Politik: Europäische und globale Entwicklungen

EU leads international efforts to restore sustainable tuna stocks

The remarkable recovery of tuna stocks means the EU is contemplating a managament plan.

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EU delivers on blue economy commitments made at Our Ocean conference

The European Union unveils a package of measures worth approximately 560 Million EUR to improve the health of the oceans.

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Towards healthy and productive seas in Europe and beyond

Adoption of 'ecosystem-based management' would ease growing pressure from human activities and climate change.

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Pharmaceuticals in Baltic waters – new status report by UNESCO and HELCOM

Municipal waste water treatment plants are proven to be the main entry point for pharmaceuticals into the marine environment. Helcom sets up a scientific expert group to advise on future environmental policy.

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Global treaty to halt invasive aquatic species enters into force

IMO announces a landmark step towards halting the spread of invasive aquatic species via ship ballast water

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First version of the HELCOM ‘State of the Baltic Sea’ report

The comprehensive HELCOM overview of the state of the Baltic Sea follows up on the status of the Baltic Sea environment, saying that management is improving but that the environmental objectives of the Baltic Sea Action Plan will not be reached in time.

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New resolution on fisheries-related tourism adopted by the European Parliament

Call for a European tourism fishing network as the angling tourism sector shows huge growth potential for coastal communities.

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Umweltverbände: Angriff auf den Meeresschutz abgewehrt

Der Bundestag stoppte den Plan der Bundesministerien für Wirtschaft, Verkehr, Landwirtschaft und Forschung per Vetorecht zukünftig effektive Meeresschutzmaßnahmen verhindern zu können.

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Neuer Bericht zum Meeresschutz und Empfehlungen für die Verhandlungen

Im Rahmen der ersten Meereskonferenz der Vereinten Nationen in New York wurde ein neuer Bericht zur Rolle des regionalen Meeresschutzes bei der Umsetzung der globalen Nachhaltigkeitsziele für die Ozeane vorgestellt.

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Reduction of nutrient input discussed in HELCOM meeting in St. Petersburg

Provisional results show that input levels of nitrogen and phosphorus into the Baltic Sea continue to fall.

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