Environmental conservation work in Sweden
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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
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
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
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
Modified: May 2008 - Started: Apr 2008Responsible Timber Trade in the Baltic States
The project is about the following activities in Latvia and Estonia. 1. Actions against illegal forestry and timber trade: - Analyse continuing ex... » Read moreFreshwater Pearl Mussel and its Habitats
The threats to the freshwater pearl mussel (FPM) are due to changes of (1) the water quality, (2) the biotope (habitat) and (3) the host fish populati... » Read moreEducation for Change (EduC)
The Education for Change (EduC) project involves 11 partners: universities and organisations, together and in collaboration with teacher trainers, sc... » Read moreOffices
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Solna
Ulriksdals Slott 170 81 Solna
Sweden
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Solna
Ulriksdals Slott 170 81 Solna
Sweden
T: +46 8 624 74 00
F: +46 8 85 13 29
