Environmental conservation work in Turkey
Latest news and publications
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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12 Sep 2008
Collapsing fishery gets tuna commission a blast from own review
Calling the management of the Mediterranean bluefin tuna fishery “an international disgrace”, a high level review has called for an immediate suspension of fishing. » Read more
New or updated projects
Modified: May 2008 - Started: Jan 2008Sustainable Use of Water Resources of Bafa Lake
The project will be implemented with the cooperation and support of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, as well as with the involvement of publi... » Read moreCreation and Development of Kas-Kekova Marine Protected Area
The project relates to the development of the Kas-Kekova Marine Protected Area (MPA), an area rich in marine biodiversity. WWF Turkey’s proposal to... » Read moreSustainable Use of Water Resources in the Eregli Ayranci Sub-Basin
The aim of the project is to maintain the wise use of water resources in the Eregli Ayranci sub-basin through trainings, pilot projects and formation ... » Read moreContact
Ahmet Birsel
(Senior Conservation Programme Development Director)
WWF Turkey,
Istanbul
T: +90 212 528 20 30
(Senior Conservation Programme Development Director)
WWF Turkey,
Istanbul
T: +90 212 528 20 30
Deniz Silliler Tapan
(Press and Publications Coordinator)
WWF Turkey,
Istanbul
T: +90 212 5282030 ext 104
(Press and Publications Coordinator)
WWF Turkey,
Istanbul
T: +90 212 5282030 ext 104
Offices
WWF Turkey,
Istanbul
Büyük Postane Cad. 43-45 Kat 5 Bahçekapı 34420 Istanbul
Turkey
T: +90 212 528 20 30
F: +90 212 528 20 40
Istanbul
Büyük Postane Cad. 43-45 Kat 5 Bahçekapı 34420 Istanbul
Turkey
T: +90 212 528 20 30
F: +90 212 528 20 40
