Intrafish: NGOs Protest to End Overfishing in Baltic Sea
Activists welcomed delegates arriving at the Baltic Sea quota meetings in Copenhagen dressed up with cod costumes. Environmental organizations in Copenhagen urged officials at the BALTFISH event held this week...
NGOs call on Baltic Governments to stop driving overfishing
Copenhagen, 31 August 2017: As the BALTFISH meeting to discuss Baltic Sea fishing quotas opened today in Copenhagen, environmental organisations urged government officials to avoid pandering to the demands of...
The Local: Germany has an environmental ‘blind spot’ when it comes to fishing, report argues
From The Local Germany: A report published on Wednesday accuses Germany of systematically ignoring scientific advice on fishing quotas, thereby endangering fragile fish stocks in north European waters. German over-fishing in...
New Report Explores How Denmark Can Make Fisheries Fair and Sustainable
Copenhagen, 30 August 2017: A report released today exploring Denmark’s role in overfishing within EU waters, finds that the country often portrayed as a green leader is delaying the environmental,...
Intrafish: Germany accused of overfishing Baltic cod in damning report
From Intrafish: New document claims Germany is delaying any benefits that would come from ‘regaining healthy stocks.’ August 29th, 2017 06:08 GMT Updated August 29th, 2017 08:06 GMT A new report...
New report highlights Germany’s blind-spot for sustainable fisheries
Bonn, 28 August 2017: Despite its reputation as Europe’s moral leader on environmental issues, Germany’s continues overfishing in the Baltic Sea, thus delaying potentially large environmental, social, and economic...
21 NGOS write to EU Commissioner Vella asking for Closure of Adriatic Jabuka/Pomo Pit
‘Overshoot day’ for over-exploited Adriatic Sea 21 NGOS write to EU Commissioner Vella asking for Closure of Jabuka/Pomo Pit Rome, August 2, 2017:- August 2 was Earth Overshoot Day, the day...