ifaw European Union

@ifawEU

IFAW explores new ways to improve conditions for animals, people, and the place we call home - and we’ve been leading the way for over 50 years.

Brussels, Belgium

Joined February 2010

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ifaw European Union@ifawEU · Jun 17

🌊 As the @Europarl_EN debates the #EUOceanPact today, we urge MEPs to push for real change: binding targets, strong enforcement, and concrete action, e.g. #BlueSpeeds, to reduce underwater noise and protect marine life. EU seas need more than promises.👇 ifaw.org/international/…

ifawEU's tweet card. The ambition of the Pact is welcome but the proposal lacks the urgency, clarity, & commitment needed to meet the scale of the crisis facing our planet

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ifaw European Union@ifawEU · Jun 11

🐍 The EU Commission recently published a feasibility study on measures to combat the trade in illegally captured wild animals. IFAW calls for two measures in particular to tackle wildlife crime. Find out more here: 👉 ifaw.org/international/… #WildlifeCrime #WildlifeTrafficking

ifawEU's tweet image. 🐍 The EU Commission recently published a feasibility study on measures to combat the trade in illegally captured wild animals. IFAW calls for two measures in particular to tackle wildlife crime. Find out more here: 👉 ifaw.org/international/…
#WildlifeCrime #WildlifeTrafficking

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ifaw European Union@ifawEU · Jun 10

🌊 Today at the #UNOC3 conference, over 35 countries launched the High Ambition Coalition for a Quiet Ocean. This is the first global political coalition dedicated to reducing harmful noise pollution in the oceans. Read the press release here: ifaw.org/press-releases…

ifawEU's tweet card. Panama, Canada, and 35 other countries commit to tackling underwater noise pollution to protect marine life.

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ifaw European Union@ifawEU · Jun 5

🌊 The EU’s #OceanPact, published today, shows ambition but lacks binding targets, funding and real enforcement. Europe risks missing its chance to lead on ocean protection. Read more in our press release: 👇 ifaw.org/international/… #MarineProtection #oceans #BlueSpeeds

ifaw European Union@ifawEU · Jun 5

🐺 Today, the @EUCouncil has adopted an amendment to the Habitats Directive that downgrades the level of protection for the wolf. This is a step backwards for conservation, driven by special interests rather than science. Read our previous statement: ifaw.org/international/…

ifawEU's tweet card. From today, the wolf is not anymore a strictly protected species in Europe...

ifaw European Union@ifawEU · May 5

🐺 This week, the European Parliament will vote to downgrade #wolf protection under the #HabitatsDirective despite no solid scientific basis. This move risks setting a dangerous precedent for all protected species. ❌ #HandsOffNature #biodiversity #conservation

ifawEU's tweet image. 🐺 This week, the European Parliament will vote to downgrade #wolf protection under the #HabitatsDirective despite no solid scientific basis.

This move risks setting a dangerous precedent for all protected species. ❌

#HandsOffNature #biodiversity #conservation

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ifaw European Union@ifawEU · Apr 25

🇪🇺 The next long-term #EUbudget must put nature at the heart of international action. Together with 33 other NGOs, IFAW urges the EU to boost its ambition on #biodiversity, #climate, #humanrights & more. 🏞️ Read more: ifaw.org/international/…

ifawEU's tweet image. 🇪🇺 The next long-term #EUbudget must put nature at the heart of international action.

Together with 33 other NGOs, IFAW urges the EU to boost its ambition on #biodiversity, #climate, #humanrights &amp; more. 🏞️

Read more: ifaw.org/international/…

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ifaw European Union@ifawEU · Apr 14

🐋 Fin #whales are safe from #Iceland’s 🇮🇸 harpoons this summer. The whaling company Hvalur hf. has cancelled its season, but this win could be short-lived. Help end whaling for good. It’s cruel, outdated, and unnecessary. 🖋️ Sign our #petition here: action.ifaw.org/page/166988/ac…

ifawEU's tweet card. It’s time to end commercial whaling for good—before another harpoon strikes

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ifaw European Union@ifawEU · Mar 28

IFAW is now an official Trusted Flagger under the EU’s #DigitalServicesAct. This means online platforms must prioritise removing illegal wildlife trade content we identify. Find out more about this milestone here: 👉 ifaw.org/international/… #StopWildlifeCrime

ifawEU's tweet card. The first formal appointment of a wildlife conservation organisation as a Trusted Flagger in the EU will work to highlight online wildlife crime activity.

