EU activities, to ensure sustainable fisheries abroad.
Now is the time to secure a future for European fisheries - WWF Manifesto
Submitted by staff on Thu, 08/26/2010 - 12:18
ShareThisExcessive pressure on fish stocks has degraded the marine environment and made European waters an increasingly difficult place to run sustainable and profitable fisheries.
