Environmental conservation work in Belgium


Latest news and publications


 
ICCAT, 2008: a decade long tradition of ignoring its scientists on catches and seasons continues, risking collapse of the world's last surviving large bluefin fishery.

24 Nov 2008
Tuna commission comes up with "a disgrace, not a decision"
The commission tasked with preventing a collapse of the Mediterranean bluefin tuna fishery today opted for catch quotas still far higher than its own scientists recommend and leaving industrial fleets free to scoop up tuna at the height of its spawning period.
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Unless urgent action is taken, Atlantic bluefin tuna will soon disappear from the Mediterranean

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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Bluefin and Yellowfin tuna being processed for sale at the Tokyo fishmarket, Japan.

13 Oct 2008
Spain, Japan back bluefin tuna ban
Key fishing state Spain and key tuna market Japan joined with a majority of other countries to back closing the Mediterranean Bluefin Tuna fishery until it can be brought under control and establishing protected areas in the main breeding grounds.
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New or updated projects

Modified: Oct 2008 - Started: May 2004

FSC Company Group

The project aims to further the development of the FSC Company Group within Belgium. WWF supports this group, which is made up of companies committed ... » Read more
 
Modified: Oct 2008 - Started: Jan 2007

Eco-Makala: Plantation of Fuel Wood around Virunga National Park for the Population of Goma

The Eco-Makala project aims to supply the population of Goma with sustainable energy sources, reducing rural poverty and providing protection for Viru... » Read more
 
Modified: Apr 2008 - Started: Apr 2008

Topten

Topten is a transparent consumer-oriented online search tool that enables comparison of all kind of energy consuming equipments. It presents the most ... » Read more

Contact

Geert Lejeune
(Conservation Director)
WWF Belgium,
Brussels

T: +32 2 3400955

Website

Offices

WWF Belgium,
Brussels

Boulevard Emile Jacqmain 90 1000 Brussels
Belgium

T: +32 2 340 09 99
F: +32 2 340 09 33

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