Environmental conservation work in Switzerland
Latest news and publications
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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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: Feb 2008 - Started: Jan 1999European Alpine Programme
At the end of 1999 an Alpine Programme was initiated by WWF Austria, Germany, Italy and Switzerland to explore the feasibility of adopting the ecoregi... » Read moreConservation of Large Carnivores
In 1991 the re-introduction of bearded vultures in the Alps was commenced. WWF supports this programme and is promoting the development of a monitorin... » Read moreSwiss Forest and Trade Network, WWF Wood Group
The WWF Wood Group is a plattform for committed companies (FSC certified), who want to communicate their ecological engagement together with WWF. They... » Read moreContact
Offices
WWF Switzerland,
Bellinzona
P. Stazione 35 6501 Bellinzona
Switzerland
T: +41 91 820 60 00
F: +41 91 820 60 08
Bellinzona
P. Stazione 35 6501 Bellinzona
Switzerland
T: +41 91 820 60 00
F: +41 91 820 60 08
WWF Switzerland,
Geneva
Ch. de Poussy 14 1214 Vernier-Geneve
Switzerland
T: +41 22 939 39 90
F: +41 22 939 39 91
Geneva
Ch. de Poussy 14 1214 Vernier-Geneve
Switzerland
T: +41 22 939 39 90
F: +41 22 939 39 91
WWF Switzerland,
Zurich
Hohlstrasse 110 8010 Zuerich
Switzerland
T: +41 44 297 21 21
F: +41 44 297 21 00
Zurich
Hohlstrasse 110 8010 Zuerich
Switzerland
T: +41 44 297 21 21
F: +41 44 297 21 00
