Marine and fisheries scientist leading @faunafloraint global marine programme, but with a soft spot for Madagascar. All views my own.
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Oh dear…
The new #NCQG text is a huge backslide with references to nature, human rights and fossil fuels all stripped out. Net zero is out of reach without nature and the removal of text on climate-biodiversity synergies does not signal for the action needed to tackle the joint crises 1/3
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“Deep-sea mining will have a graver impact than the Norwegian government realises today”.
Norway must not go ahead with #DeepSeaMining, says @olaelvestuen.
There’s still time for @jonasgahrstore & @Regjeringen to change course, show leadership, and protect the ocean.
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🚨🐟 Overfishing is pushing our ocean to the brink. Four years past the UK's latest deadline to end overfishing, it’s time for real government action. @OceanaUK has crafted an ambitious vision to turn the tide. 🌊 Read their report here: bit.ly/oceana-uk-roadmap
#EndOverfishing
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📢New #Webinar Recording Available Now!🎥
Hear from speakers from @EIA_News, @FaunaFloraInt and @pewenvironment on what to expect at UN Global #plasticstreaty #INC5 regarding plastic pellets, how to engage with policy makers and much more!
Watch here👉youtu.be/nuUWW7KOWJc?si=re2Y…
The seaweed revolution in the spotlight as part of #EarthshotCapeTown Many #seaweed solutions are coming through and the power and potential of seaweed to address some of our key global challenges is huge. #OceanOptimism
What a fantastically joyous end to a wonderful celebration of innovation and hope! Some really amazing groups in the finalists and I hope they all go on to bigger and better things! @coast4c @NatureMetrics #EarthshotCapeTown #UrgentOptimism
.@ChoirAfrica understood the assignment! The entire Earthshot Dome were on their feet to celebrate our Finalists and African innovation! #EarthshotCapeTown
AMAZING to see the power and potential of partnerships recognised by @KensingtonRoyal and so incredibly proud that @FaunaFloraInt partner @ACBK_Kazakhstan received the @EarthshotPrize for Nature on behalf of the @AltynDala Conservation Initiative!!!!
.@AltynDala wins The Earthshot Prize to Protect and Restore Nature for its epic work bringing endangered species back from the brink of extinction. Next step: restore a fully flourishing Steppe in Kazakhstan! #EarthshotCapeTown
Huge congrats to a wonderful fishy solution which address some of the fundamental issues facing small scale fishers in Africa.
.@keepitcoolapp wins The Earthshot Prize to Build a Waste-Free World. Its smart solution to reduce food waste and improve distribution for smallhold farmers and fishers is improving lives every day, and we can't wait to see them reach millions more! #EarthshotCapeTown
An inspiring start to a Tuesday morning at #EarthshotCapeTown Woken up by a drumming performance and now hearing how #UK gov is committed to environmental progress through a global clean power alliance #decarbonisation @DavidLammy @FaunaFloraInt
The world needs solutions that don’t yet exist. @EarthshotPrize strives to shift the narrative by promoting urgent optimism #Earthshot2024 Excited to be in #CapeTown on behalf of @FaunaFloraInt and see what the week holds!
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🌊 Only 8.3% of the world’s ocean is protected, & just 2.8% is likely to be effectively safeguarded.
To achieve 30% protection by 2030, a new report we supported outlines the urgent action needed. The future of our ocean depends on global action & partnership, see how we can achieve 30x30 as we gear up for #COP16: for-the-ocean.org/resources/
And we are incredibly grateful for your continued support and trust in our approaches!!
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🌏Biodiversity loss is intrinsically linked to plastic pollution🏭
📢Our new joint primer provides three clear ways that delegates at #INC5 can take positive decisions for the #plasticstreaty to protect #biodiversity and local communities into the future. bit.ly/3Ybi917
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❗Only 0.2% of #MPAs in the EU 🇪🇺 were fully/highly protected in 2022!
A new study found that 86% had low protection/permitted human activities (dredging, mining, and #BottomTrawling) highlights the urgent need for stronger regulations to achieve #30x30.
cell.com/one-earth/fulltext/…
Yes, such a wonderful day which deserves to be celebrated!! And #octopus are such an important fisheries product for #smallscalefishers in East Africa in particular!
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🚨 Scottish Govt is consulting on banning destructive bottom-trawl fishing in 20 marine protected areas. We need YOU to help us demand a bottom trawling ban in these MPAs. This is our chance to restore Scotland’s seas! ACT NOW 🐟🌊
👉act.oceana.org/page/155477/d…
For anyone interested in the next round of funding from OCEAN confirmation below that it has been delayed to 2025. Do sign up to the newsletter and socials for more updates!
❗We have an update! 🌊
Please continue to look out for updates on our socials or by subscribing to our newsletter: loom.ly/kVCbLbc
@DefraGovUK @FCDOGovUK #BluePlanetFund
Interesting intervention from #SouthAfrican government “Co management with communities is so important because marine spp don’t understand boundaries” and strong shout out for the great work of @abalobi_app as a technical partner to aid gov decision making #WIOLMMAForum
#Madagascar is now taking the lead in ocean conservation. The ocean plays an important role for our planet, and we all share the same ocean. @paubert5 @FaunaFloraInt #SavingNatureTogether #BringingItAllTogether
