Conservation and environmental news & publications: Germany
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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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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17 Nov 2008
Limits for the use of Clean Development Mechanism and Joint Implementation certificates within the EU Emissions trading Scheme in Germany 2008-2012
The European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) enables the use of emission reduction credits from projects within the scope of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Joint Implementation (JI) as proof of compliance with the emission reduction obligations. » Read more
Limits for the use of Clean Development Mechanism and Joint Implementation certificates within the EU Emissions trading Scheme in Germany 2008-2012
The European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) enables the use of emission reduction credits from projects within the scope of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Joint Implementation (JI) as proof of compliance with the emission reduction obligations. » 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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04 Nov 2008
A million tonnes of North Sea fish discarded every year
A million tonnes of fish and other sea creatures caught in the North Sea are thrown overboard every year, according to a new report from WWF-Germany.
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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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02 Oct 2008
Danube getting cleaner
The Danube and its tributaries are becoming cleaner, but more work is needed -- these are the results of the second Joint Danube Survey that were announced September 11 by the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River. » Read more
01 Oct 2008
Stronger European climate action could have €25 billion health benefit
Health savings of up to 25 billion euros could be achieved every year in Europe if the European Union immediately opted for stronger climate policies, says a new study published by health and environment NGOs. » Read more
27 Aug 2008
Baltic states failing to protect most damaged sea
Nine Baltic sea states all scored failing grades in an annual WWF evaluation of their performance in protecting and restoring the world’s most damaged sea.
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08 Jul 2008
International cruise ships are feeding the algal blooms in the Baltic Sea
A majority of the international cruise ships visiting the Baltic Sea continue to discharge their sewage straight into the sea. A plea by WWF to the cruise ship companies to stop their discharges of waste water has been met with refusal by most companies. » Read more
International cruise ships are feeding the algal blooms in the Baltic Sea
A majority of the international cruise ships visiting the Baltic Sea continue to discharge their sewage straight into the sea. A plea by WWF to the cruise ship companies to stop their discharges of waste water has been met with refusal by most companies. » Read more