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ifaw European Union@ifawEU · Mar 11

🌊The recent evaluation of the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) reveals major gaps. Legally binding measures are needed to protect marine life, such as lower ship speeds. It is time to act! Read more: 👇ifaw.org/international/… #BlueSpeeds #OceanProtection

ifawEU's tweet card. IFAW calls on the EU to introduce legally binding measures to reduce underwater noise, including speed limits for commercial vessels.

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ifaw European Union@ifawEU · Mar 11

🐺The EU's move to weaken #wolf protection under the EU Habitats Directive lacks scientific basis & threatens #conservation. Decisions should be based on facts, not pressure from special interests. IFAW urges strict protection & #coexistence. Read more: ifaw.org/international/…

ifawEU's tweet card. On the EU Commission proposal to change wolf's protection level

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ifaw European Union@ifawEU · Mar 6

🐺 Today is a sad day for #wolves & those who believe in coexistence: the downgrade of the wolf’s protection status under the #BernConvention takes effect today. A step backwards for conservation. Read our statement here: 👇 ifaw.org/international/…

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ifaw European Union@ifawEU · Mar 4

We are happy to take part in events during the EU Ocean Week organised by @EU_Commission and @POLITICOEurope. It's time for a strong and binding EU Oceans Pact. NGO's must be part of the conversation with @CostasKadis - we have common goals. Let's make #MissionOcean successful.

ifawEU's tweet image. We are happy to take part in events during the EU Ocean Week organised by @EU_Commission and @POLITICOEurope. It's time for a strong and binding EU Oceans Pact. NGO's must be part of the conversation with @CostasKadis - we have common goals. Let's make #MissionOcean successful.

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ifaw European Union@ifawEU · Feb 21

🐘 Environmental Crime Directive, 🏞️ Nature Restoration Law, 🐺 protection of wolves, you name it. The year 2023-2024 was certainly very eventful for IFAW's EU office. Find out more in our new annual report, the perfect read for the weekend: 👉 ifaw.org/international/…

ifawEU's tweet image. 🐘 Environmental Crime Directive, 🏞️ Nature Restoration Law, 🐺 protection of wolves, you name it.
The year 2023-2024 was certainly very eventful for IFAW's EU office.
Find out more in our new annual report, the perfect read for the weekend: 👉 ifaw.org/international/…

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ifaw European Union@ifawEU · Feb 20

🌊 The European Oceans Pact is a crucial opportunity for the EU to protect marine life & promote sustainability. IFAW urges action to reduce ship noise, prevent whale collisions, tackle bycatch, & strengthen international cooperation. 🐋 Read more: 👇ifaw.org/international/…

ifawEU's tweet card. The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to shape the European Oceans Pact, a political initiative that aims to protect ocean health.

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ifaw European Union@ifawEU · Feb 19

Wildlife criminals are exploiting EU legal loopholes to smuggle live animals from Latin America for the exotic pet trade. Smuggled wildlife suffers immensely, many die in transit. Stronger EU laws are needed to stop these cruelties! #StopWildlifeCrime ifaw.org/international/…

ifawEU's tweet card. Wildlife criminals are exploiting loopholes in EU wildlife trade legislation for the exotic pet trade, putting biodiversity in peril.

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ifaw European Union@ifawEU · Feb 10

📢Help us create a safer and quieter ocean for #whales!🐋 We call on the EU to adopt #BlueSpeeds, a measure for implementing slower ship speeds, as a condition for entry into European ports. 246,136 signatures so far. Let’s get to 250,000! ✒️Sign here: bluespeeds.org

ifawEU's tweet image. 📢Help us create a safer and quieter ocean for #whales!🐋

We call on the EU to adopt #BlueSpeeds, a measure for implementing slower ship speeds, as a condition for entry into European ports.

246,136 signatures so far. Let’s get to 250,000!
✒️Sign here: bluespeeds.org

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ifaw European Union@ifawEU · Feb 5

🚢 Noise pollution in our #oceans is harmful to marine life! 97% of EU seas have not achieved ‘good environmental status’. #BlueSpeeds could reduce noise by 40 % and cut emissions by 13 %. A win-win for #whales, #climate & clean air. 🐳 Read more: ifaw.org/international/…

ifawEU's tweet card. Blue speeds: modest ship speed reductions of 10% on average could reduce underwater noise pollution by 40% and shipping greenhouse gas emissions by 13%.

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