WWF Partnership
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics and WWF, the global conservation organisation, have been working together to advance high seas conservation since 2004. In 2008, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics renewed our partnership with WWF as the sole sponsor of its High Seas Conservation Programme for another three years.The programme promotes sustainable stewardship of the high seas through improving vessel management in four strategic areas:
Advancing responsible flag state behaviour
Addressing the use of flags of non-compliance to reduce unregulated and environmentally damaging operations by ensuring flag states apply international maritime agreements and treaties. Read more
Combating invasive species
Minimising the increasing threat to marine ecosystems from invasive species transported in ship’s ballast water tanks from one part of the world to another. Read more
Spatial planning in priority areas
Protecting sensitive marine life and ecosystems from vessel-generated impacts, such as oil spills, sewage discharge, noise and collisions with whales. Priority areas include the Arctic and the Antarctic. Read more
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping sector
Working with governments at the IMO to develop a robust global agreement and encouraging leading shipping companies to commit to a significant reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and a cap in total emissions. Read more
