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Healthy oceans and seas are essential to our existence. Covering 70 percent of our planet, they provide crucial resources such as food, energy, and water. However, our activities have caused significant damage to these invaluable ecosystems. To safeguard them, we must tackle pollution, halt overfishing, and implement effective management practices to protect marine life globally.

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Priya Sato

Nov 134 min read

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Marine conservation through the High Seas Alliance

The High Seas Alliance (HSA) is a coalition of over 50 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the International Union for Conservation of

Oyster reefs: Nature's unsung marine guardians

Priya Sato

Oct 43 min read

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Oyster reefs: Nature's unsung marine guardians

Oyster reefs, often overlooked in discussions about marine ecosystems, play a pivotal role in preserving coastal environments.

Art meets activism: Sea Walls bringing ocean conservation to the streets

Priya Sato

Sep 153 min read

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Art meets activism: Sea Walls bringing ocean conservation to the streets

Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans, a pioneering initiative by the PangeaSeed Foundation, is making waves in the realm of environmental conservat

Antarctica: Ecosystem at risk from invasive species on debris

Priya Sato

Sep 43 min read

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Antarctica: Ecosystem at risk from invasive species on debris

Antarctica, known for its pristine and isolated environment, faces an unprecedented threat from invasive species hitching rides on plastic a

Whaling and the sustainable development goals: An ongoing dilemma

Priya Sato

Aug 233 min read

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Whaling and the sustainable development goals: An ongoing dilemma

Despite the International Whaling Commission's (IWC) 1986 moratorium on commercial whaling, countries such as Iceland, Norway, and Japan con

Experiencing sustainability: A workshop by the Global Society Institute with Sabrina Förster

Priya Sato

Aug 152 min read

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Experiencing sustainability: A workshop by the Global Society Institute with Sabrina Förster

6th-grade students of the Deutsche Schule Málaga had the opportunity to immerse themselves in a unique workshop on environmental protection

Sustainable aquaculture: Akvaplan niva's breakthrough in climate neutral fish feed

Priya Sato

Jul 42 min read

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Sustainable aquaculture: Akvaplan niva's breakthrough in climate neutral fish feed

Akvaplan-niva, a nonprofit research and development institute renowned for its expertise in aquatic environments, is spearheading a groundbr

The Ocean Matcher: Revolutionizing ocean funding

Priya Sato

Jun 213 min read

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The Ocean Matcher: Revolutionizing ocean funding

In collaboration with UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, a coalition of philanthropic organizations, including the Lenfest

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TARGETS

Everyone can contribute to achieving the Global Goals. By focusing on these targets, meaningful action can be taken to create significant impacts across various areas. This approach encourages collaboration and collective efforts to address critical issues, ensuring that no one is left behind.

END SUBSIDIES CONTRIBUTING TO OVERFISHING

By 2020, prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies that contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, eliminate subsidies that promote illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and avoid introducing new subsidies of this nature. Recognise that appropriate and effective special and differential treatment for developing and least developed countries should be an integral part of the World Trade Organization's negotiations on fisheries subsidies.

INCREASE SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY FOR OCEAN HEALTH

Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity, and transfer marine technology, in line with the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission's Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology. This aims to improve ocean health and enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, especially small island developing states and least developed countries.

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TARGETS

REDUCE MARINE POLLUTION

PROTECT AND RESTORE ECOSYSTEMS

REDUCE OCEAN ACIDIFICATION

SUSTAINABLE FISHING

CONSERVE COASTAL AND MARINE AREAS

END SUBSIDIES CONTRIBUTING TO OVERFISHING

INCREASE THE ECONOMIC BENEFITS FROM SUSTAINABLE USE OF MARINE RESOURCES

INCREASE SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY FOR OCEAN HEALTH

SUPPORT SMALL SCALE FISHERS

IMPLEMENT AND ENFORCE INTERNATIONAL SEA LAW

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