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European Union: Environmental Policy Issues
Don't waste fish. Stop discards!
On 18-19 December 2008 EU Fisheries Ministers meet in Brussels to agree on fisheries quotas for 2009 for North Sea and North-east Atlantic fish stocks.
WWF wants to denounce the massive problem of discards in European fisheries by parking a garbage truck full of fish tails in front of the Council building to show the fish wasted every year by unsustainable fishing practices. Find out more...View photogallery
EU Parliament approves poisoned climate deal
The European Parliament accepted the compromise agreement on climate change hammered out last week by EU Heads of State and Government. The deal is said to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020 compared to 1990.
WWF says that, far from being an example for the world, the package is poisoned by the large amount of carbon credits allowed from non-European countries instead of focusing on actions within Europe. Read more...In the News
07 Jan 2009
Natural gas supply cuts by Russia is a wake-up call to Europe to strengthen energy efficiency and renewable energy efforts
The recent shut-off of natural gas supplies by Russia's gas monopoly Gazprom is strongly undermining the public European trust in an otherwise reliable trade partner. It will also cause major recasts on the EU's energy security which is highly dependent on fossil fuels imports from Russia. It’s time for the EU to invest in domestic clean energy sources and improve energy efficiency, says WWF.
Natural gas supply cuts by Russia is a wake-up call to Europe to strengthen energy efficiency and renewable energy efforts
The recent shut-off of natural gas supplies by Russia's gas monopoly Gazprom is strongly undermining the public European trust in an otherwise reliable trade partner. It will also cause major recasts on the EU's energy security which is highly dependent on fossil fuels imports from Russia. It’s time for the EU to invest in domestic clean energy sources and improve energy efficiency, says WWF.
19 Dec 2008
Discards to be included in fisheries quotas - says WWF
Brussels, Belgium – The European Union should apply a system of fisheries quotas that takes into account not only fish landed, but also caught and thrown overboard, said WWF at the conclusion of the European Fisheries Council in Brussels. Quotas for fisheries decided today by EU Ministers are set to fail fish stocks, if they do not ponder the real amount of life taken from the sea.
Discards to be included in fisheries quotas - says WWF
Brussels, Belgium – The European Union should apply a system of fisheries quotas that takes into account not only fish landed, but also caught and thrown overboard, said WWF at the conclusion of the European Fisheries Council in Brussels. Quotas for fisheries decided today by EU Ministers are set to fail fish stocks, if they do not ponder the real amount of life taken from the sea.
Publications
18 Dec 2008
A guide to reduce and eliminate fish discards
By the end of 2008, over 60% cod have been discarded in the North Sea (about 20% more than in 2007) . Some European fisheries, like sole or Nephrops have totally unacceptable bycatch and discard levels of over 60%.
A guide to reduce and eliminate fish discards
By the end of 2008, over 60% cod have been discarded in the North Sea (about 20% more than in 2007) . Some European fisheries, like sole or Nephrops have totally unacceptable bycatch and discard levels of over 60%.
