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When 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 ...
plusFinally - 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 ...
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New 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 ...
plusOceanCare 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 ...
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OceanCare 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 ...
plusInternational Court: States have legal duty to prevent greenhouse gas pollution of the Ocean and to restore and protect marine habitats
OceanCare welcomes the landmark advisory opinion of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea announced today, which clarifies that international law obliges governments to make every effort to protect marine ecosystems. The Tribunal’s position was both unanimous and unequivocal – anthropogenic ...
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OceanCare: Gibraltar orca attack not deliberate or act of revenge
While OceanCare regrets the distress caused to the two crew members who had to be rescued after their yacht “Alboran Cognac” was damaged by orcas and sank in the southern entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar last Sunday, it reiterates its call for tolerance towards the orcas. PRESS COMMENT – 14 May 2024 OceanCare: Gibraltar orca attack not deliberate or act of revenge On Sunday, 12 May, the 15-metre yacht “Alboran ...
plusOceanCare appalled by Japan's plans to add fin whales to its North Pacific whale hunt
- Japan announced to expand its North Pacific whaling to include fin whales. - Whales are important in maintaining the health of the marine ecosystems on which all life on Earth depends, OceanCare experts emphasize. - OceanCare urges the Japanese government to refrain from the planned expansion of its whaling activities. PRESS RELEASE – 9 May 2024 OceanCare appalled ...
plusPRESS RELEASE: Climeworks’ CO2 vacuum cleaner, "Mammoth", is not a solution to the climate crisis
PRESS RELEASE – 8 May 2024 Climeworks’ CO2 vacuum cleaner, "Mammoth", is not a solution to the climate crisis - Proponents of direct air capture technology claim that it will significantly reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. - The largest plant to date from the Swiss company Climeworks will go into operation in Iceland on 8 May 2024. - For OceanCare, this ...
plusPRESS COMMENT: OceanCare: Effective global Plastics Treaty is possible, but ambitions must be raised
A week of negotiations between UN member states on a global Plastics Treaty ended today in Ottawa, Canada. Fabienne McLellan, Managing Director of OceanCare, who followed the negotiations on site, comments on the outcomes. PRESS COMMENT – 30 April 2024 OceanCare: Effective global Plastics Treaty is possible, but ...
plusPRESS RELEASE: UN member states urged to tackle plastics crisis at heart in new global treaty
The fourth of five rounds of negotiations on a global plastics treaty is drawing to a close in Ottawa, Canada. Ahead of the closing session, a strong group of countries from all continents issued a declaration calling on negotiators to secure a treaty that addresses the entire life cycle of plastics and to prevent the overproduction of plastics. PRESS RELEASE – 30 ...
plusPRESS RELEASE: OceanCare urges UN governments to show ambition at crucial negotiating meeting on global Plastics Treaty
Representatives of all UN member states are meeting in Ottawa, Canada from 23 to 29 April 2024 to advance negotiations on an international legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution, including in the marine environment. With only one more round of negotiations to go, this week will be crucial in reaching ...
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PRESS STATEMENT: Scientists, civil society and Greek government to deploy smart technology to prevent ship strikes on sperm whales in the Kythera strait
The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy, the Natural Environment and Climate Change Agency of Greece, together with the international marine conservation organisation OceanCare and the Athens-based environmental think tank The Green Tank announced today, as part of the Our Ocean Conference 2024, their ...
plusNESPRESSO WILL INVEST 20 MILLION USD IN DRC TO SUPPORT THE COFFEE GROWING COMMUNITY AND THE REVIVAL OF THE SPECIALTY COFFEE
Vevey, Switzerland (ots/PRNewswire) - Focusing on an increased sourcing of high-quality coffee, as well as implementing regenerative practices, gender equality programs and projects to increase access to healthcare and clean water. Nespresso aims to continue to support the local community and economy by investing 20 ...
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Focused on positive impact: Ricola becomes a B Corporation
plus Need for Global Ban on Solar Geoengineering
Debate at UN environmental summit highlights need for global ban on solar geoengineering - Switzerland ultimately withdrew its resolution on solar radiation modification at the Sixth UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) after governments could not even reach consensus on a knowledge repository for the controversial technologies. - The resolution went in several directions during an intense set of negotiations, with different ...
plusPRESS RELEASE: Protecting marine ecosystems and geoengineering Pandora’s box on the agenda of UN environment ministers this week in Nairobi
The world’s environment ministers are meeting in Nairobi, Kenya this week for the sixth UN Environment Assembly to discuss how multilateralism can help tackle the triple planetary crisis of climate change, loss of nature and biodiversity, and pollution and contamination. OceanCare is very concerned that a ...
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