Tag: WWF
New plan to grant watering rights to farmers near Spain’s Doñana National Park sparks outrage
A FRESH row has broken out over the future of the Doñana National Park in Andalucia, after the regional parliament approved legislation on Wednesday...
European Commission threatens Spain over environmentally-damaging water extraction plans for Andalucia’s Doñana National Park
THE European Commission has threatened to penalise Spain if plans go ahead to extract more water from one of Europe's largest wetlands.
The warning comes...
Sucked dry: How water theft to irrigate farmland is draining Spain’s precious wetlands and causing irreversible ecological damage
Environmentalists have sounded a harsh warning over illegal water extraction that is threatening to drain Spain’s wetland reserves and cause irreversible ecological damage.
The devastating Sierra Bermeja fire in Spain’s Costa del Sol has already burnt almost 10,000 hectares over 83 kilometres
THE devastating Sierra Bermeja fire continues to devour everything in its path and has already blazed through 9,963 hectares of wildland and forest areas...
Spain among biggest buyers of illegally trafficked animals
The WWF have called on the Spanish government to prioritise the issue and launched the campaign ‘Stop Species Trafficking’
CUTE ALERT: First look at newborn endangered Iberian Lynx cubs in Andalucia
The cute cubs, which are the world’s most endangered feline species, have passed their first health check-up at Jerez Zoo
WWF denounces ‘risky’ Salamanca uranium mine to EU
The mine could kill animals and destroy habitats, the WWF has said
Million British birds at risk due to Doñana National Park environmental failures
The WWF has issued a warning about the large number of birds as Spain fails to protect one of only two Andalucian national parks
Environmentalists protest at Donaña National Park as water supplies plummet and ‘illegal farming’ continues
The wetlands now only receive a fifth of the water they need
Spain given ultimatum by European commission to protect Donana World Heritage site in Sevilla
The European Commission has ordered a halt to the use of the Sevilla park’s underground water supply as it is degrading natural habitats
Green groups call for Spanish sun tax reform
The levy on solar power was introduced by the government in October
Endangered Iberian lynx road deaths at record high in Andalucia
In the past 12 months, 22 of the 28 lynxes to die in Andalucia were killed by cars
Junta rules to protect Donana National Park from gas project
Plans to extract gas from Doñana nature reserve win a provisional stay of execution
Debate rages over Aznalcollar mine reopening
Should a mine that caused one of Spain’s worst environmental mishaps almost two decades ago reopen for 450 jobs?
Oil protests in Canary Islands
More than 200 protesters create a human S.O.S on Fuerteventura beach
Spain has most endangered species in Europe
The Iberian lynx and Mediterranean monk seal are among the endangered in Spain
Government under pressure to abandon Canary Island oil-drilling
The WWF is campaigning for a whale sanctuary instead
NGOs demand end to Spanish destruction of deep-sea ecosystems
The practice of 'bottom trawling' is causing irreparable damage in the north east Atlantic Ocean
Donana National Park president steps down
Former Spanish PM Felipe Gonzalez has stepped down from his presidency after admitting he does not have enough time to do the job
Al Gore set to lay out ‘green business’ plan in Spain
The Nobel Peace Prize winner will visit Barcelona and Gibraltar
King Carlos’ secret trip
What the King's error means in light of the ongoing economic crisis
King Juan Carlos loses WWF role
Monarch's elephant hunting fiasco a step too far for conservation charity
Decision to be made on King of Spain’s WWF presidency
King Juan Carlos' hunting activities have caused concern among WWF members
Green groups slam ‘dead end’ project to prospect for oil in inland Andalucia
Junta backed project to search for oil and gas deposits in Jaen and Sevilla comes under fire
The Real Royals
Following a massive own goal – being caught hunting elephants on a luxury break in Africa – it has become open season on Spain's once untouchable royals, including claims that Spain's 'real' queen is actually a 46-year-old German. By Wendy Williams