News The latest news, comment and analysis about key ocean topics 26 Nov 2024Mobilizing global finance: How can we encourage private investment and support targets set under The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG)?COP29 came to a close on Sunday, with a new pledge under the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) to raise $300bn a year for developing countries by 2035... Read here 12 Nov 2024First Oceans 20 Communiqué urges bold G20 action for ocean stewardship Read here 23 Sep 2024A surge of ocean leadership: Friends of Ocean Action outline a roadmap for action ahead of the Third UN Ocean ConferenceFriends of Ocean Action welcome nine new members to the 2024 cohort, bringing its total membership to 86 since its launch in 2018. Hosted by the World Economic Forum, Friends of Ocean... Pavitra Raja and Jack Hurd 27 Aug 2024From boardroom to biodiversity: The evolving role of directors in a 'nature positive' worldEmbracing "nature positive" strategies can halt biodiversity loss, boost corporate reputation, efficiency and sustainability and ensure compliance. Read article Victoria Masterson 28 Aug 2024From electric ferries to wind-powered boats: here’s how the shipping industry can decarbonizeShipping accounts for 3% of global emissions, but the industry is exploring decarbonization technologies, like electric ferries and wind-powered vessels. Read article 30 Aug 2024Uncovering the Vital Role of Local Ecological Knowledge in Mangrove Management“In many ways, mangroves are the poster child of the interdependence between people and nature.” This powerline from Astrid Shomaker, Executive Secretary for Convention on Biological D... Read the blog 08 Aug 2024Why is it Essential to Define a Shared Vision for High-Quality Blue Carbon? Read the blog 02:0322 Jul 2024For the first time, more seafood is farmed than caught in the wild Read article 03:3508 Jul 2024This professor’s invention can transform our understanding of the ocean Read article Cristen Hemingway Jaynes · EcoWatch 02 Jul 2024Climate change: Ocean Tribunal ruling gives power to small island nations A landmark ruling by the Ocean Tribunal empowers small island nations and sets a precedent for global environmental justice and sustainability. Read article David Elliott 01 Jul 2024This project is cleaning up abandoned fish farms in the seas around Greece‘Ghost farms’ can have harmful impacts on biodiversity and local communities. Here’s how a project in Greece is working to clean up its abandoned fish farms. Read article Whitney Johnston and Estelle Winkleman 20 Jun 20244 steps to jumpstart your mangrove investment journeyInvesting in mangroves and mangrove-related projects offers businesses a strategic win that delivers impact in the global fight against climate change. Read article Nicola Villa 14 Jun 2024It’s been a record-setting year for global travel – here’s how we make tourism inclusive and sustainableTravel and tourism are booming, with more trips and spending but sustainable practices and support for MSMEs are vital to manage challenges and for growth. Read article Naoko Tochibayashi 24 May 2024How Japan is harnessing blue carbon as a pathway to net zero Japan leverages blue carbon projects like eelgrass planting to capture CO2 to reach net zero by 2050. Here's how public-private partnerships drive these efforts. Read article Robin Pomeroy and Sophia Akram 23 May 2024Tourism is bouncing back - but can we make travel sustainable?A new index reveals the state of tourism and sustainability across the world while guests in the sector speak to Radio Davos about what works and doesn't. Read article 13 May 2024Namibian fishing sector launches Africa’s first Ocean ClusterThe Namibia Ocean Cluster, supported by the World Economic Forum’s Ocean Action Agenda, has been created to bring together the Namibian seafood sector and allied stakeholders, with a miss... Read article Cristen Hemingway Jaynes · EcoWatch 30 Apr 2024Cambodian mangroves home to more than 700 wildlife species, a new survey findsIn one of the most detailed surveys ever undertaken, hundreds of animal species have been discovered in a Cambodian mangrove forest. Here's more. Read article Diego Vincenzi 29 Apr 2024How Costa Rica made its seas work for fishermen and for sharksBy incorporating the interests of multiple stakeholders, including fishermen, into its expansion of its Marine Protected Area, Costa Rica is continuing its long history of successful cons... Read article Takahiro Furusaki and Mette Asmussen 18 Apr 2024Reducing barriers to maritime fuel projects is key to decarbonizing shippingShipping accounts for 2-3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Here's why it's critical to remove barriers to maritime fuel projects for decarbonization. Read article William Austin · The Conversation 17 Apr 2024Why protecting the ocean floor matters for climate change'Blue carbon' could play a significant role in the fight for climate change - which is why marine scientists at the UN's recent Ocean Decade conference are hatching a plan to protect it. Read article Mark John Costello · The Conversation 08 Apr 2024From reserves to revenue: How marine protected areas can drive economic growthMarine protected areas are not just a boon for the environment, but can also yield enormous economic benefits for fisheries and coastal communities. Read