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.
Ocean Practice Africa-Europe Regional Meeting took place in Portugal
From 26th to 28th November, the Ocean Practice Africa-Europe Regional Meeting took place in Lisbon, Portugal. Some of the points discussed for Ocean Practice activity were defining strategy for emerging issues, such as the new Practice Initiative, which will be the...
EU fishing deals overseas must no longer compromise food security and sustainable seafood
On 15 November 2019, WWF, BirdLife Europe and CFFA organised a high-level panel discussion dedicated to Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreements (SFPAs), the EU’s fishing agreements with non-EU countries. Hosted by the European Economic and Social Committee, key...
Using Gamification for Conscious Fish Consumption: WWF and TUNNEL23 Start Interactive Online Campaign
Vienna, 30.10.2019 - The elaborately designed campaign takes users on a playful journey through the various stages of fish production. Depending on which decisions the player makes, different CO2 emissions and effects on the climate occur. The aim is to raise...
Gender issue was discussed aboard MMI’s Boat Blue Panda
FF2 meeting with woman representatives from aquaculture sector was promoted by Turkish WWF Team, in İzmir, at 5 of October 2019. 7 participants attended from local authority of Ministry of Agriculture, academy who are working on quality and gender related topics,...
New Environment and Oceans Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius cites WWF report on importance of gender equality in seafood
On 26 September, World Maritime Day, WWF published a policy brief calling for gender equality to be embedded in all development and conservation policies, and was glad to hear the new Environment and Oceans Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius take note of the report...
The roles of women must be reinforced in EU marine policies
On this year’s World Maritime Day, whose theme was “Empowering Women in the Maritime Community”, the WWF European Policy Office (EPO) launched a new policy brief directed to EU decision makers, but whose messages are relevant for leaders worldwide.
European Fish Dependence Day: Europe runs out of fish
Today is European Fish Dependence Day, the moment when the EU has used up all its own seafood resources and must rely entirely on imports for the rest of the year to meet demand. This year it falls about a whole month earlier than in 2000. Illegal fishing and...
Traceability and Transparency event at Seafood Expo Brussels
At the occasion of the Seafood Expo Global (7-9 May 2019), WWF Austria and EJF invited representatives from the seafood industry, policy-makers and NGOs to several presentations and panel discussions on the topic of “Transparency and traceability – The need for a level playing field”.
Reasons to enjoy sustainable fish this Ash Wednesday
WWF Seafood Guide provides fish recommendations and recipes Upcoming Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. Eating fish instead of meat is highly popular during the six week period of abstinence and fasting until Easter celebrations. Lenten season boosts seafood...
