Environmental conservation work in the Netherlands


Latest news and publications


 
Unless urgent action is taken, Atlantic bluefin tuna will soon disappear from the Mediterranean

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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Bluefin and Yellowfin tuna being processed for sale at the Tokyo fishmarket, Japan.

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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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

New or updated projects

Modified: Nov 2008 - Started: Jul 2002

One Europe More Nature

The main goal of the One Europe More Nature (OEMN) project is to identify, create and communicate working examples of business and nature mechanisms f... » Read more
 
Modified: Nov 2005 - Started: Feb 2004

Recovery and Conservation of the Scheldt Estuary

This project aims to emphasize the natural beauty of the Scheldt. WWF Belgium sets up an active and dynamic awareness campaign together with various D... » Read more
 
Modified: Nov 2005 - Started: Jan 2005

The Meuse River: Storing Water near the Source

With the cooperation of local farmers WW'F works on a project to prevent future floods of the Meuse river in Belgium and the Netherlands. WWF aims to ... » Read more

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Zeist

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