article Simon Torkington 14 Mar 2024What is a sand motor and how can it protect against rising sea levels?Sand motors help protect fragile coasts from the effects of rising sea levels. The concept was developed in the Netherlands and is being used in Africa. Read article Andrea Willige 26 Feb 2024Largest DNA database of marine microbes to track the impact of global warming on ocean healthA newly released “ocean genome” is crucial for understanding and monitoring the health of our oceans and tracking the impact of global warming. Read article Mattie Rodrigue and Diva Amon 23 Feb 2024How deep-sea technology could transform life above waterCompared to terrestrial and even space exploration, the ocean receives little attention, despite its monumental role in our lives. Deep-sea technology could change that. Read article Zera Zheng, Rico van Leuken, and Lars Karlsson 23 Feb 2024Charting the course: How the shipping industry is adapting to tensions in the Red SeaIn the Red Sea, Houthi hijackings and attacks on shipping are putting pressure on global trade. Here's how major shipping firms are adapting to the crisis. Read article Scott Spillias · The Conversation 15 Feb 2024How marine permaculture could revolutionize ocean farmingPermaculture is a set of principles for creating sustainable food systems that work with nature. Here's how permaculture principles be applied to ocean farming. Read article René van Westen, Henk A. Dijkstra, and Michael Kliphuis · The Conversation 15 Feb 2024The Atlantic Ocean is headed for a tipping point − once melting glaciers shut down the Gulf Stream, we would see extreme climate change within decades, study showsThe Atlantic Ocean circulation is a major current system that carries heat from the tropics to the north. But a new study confirms that it is nearing a tipping point. Read article Tom Crowfoot 13 Feb 20245 unusual ways seaweed is being used to tackle the climate crisisWhether as a carbon storage or plastic alternative, seaweed is a valuable tool in the world's fight against the climate crisis. Here's why. Read article Brent E. Feldman 29 Jan 2024Ocean acidification is destroying oyster reefs – here's how that could affect the environment and the economyOcean acidification is upsetting oysters' delicate ecosystems – above and below the water. Solutions must address climate change's complex web of effects. Read article H.R.H. Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Faisal Alibrahim, and Carlos M. Duarte 17 Jan 2024How Saudi Arabia is unlocking the power of the blue economyAdvanced technologies, data and analytics provide new opportunities to harness solutions like renewable energy to help preserve the natural ecosystems in the Red Sea. Read article Alfredo Giron 16 Jan 20243 ways public-private partnerships can help restore ocean healthThe Earth relies on the ocean, but its health is impacted by threats like overfishing. Here's why public-private partnerships are key to restoring ocean health. Read article Kevin Jingwen Tao 12 Jan 2024Digital tech is a vital force in protecting natural ecosystemsCoral reef systems are critical but are at risk from climate change; Tech4Nature shows how next-generation technologies are restoring them in Mauritius. Read article Stuart Greif and Herve Houdre 12 Jan 2024How travel and tourism can reach net zeroThe travel and tourism industry must mitigate its impact on the climate and reduce emissions to support economic survival and build a sustainable future. Read article Jim Leape and Atsushi Sunami 10 Jan 2024How Pacific countries can harness data sharing to drive down illegal fishingA recent report recommends steps that governments and the seafood industry can take to improve fisheries' transparency and stop vessels from IUU fishing. Read article Gayle Markovitz and Sophie Heading 10 Jan 2024Global Risks Report 2024: The risks are growing — but so is our capacity to respondThe Global Risks Report 2024 outlines a slew of challenges we face. While the results make for grim reading, experts from the World Economic Forum believe there is hope. Read article Douglas McCauley and Clemence Schmid 21 Dec 2023How to end plastic pollution, foreverThe UN has a year to agree a treaty to end plastic pollution. Here's how to create a roadmap to address rising piles of waste and why collaboration is key. Read article Ginelle Greene-Dewasmes 19 Dec 2023Lessons from small islands: why equitable partnerships are key to funding the energy transitionDeveloping countries, especially small island states, face many barriers to an equitable energy transition. Here's how global partnerships enable success. Read article Meg Jones 11 Dec 2023Haunting underwater photos warn of the devastating impact of rising sea levels on the Pacific islandsA new series of photos by artist Nick Brandt highlights the plight of Fijian islanders, who are at the forefront of the climate crisis and an uncertain future due to rising sea levels. Read article Peter Thomson · Time 08 Dec 2023The ocean is our best chance to survive climate changeOur ocean's health is our planet's health. It absorbs heat and CO₂, regulates climate, and fuels a sustainable economy. Protecting it from climate change is crucial for our future. Read article 05 Dec 2023Ocean innovation highlighted at COP28The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, OceanX and the World