Conservation and environmental news & publications: Poland
05 Dec 2008
Ski champions demand climate action in Poznan
With snowy winters and ski resorts under threat from climate change, world-famous skiers and snowboarders are calling on governments attending the UN climate talks in Poznan to rapidly reduce global emissions. At a WWF action in Poznan, athletes performed a series of tricks expressing their support for urgent action against rising temperatures.
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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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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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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
08 Jul 2008
No more EU-trophication! How CAP reform can save the Baltic Sea
In the last 150 years, the Baltic Sea has developed from a pristine, nutrient-poor, clear water sea to permanent eutrophic conditions. A key factor in the environmental degradation of the BalticSea is the intensification of agriculture – much of it in the last 50 years – in the surrounding drainage basin. » Read more
26 Jun 2008
Carpathian biodiversity protocol signed
The biodiveristy protocol signed at the 2nd Conference of the Parties to the Carpathian Convention provides additional support for securing the rich natural heritage of the Carpathians. » Read more
09 Jun 2008
Marine dead zones – a growing problem globally and in the Baltic Sea
The global science community is watching the problem of oxygen depletion in marine and coastal areas with growing concern. Over the last few years the number of known dead zones globally has increased from 44 in 1995 to 169 according to a recent report from the World Resource Institute (WRI). » Read more
Marine dead zones – a growing problem globally and in the Baltic Sea
The global science community is watching the problem of oxygen depletion in marine and coastal areas with growing concern. Over the last few years the number of known dead zones globally has increased from 44 in 1995 to 169 according to a recent report from the World Resource Institute (WRI). » Read more
10 Apr 2008
Addressing threats to nature in the Carpathians
The handbook Addressing Threats to Nature in the Carpathians and related materials recently published by the WWF Danube-Carpathian Programme provide an introduction and overview of some of the legal and administrative tools available for addressing conflicts between infrastructure and nature conservation and protected areas in the Carpathian Mountains. » Read more
