Environmental conservation work in Finland


Latest news and publications


 
08 Jul 2008
International cruise ships are feeding the algal blooms in the Baltic Sea
A majority of the international cruise ships visiting the Baltic Sea continue to discharge their sewage straight into the sea. A plea by WWF to the cruise ship companies to stop their discharges of waste water has been met with refusal by most companies. » Read more

 
No more EU-trophication

08 Jul 2008
No more EU-trophication! How CAP reform can save the Baltic Sea
In the last 150 years, the Baltic Sea has developed from a pristine, nutrient-poor, clear water sea to permanent eutrophic conditions. A key factor in the environmental degradation of the BalticSea is the intensification of agriculture – much of it in the last 50 years – in the surrounding drainage basin. » Read more

 
09 Jun 2008
Marine dead zones – a growing problem globally and in the Baltic Sea
The global science community is watching the problem of oxygen depletion in marine and coastal areas with growing concern. Over the last few years the number of known dead zones globally has increased from 44 in 1995 to 169 according to a recent report from the World Resource Institute (WRI). » Read more

New or updated projects

Participation in the Naturewatch Baltic Project

 
Modified: Jan 2008 - Started: Sep 2000

Green Office

This project is about an environmental management system and education service package for corporate companies. The Green Office label and diploma are... » Read more
 
Modified: Dec 2006 - Started: Jul 1999

Conservation of the Baltic Seals

WWF Finland has worked with WWF Sweden, Stockholms Riksmuseum and other parties to protect the Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) and Ringed seal (Phoca h... » Read more

Contact

Jari Luukkonen
(Conservation Director)
WWF Finland,
Helsinki

T: +358 9 77401045

Website

Offices

WWF Finland,
Helsinki

Lintulahdenkatu 10 00500 Helsinki 50
Finland

T: +358 9 774 0100
F: +358 9 774 02139

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