Conservation and environmental news & publications: Norway
11 Dec 2008
Red-letter day for North Sea cod
The European Union and Norway have taken the first step towards saving millions of tonnes of cod and other North Sea fish every year.
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10 Dec 2008
Norway forces EU to reduce cod discards
European fishermen will have to apply drastic measures to avoid discarding unwanted fish overboard while fishing cod in the North Sea, as a result of the EU-Norway fisheries agreement reached early this morning. » Read more
08 Dec 2008
Green high-tech champions slow to take up China opportunities
Developed world countries with the reputation of being green technology leaders are falling behind in the huge new market for green goods and services opening up in China.
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05 Dec 2008
Battered sharks get critical listing
Four of the most commercially valuable sharks - one a staple of fish and chips - have just been listed as being of conservation concern by the International Convention on Migratory Species. WWF has actively lobbied for this recognition » Read more
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
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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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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10 Nov 2008
EU and Norway in cod stalemate
An impasse between Norway and the European Union today has put the recovery of North Sea cod stocks at further risk.
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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