Economic Forum’s 1000 Ocean Startups Coalition today celebrated two partnerships promoting ocean innovation during the 2023... Read article 04 Dec 2023The Philippines joins Blue Carbon Action Partnership to Strengthen Coastal EcosystemsThe Philippines announced today at COP28 that it is joining the Forum’s Blue Carbon Action Partnership to restore and conserve coastal ecosystems Read article Vincent Clerc and Takeshi Hashimoto 02 Dec 2023Why closing the price gap for green fuels is key to decarbonizing the maritime sectorAdvancing and scaling the supply of green fuels to decarbonize the maritime sector demands government action and policy measures to help close the price gap. Read article Anna Silyakova, Sebastian Menze, and Pål Einar Skogrand 01 Dec 2023How fisheries data can help sustain Antarctica's ecosystemsUsing data collected by the krill fishing industry, scientists can better understand the species' vital role supporting Antarctica's delicate ecosystem. Read article Rosa Esi Ennison 30 Nov 20233 ways unique partnerships are decarbonizing shippingShipping is responsible for 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Here's what the First Movers Coalition is doing to decarbonize the sector. Read article Carlos Correa 29 Nov 2023The Mangrove Breakthrough: 4 steps we must take to safeguard people, nature and the planetMangrove forests can play an important role in meeting global environmental targets and COP28 offers the ideal opportunity to turn pledges into action. Read article Josheena Naggea, Alfredo Giron, and Ana Spalding 29 Nov 2023Why the tropical majority is key to creating effective ocean solutions at COP28, and beyondPeople in the tropics, or the 'tropical majority', often have invaluable expertise and knowledge of the ocean that is key to helping protect the high seas. Read article Jeni Mundy 28 Nov 20234 ways the public and private sectors can change the future of sustainable travel togetherFour ways the public and private sectors can collaborate on limiting the negative impacts of tourism and building a bright future for sustainable travel. Read article Robby Irfany Maqoma · The Conversation 28 Nov 2023How are rising sea temperatures affecting coral reefs in Indonesia?Indonesia is home to 16% of the world's coral reefs, but half of its coral reefs are set to suffer severe bleaching in the coming years. Here's how we can protect them. Read article UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) · United Nations Environment Programme 20 Nov 2023From mangroves to floating gardens: 8 ways Asia is harnessing nature to fight climate changeAsia is adapting to climate change with nature-based solutions that are less expensive and more effective than built infrastructure. Here are eight examples. Read article 01:3720 Nov 2023Dominica pioneers world's first sperm whale reserveDominica establishes world's first sperm whale reserve to protect the endangered marine mammals. It will cover the island's western coast. Watch to learn more Read article Sam Zak and Brad Ack 17 Nov 2023How COP28 can help accelerate research around the ocean's carbon removal potentialThe ocean is already the world's largest carbon sink — and human intervention could boost that. We need to begin researching now how to do that safely. Read article Helen Millman, Nigel Topping, and Martin Siegert 15 Nov 2023Antarctica is melting faster than ever. Here’s what we can do about itWith global warming now heavily affecting Antarctica, it is vital we identify useful tipping points in technology and human behaviour that will help keep the southern continent under ice. Read article Richard Aster · The Conversation 15 Nov 2023Global warming is shaking up the ocean, literallyGlobal warming is making the Earth shake! A new study shows that rising sea levels and stronger storms are causing more powerful seismic ocean waves. Read article Bontu Yousuf 13 Nov 20234 promising approaches to eliminating plastic pollution in AfricaPlastic pollution in Africa borns many adverse effects with several necessary measures to ensure its regenerative and sustainable plastic-free future. Read article 10 Nov 2023New report calls for collective action by APEC Economies on combating IUU fishingA new report is calling for collective action by the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economies and the seafood industry to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fis... Leanne Geale 09 Nov 2023The countdown is on for a UN treaty on plastic pollution to move from aspiration into actionThere can be no further delay on finalizing the UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, which establishes global rules to curb the use of plastics. Read article Francis Staub and Yabanex Batista 09 Nov 2023The world has lost 14% of its coral reefs since 2009. Investing in a blue economy gives us a shot at saving the restThe Coral Reef Breakthrough is calling for investments of $12 billion by 2030 to safeguard the future of the world's drastically underfunded coral reefs. Read article 01:2731 Oct 2023Why El Niño is likely to make for a turbulent winter in the northern hemisphere Read article Cristen Hemingway Jaynes · EcoWatch 23 Oct 2023Coral offspring may be more resilient to heat stress, study findsCoral reefs are highly sensitive to climate change, but some are more resilient than others. Researchers