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Spirit of international cooperation put to the test at Antarctic Treaty Consultative meeting. An international Antarctic meeting in Helsinki ended last week with environmental organisations expressing frustration that the outcomes […]
Appeal lodged by BLOOM against the European Union and France for obstruction of ocean protection. While the members of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) have been gathered in Mauritius […]
G7 countries must lead the charge to protect the blue heart of our planet. The Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC) calls on G7 countries to up their ambition and take […]
OneOcean Flotilla reaction to G7 ministers’ communiqué on climate, energy and environment. The OneOcean Flotilla welcomes the prioritisation of critical ocean action in a Communiqué released on 16 April 2023 […]
Opposition to deep-sea mining grows but governments fail to block destructive industry. Deep-sea mining negotiations close in Kingston, Jamaica, as concern surrounding the controversial industry reaches an all time high. […]
Marine Institute welcomes historic UN agreement on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters. After more than a decade of negotiations, the countries of the United Nations have agreed the first […]
EU announces 39 ocean commitments. At the recent Our Ocean Conference in Panama, the EU confirmed its strong engagement for international ocean governance by announcing 39 commitments for action for the year 2023. These […]
Leading philanthropies pledge $5m to support developing countries in adopting an ambitious High Seas Treaty. As nations negotiate high seas treaty at the United Nations, Bezos Earth Fund, Bloomberg Philanthropies, […]
Decision time for world’s governments on new global treaty for the ocean. Governments resume negotiations at the United Nations in New York to finalise a new High Seas Treaty to […]
Mission Blue announces Ireland’s first ‘hope spot’. Greater Skellig Coast deemed critical to the health of the ocean by global organisation. A large swathe of ocean off the south west […]
30×30 High Ambition Coalition ready to deliver. Countries secure 30×30 target in the Global Biodiversity Framework and commit to implementation. The High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People (HAC N&P) […]
COP15 outcome recognises the importance of blue nature. Ocean groups reacted with relief to the announcement from CBD COP15 that states have committed to a target of 30% protection by […]
Fair Seas signs European Mission Charter to restore our oceans. A coalition of Ireland’s leading environmental non-governmental organisations and networks has signed up to a charter pledging to take concrete […]
Two thirds of people believe Irish seas are unhealthy. Four out of five want additional protection for Irish coastal waters and oceans. There is strong support for more legal protection […]
France calls for ban on deep-sea mining at COP27. The Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC), welcomed the announcement by French President Emmanuel Macron that France is calling for a ban […]
Heads of State and Ministers announce new support for 30×30 targets, bringing 112 countries now committed to protecting at least 30% of land and ocean by 2030. The Bezos Earth […]
Government and philanthropic leaders commit to 30X30 and announce new initiatives to protect and restore land and ocean. On the first day of COP27, government and philanthropic leaders announced new […]
Two countries ignore scale of biodiversity crisis by thwarting progress needed to protect Antarctica’s ocean. The international body responsible for safeguarding Antarctica’s waters finished its annual meeting with a mixed […]
New Zealand call for a moratorium on destructive deep-sea mining in international waters. Deep Sea Conservation Coalition reaction. Just days before the International Seabed Authority meets in Jamaica, seeking to […]
New pollution prevention advice for fishing communities. The Environment Agency has released guidance setting out how port and harbour managers can protect marine life by responsibly managing resources and waste. […]
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