The Commission has published an evaluation of the implementation of the eel regulation, 12 years after its entry into force. European eel recovery: where are we after a decade? 21 February 2020
#Act4 Wildlife Exchange of views between the Commission and ENVI Committee on restrictions on the use of lead shot. Commission and ENVI Committee debate restrictions on the use of lead shot 21 February 2020
#Act4 Wildlife Wildlife trafficking – the illegal trade in wild animals and plants – is one of the largest organised crimes in the world. It has a devastating impact on biodiversity due to the demand for products derived from endangered species. In 2016, the EU adopted an action plan to step up the fight against this threat. This evaluation will assess what impact the plan has had on curbing wildlife trafficking and whether it has helped supplement national efforts. EC's evaluation of EU Action Plan against Wildlife Trafficking - Submit your feedback by 18 March 21 February 2020
#Act4 Wildlife Australia has identified 113 animal species which will need "urgent help" after their numbers and habitats were devastated by recent bushfires. Australia fires: 113 animal species 'need emergency help' 17 February 2020
#Act4 Wildlife Following the Coronavirus outbreak, Eurogroup for Animals and several of its members have participated in a joint open letter targeting the World Health Organization, the World Organisation for Animal Health OIE and the UN Environment Programme. Coronavirus: NGOs ask governments to shut down wildlife markets and work to reduce demand 13 February 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals Most of the CAP measures analysed in this report do not have climate action as their intended purpose but may have it as a secondary purpose. CAP fails to adequately address emissions from agriculture, study shows 11 February 2020
#Act4 Wildlife Endangered species could be missing link between bats and humans, researchers believe. Pangolins may have spread coronavirus to humans 10 February 2020
#Act4 Wildlife One of the last remaining great "tusker" elephants in Kenya has died aged 50. One of Kenya's last big 'tusker' elephants dies aged 50 10 February 2020
#Act4 Wildlife Wild animal populations in both the Netherlands' open natural areas and in the agricultural landscaped halved since 1990, according to the Living Planet Report Netherlands published by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Netherlands' animal populations halved since 1990; nitrogen the main culprit 10 February 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals Book your seat for the event ‘Embracing a Better Future - Nourishing Europe’, with Jane Goodall. "Embracing a Better Future - Nourishing Europe" event with Jane Goodall 7 February 2020 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 Wildlife Belgium must prohibit the import of kangaroo meat, just as it prohibited the import of seal products. All Belgian supermarkets are removing kangaroo meat from their shelves 3 February 2020 GAIA
#Act4 FarmAnimals A report calling for a new pricing model across all Member States will be debated by MEPs on 5 February 2020 at the event "The True Price of Meat" by Compassion in World Farming. EU urged to adopt "sustainability charge" on meat: "pricing has been kept artificially low for too long" 3 February 2020 CIWF