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High-speed navigation in the northwest Mediterranean remains unchanged despite international recommendations to avoid ship collisions with whales
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Ocean Protection Milestone: High Seas Treaty Reaches Ratification Threshold For Entry Into Force
In a significant breakthrough after almost two years after its adoption, the High Seas Treaty has officially reached the 60 ratifications needed to enter into force. PRESS RELEASE – 19 September 2025 Ocean Protection Milestone: High Seas Treaty Reaches Ratification Threshold For Entry Into Force A historic moment for the ocean: After a ratification push over the ...
plusFrom the Baltic Sea to the Alps: How the EU is shaping a sustainable future through local projects
Brussels (ots) - The European Union’s cohesion policy is much more than an abstract funding instrument – it directly transforms lives at the local level. Through the project "EU4regions", multimedia and journalistic content is being created to make this transformation visible. Over the course of 12 months, ...
plusMarine protection petition with over 114,000 signatures handed over to the EU
plusBetrayal of good faith diplomacy: Marine expert condemns draft plastic treaty text
OceanCare’s Managing Director offers her assessment of the Chair’s compromise text released this afternoon. Fabienne McLellan is on-ground in Geneva and available for interviews immediately. PRESS COMMENT – 13 August 2025 “Betrayal of good faith diplomacy”: Marine expert condemns draft plastic treaty text After six rounds of negotiations spanning three ...
plusAt Nice Ocean Summit, Governments Evade Question of How to Achieve Agenda 2030 Goals for Ocean Protection
Despite courageous commitments by some countries, no firm international roadmap to reverse growing ocean degradation. PRESS RELEASE – 13 June 2025 At Nice Ocean Summit, Governments Evade Question of How to Achieve Agenda 2030 Goals for Ocean Protection - The international community’s commitment to achieving the ...
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OceanCare at UNOC3: Offshore Fossil Fuel Exploration Must Stop Now
On behalf of the 200+ international NGOs who co-signed an open letter to the UN Ocean Conference, Nicolas Entrup of OceanCare called on states, during the plenary session, to commit to end oil and gas exploration at sea. PRESS RELEASE – 12 June 2025 OceanCare at UNOC3: Offshore Fossil Fuel Exploration Must Stop Now Speaking during the plenary session of the Third ...
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114,559 Citizens Call for Ocean Protection as OceanCare Delivers Petition to UN Special Envoy
plus Ocean Health Has Deteriorated Since Last UN Ocean Conference, Marine Experts Warn Ahead of Critical Nice Summit
plusEU Ratification of High Seas Treaty: Critical Progress as Global Ocean Conference Approaches
Group of EU Countries and the EU ratifies the High Seas Treaty — a critical step towards safeguarding the Ocean as the international community moves closer to the 60 ratifications required for the Agreement to enter into force. PRESS RELEASE – 29 May 2025 EU Ratification of High Seas Treaty: Critical Progress as Global Ocean Conference Approaches - The European ...
plusTwo More Sperm Whales Killed by Ship Strikes in Canary Islands Highlight Urgent Need for Vessel Speed Reduction
Two more sperm whales killed by ship strikes in waters off Tenerife as species faces local extinction from maritime traffic. Researchers call for urgent vessel speed reduction to prevent further deaths. PRESS RELEASE – 22 May 2025 Two More Sperm Whales Killed by Ship Strikes in Canary Islands Highlight Urgent ...
plusSAvE Whales: Turning Vision into Action to Mitigate Ship Strikes
A side event at the 10th Our Ocean Conference in Busan, Korea showcased progress on the innovative SAvE Whales system, one year after its joint commitment was announced in Athens. The collaboration between Greek authorities and conservation organisations aims to prevent ship strikes on endangered sperm whales in the Mediterranean. JOINT PRESS RELEASE – 30/04/2025 SAvE Whales: Turning Vision into Action to Mitigate Ship ...
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OceanCare to Participate in “Road to UNOC3” Panel at ChangeNOW 2025 Summit in Paris
High-profile panel at ChangeNOW Summit in Paris to be joined by OceanCare to advocate for ocean protection action ahead of the critical UN Ocean Conference in June. PRESS RELEASE – 23 April 2025 OceanCare to Participate in “Road to UNOC3” Panel at ChangeNOW 2025 Summit in Paris - Nicolas Entrup, Director International Relations at OceanCare, to join high-profile ...
plusTechem Sustainability Report 2024: Digitalization and innovation for more climate action
plusWhen Walruses Wander: New Study Charts Course for Helping Displaced Marine Mammals
A landmark study just published in Marine Policy provides the first clear guidance for responding to the growing number of 'out of habitat' marine mammals worldwide. PRESS RELEASE – 26 March 2025 When Walruses Wander: New Study Charts Course for Helping Displaced Marine Mammals - Scientists document increasing cases of walruses, whales, and seals appearing outside ...
plusRace to Ratify High Seas Treaty: 42 More Countries Needed to Protect Ocean Biodiversity
Two years after historic Treaty was finalised, marine conservation experts urge swift action to bring vital Ocean protection Treaty into force. PRESS RELEASE – 3 March 2024 Race to Ratify High Seas Treaty: 42 More Countries Needed to Protect Ocean Biodiversity - Two years after historic agreement, the Treaty is still far from entering into force. - 18 out of ...
