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Fisheries Ministers agree position on CFP reform
15 May 2013
After pulling yet another all-nighter, European Fisheries Ministers finalised their negotiating mandate on the current EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) reform. Despite the agreement between Members States being a positive step forward, Ministers unfortunately have failed to match the ambition of the European Parliament and the public to bring forth a proposal that will ensure sustainably managed fisheries in Europe for future generations. Read Fisheries Ministers agree position on CFP reform
Levels of climate changing gases reach 400ppm
10 May 2013
Data from stations monitoring concentrations of CO2 in the atmosphere have indicated that the world has reached 400 parts per million (ppm) of the climate-changing gas for the first time in human history [1]. Read Levels of climate changing gases reach 400ppm
WWF: At least 26 elephants massacred in world heritage site
10 May 2013
At least 26 elephants were massacred in the Dzanga Bai World Heritage Site in the Central African Republic, after 17 individuals armed with Kalashnikov rifles on Monday entered this unique elephant habitat, known locally as the “village of elephants”. Read WWF: At least 26 elephants massacred in world heritage site
Comment on Transport Committee report on Aviation Strategy
10 May 2013
Responding to a report published today (10 May) on the UK Government’s Aviation Strategy by the Transport Select Committee, Jean Leston, transport policy lead at WWF-UK said: “This report from the Transport Select Committee is about as predictable and welcome as rain in a British summer. Read Comment on Transport Committee report on Aviation Strategy
Poachers enter Unique Elephant Habitat
07 May 2013
Poachers have entered one of Africa’s most unique elephant habitats on Monday, threatening to cause one of the biggest elephant massacres in the region since poachers killed at least 300 elephants for their ivory in Cameroon’s Bouba N’Djida National Park in February 2012. Read Poachers enter Unique Elephant Habitat
Forest loss figures highlight need for green growth in the Greater Mekong – WWF
02 May 2013
Bangkok, Thailand - The Greater Mekong subregion in Southeast Asia risks losing more than a third of its remaining forest cover within the next two decades if regional governments fail to boost protection, value and restore natural capital and embrace green growth, warns a new WWF report. Read Forest loss figures highlight need for green growth in the Greater Mekong – WWF
WWF: Response to Lords European Union Committee report on European competitiveness and energy
02 May 2013
Responding to a report by the House of Lords Sub-Committee on the EU’s energy infrastructure [1] which warned of “uncertainty, complacency and inertia”, WWF-UK said that greater political leadership and ambitious climate policies in Europe were essential for future competitiveness.
Read WWF: Response to Lords European Union Committee report on European competitiveness and energy
New London Assembly report brings sanity to airport expansion debate, says WWF
01 May 2013
A new report out today discussing London air capacity reevaluates the need for aviation expansion in London. The report examines the heavy environmental and social costs associated with expansion and concludes that the case for increasing airport capacity is not clear cut, a conclusion strongly supported by WWF. Read New London Assembly report brings sanity to airport expansion debate, says WWF
Shale gas incompatible with controlling global warming
26 April 2013
Responding to a report published today (26 April) by the Energy and Climate Change Committee on shale gas in the UK, WWF expressed dismay that the report appeared not to acknowledge the fundamental incoherence between exploiting shale gas and tackling climate change. Read Shale gas incompatible with controlling global warming
Field reports indicate slaughter of elephants, conservation staff evacuated
25 April 2013
WWF and WCS have received alarming reports from their field operations that elephants are being slaughtered in the violence-ridden Central African Republic (CAR), where there is currently a power struggle.The conservation organizations are issuing today a joint call for immediate action. Read Field reports indicate slaughter of elephants, conservation staff evacuated
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