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9 out of every 10 people support ‘an international treaty against plastic pollution’

SURVEY IN 28 COUNTRIES

9 out of every 10 people support ‘an international treaty against plastic pollution’

The results of the survey conducted by Ipsos with over 20 thousand people from 28 countries, including Turkey, for Plastic Free July have been analyzed in cooperation with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

22 February 2022

Climate Activist Atlas Sarrafoğlu Wins WWF International Youth Award

Climate Activist Atlas Sarrafoğlu Wins WWF International Youth Award

Awarded to young people under the age of 30 for their contributions to nature conservation, the 2020 World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) International Youth Award has been granted to four people, including climate activist Sarrafoğlu from Turkey.

WWF: We are Going to Ida Mountains, Join us

21ST DAY OF WATER AND CONSCIENCE WATCH

WWF: We are Going to Ida Mountains, Join us

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has made a call to everyone to join them at the Fazıl Say concert to be held in Ida Mountains on the 24th day of “Water and Conscience Watch” against the destruction of nature for gold.

'9 out of Every 10 People Don’t Breathe Clean Air in the World'

WWF & GREENPEACE FOR JUNE 5 WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

'9 out of Every 10 People Don’t Breathe Clean Air in the World'

Releasing a joint statement for the press on the occasion of June 5 World Environment Day, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Turkey and Greenpeace have raised concerns over the dimensions of air pollution in Turkey and the world.

Alternative Present Campaign for Mother's Day

Alternative Present Campaign for Mother's Day

WWF Turkey continues its "species adoption campaign," calling people to symbolically adopt one of the nine species facing extinction.

Polar Bears Losing Struggle for Their Lives

Polar Bears Losing Struggle for Their Lives

The United States Geological Survey has captured the struggle of polar bears, which have been becoming extinct more rapidly than expected due to hunger and rapid melting of glaciers.

Loggerhead Cubs Meet with Sea in Antalya

Loggerhead Cubs Meet with Sea in Antalya

Two nests opened in Çıralı beach in Antalya, 116 Loggerhead cubs have reached the sea.

Grouper Fishing to be Outlawed Starting September 1

Grouper Fishing to be Outlawed Starting September 1

The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock has released two announcements outlawing the fishing and selling of any kind of grouper fish from September 1, 2016 to August 31, 2020. Those who do not obey the order will be fined 1,113 Turkish Lira.

‘Caretta Carettas Don’t Attack, They Defend Themselves’

AYŞE ORUÇ FROM WWF COMMENTED

‘Caretta Carettas Don’t Attack, They Defend Themselves’

WWF-Turkey Conservation Supervisor Ayşe Oruç has evaluated caretta carettas biting five people in one day near Bodrum. “Feeding the turtles, making them a part of tourism, considering them pets are giving rise to this situation”.

17 August 2016 Ekin Karaca

WWF: Agreement Reached in Paris but Turkey at Crossroads

WWF: Agreement Reached in Paris but Turkey at Crossroads

WWF has stated that in order to achieve the target of 1.5°C, downward trend should begin and countries should improve their commitments by 2020.

14 December 2015

80.000 Signs Collected Against Hunting Tourism

80.000 Signs Collected Against Hunting Tourism

80.000 Signs have been collected against hunting of bear, rupicapra rupicapra ornate and chevrotain in Turkey.

Cease Support to AKP to Avoid Privatization of Water

Cease Support to AKP to Avoid Privatization of Water

Senior adviser to the president of the UN General Assembly, Maude Barlow criticizes the World Water Forum as corporations dominate it. "Right to water is a human right" says Barlow and urges for public control over water management.

19 March 2009 Tolga Korkut

“World Water Forum is All About Commercialising Water”

“World Water Forum is All About Commercialising Water”

Water rights activist Öngür says that the World Water Forum’s primary aim is to commercialise water. Of the 30 or so members from Turkey joining the forum, 27 are construction companies, he points out.

17 March 2009 Tolga Korkut