plusGlobal Instability Highlights Need for Bold European Leadership on Ocean Protection
As multilateralism faces severe challenges, Europe must take up a global leadership role in tackling the triple planetary crisis, including protection of marine ecosystems. PRESS RELEASE – 26 February 2025 Global Instability Highlights Need for Bold European Leadership on Ocean Protection - As multilateral cooperation faces existential threats, Europe must step up ...
plusNew EU Maritime Transport Assessment Reveals Sustainability Challenges
Regulatory success proves: Binding measures protect environment and create level playing field. OceanCare CEO joins panel at high-level launch event in Lisbon. PRESS COMMENT – 4 February 2025 New EU Maritime Transport Assessment Reveals Sustainability Challenges - OceanCare: Speed Limits Key to Address Environmental Footprint of Shipping The European Maritime Safety ...
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Finally - Switzerland to Sign the UN High Seas Treaty
BBNJ-Agreement: Swiss Federal Council decides to sign and submit to Parliament for ratification. PRESS RELEASE – 15 January 2025 Finally - Switzerland to Sign the UN High Seas Treaty - The Swiss Federal Council decided in today's meeting to sign the High Seas Treaty (BBNJ-Agreement) and submit it to Parliament for ratification. - With this decision, Switzerland joins over 100 countries that have already signed the ...
plusNew Publication Examines Ecocide Concept for Marine Environments – Focus on Bottom Trawling
Academic article analyses whether 'ecocide' could serve as legal mechanism to address gravest environmental crimes against the ocean. PRESS RELEASE – 8. January 2025 New Publication Examines Ecocide Concept for Marine Environments – Focus on Bottom Trawling - Bottom trawling causes severe, widespread, and long-term destruction of marine ecosystems. - Growing ...
plusFinal Negotiations Begin: The World Needs a Strong Treaty to End Plastic Pollution
As UN member states gather in Korea for the final round of plastics treaty negotiations, OceanCare calls for decisive action: The world needs ambitious legal measures to reduce plastic production and protect marine life. PRESS RELEASE – 21 November 2024 Final Negotiations Begin: The World Needs a Strong Treaty to End Plastic Pollution - UN member states gather in ...
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SUSTAINABLE MARKETS INITIATIVE UNVEILS SUPPORT TO COMMONWEALTH MEMBER STATES AT CHOGM
Apia, Samoa (ots/PRNewswire) - In support of His Majesty King Charles III's visits to Australia and Samoa, for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), SMI launches further support for Commonwealth Member States - Pacific Hub launched in Australia to enhance alignment of industry, finance and country efforts to accelerate delivery on global climate and ...
plusIWC meeting strengthens whaling moratorium - but Japan's allies prevent South Atlantic whale sanctuary by one vote
IWC meeting in Peru: Attack on whaling moratorium by Japan's allies repelled, but whale sanctuary proposal for the South Atlantic falls with narrow margin. PRESS RELEASE – 27 September 2024 IWC meeting strengthens whaling moratorium - but Japan's allies prevent South Atlantic whale sanctuary by one vote - The ...
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AI TOOL LAUNCHED TO PROTECT NATURE DURING INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
New York (ots/PRNewswire) - - SMI Nature Risk Tool uses data and AI to inform infrastructure projects, promoting sustainable development and environmental protection. - Can analyse land anywhere in the world, offering expert-reviewed descriptions of habitats and biomes. - Identifies protected species early in the site selection phase, allowing for protective measures to be integrated into development plans. - Successfully ...
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OceanCare will defend global efforts to protect whales at pivotal IWC meeting in Peru
OceanCare will defend the International Whaling Commission’s vitally important conservation work and the global ban on commercial whaling against renewed attacks from the pro-whaling lobby at the upcoming IWC meeting in Lima, Peru. PRESS RELEASE – 20 September 2024 OceanCare will defend global efforts to protect whales at pivotal IWC meeting in Peru - OceanCare ...
plusOceanCare Welcomes Austrian Opposition to Deep-Sea Mining
plusRising Resistance to Deep-Sea Mining: OceanCare Urges ISA Meeting in Jamaica to Put Environment and Climate First
OceanCare remains extremely concerned about the irreversible damage that can be caused by deep-sea mining, in particular through underwater noise pollution. It urges ISA Member States to support and engage in the discussion of a General Policy for the protection and preservation of the marine environment that is ...
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New data confirms: Limiting ship speed is necessary to prevent extinction of great whales in the North-Western Mediterranean
plus SAvE Whales: Implementation agreement with Greece signed to protect the endangered sperm whales from collision with ships in the Strait of Kythira
The Greek government, the Athens-based environmental think tank The Green Tank and OceanCare signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of the “SAvE Whales” system in the Strait of Kythira. This innovative technology is designed as a complementary tool to protect the endangered sperm whales ...
plusCruelty continued: Iceland’s decision to issue new whale killing quota condemned by conservation experts
OceanCare is bitterly disappointed by today's announcement of the Icelandic government's devastating decision to allow commercial whaling to continue. PRESS COMMENT – 11 June 2024 Cruelty continued: Iceland’s decision to issue new whale killing quota condemned by conservation experts Today, the Icelandic ...
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