On International Women’s Day, attention must be paid to the role of gender in the global seafood sector
Most people never thought about who has actually caught the fish they eat or buy at the supermarket but…this is an important part of the equation. For most of us, fishing is very much considered a male activity and it’s surprising to find out that 50 % of the...
New WWF report shows that the world is on a cliff edge for ensuring a sustainable ocean
On this year’s World Wildlife Day, the WWF European Policy Office (EPO) launched a report directed to decision makers underscoring the failure of EU and global leadership to implement the United Nations’ (UN) 2030 Agenda. WWF’s assessment reveals that, five years on...
Brussels: Ocean Week kickoff event
3-9 February 2020 marked Ocean Week across Europe: seven days of events targeted to European decision makers and citizens to raise awareness and turn up the volume on discussions around the state of our ocean. In Brussels, the WWF European Policy Office (EPO)...
Corals and communities: EJF report highlights devastating impacts of climate crisis on reefs
The risk of severe impacts on coastal communities and marine biodiversity from the loss of coral reefs is highlighted in a new report by EJF. 275 million people directly depend on reefs for their livelihoods and sustenance, but the IPCC predicts that 99% of corals...