are working to identify and protect these resilient coral offspring. Read article 02:1431 Oct 2023This will be the world’s largest car carrier ever builtHöegh Autoliners unveils world's largest car carrier, set to sail on zero-emission fuels like green ammonia and green methanol. Read article Pascal Ollivier, Gadi Benmoshe, Margi Van Gogh, and Abhishek Gupta 17 Oct 20235 principles of public-private data collaboration to improve resilience of the maritime supply chainEngaging public and private stakeholders in creating a data collaboration policy framework is a must for building resilience in the maritime supply chain. Read article Victoria Erasmus and Abigail Frankfort 16 Oct 2023Fish waste to future wealth: How Namibia’s fisheries are collaborating on sustainable innovationNamibia is working with fisheries to create fish by-products that support a sustainable blue economy. The Namibia Ocean Cluster launched earlier this year. Read article Hanh Nguyen and Joseph Martin Cheer 16 Oct 2023Why the travel and tourism industry should care about the state of the oceanMarine and coastal tourism makes up 50% of the global tourism, so putting a healthy ocean at the heart of decision-making is key for the sector to prosper. Read article Rebecca Reichmann Tavares 16 Oct 2023This is how to leverage community-led sustainable tourism for people and biodiversitySustainable tourism is best done through community development ventures with Indigenous peoples, which helps preserve local culture and bring in resources. Read article 01:2811 Oct 2023In the UK, 10,000 oysters have been released into an artificial reef Read article Victoria Mbigidde · SciDev 03 Oct 2023Ugandan fish smoking kiln reduces cancer risks for womenNew fish smoking kiln in Uganda reduces cancer risk for women and makes the process more efficient while also producing higher quality fish and reducing environmental impact. Read article 01:2602 Oct 2023Google is launching a new transatlantic cable beneath the ocean Read article Bart Kolodziejczyk 29 Sep 2023Seawater electrolysis: a hydrogen revolution or technological dud? Here are the numbersSeawater electrolysis: It's either hailed as a wonder solution to create hydrogen — the fuel of the future — or a futile waste of time. Here's the maths. Read article MIT News 29 Sep 2023This new desalination system is inspired by the ocean and powered by the sunNew MIT desalination system could produce freshwater at half the cost of existing methods, making it more accessible to people in arid and semi-arid regions. Read article Katie Wood and Oliver Ashford · World Resources Institute 29 Sep 2023The Ocean Can Play a Bigger Role in Fighting Climate Change than Previously ThoughtOcean-based climate solutions can deliver up to 35% of the annual emissions reductions needed by 2050 to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Read article H.E Fatima Al Sairafi 27 Sep 2023How the Middle East is striving to lead the way in sustainable tourismShe how innovative private sector projects and strategic government initiatives are helping to position the Middle East as a hub for sustainable tourism. Read article Maame Akua T Yawson and Kwame Mensa-Yawson 22 Sep 2023Here are 5 lessons from Ghana's fight against plastic pollutionThe Ghana National Plastic Action Partnership is the platform for multi-stakeholder cooperation to reduce the outgrowing problem of plastic pollution. Read article Gemma Parkes 21 Sep 2023A round-the-world boat race could change how we research ocean biodiversityOcean biodiversity is at risk — and we need to keep researching it to understand how to help. Surprisingly, these round-the-world boat racers could help. Read article 20 Sep 2023New cohort of Friends of Ocean Action all aboard for ocean health “We are excited and honoured to welcome such illustrious, expert, committed and dynamic new members of our Friends of Ocean Action community.” said Alfredo Giron, Head of Ocean at the Wor... Read more Alfredo Giron 20 Sep 20233 lessons on how we can work together to restore ocean healthOcean health is at risk and it will take broad coalitions involving governments, civil society and private organisations to restore its potential. Read article Gail Whiteman 20 Sep 2023Why addressing the climate crisis at our poles is key to achieving Sustainable Development GoalsThe polar regions are warming faster than anywhere else and could trigger global climate tipping points, putting the Sustainable Development Goals at risk. Read article Jacqueline Gifford and Joseph Martin Cheer 18 Sep 2023Are we finally turning the tide towards sustainable tourism?Multiple initiatives around the world show that sustainable tourism is possible and achievable, but it will take a huge amount of effort for it to scale. Read article Julienne Stroeve, Gill Einhorn, and Gail Whiteman 18 Sep 2023How metaverse technology is catalysing action on polar ice tipping pointsHere's how the metaverse is being used to educate people about the polar tipping points and to provide them with opportunities to take action. Read article Simon Torkington 14 Sep 2023Trees, oceans and mental health: 3 ways entrepreneurs are using AI to solve global challengesAI technologies are transforming sectors and industries, but how are they being harnessed to help the planet? These start-ups are leading the way. Read article Hanh Nguyen 14 Sep 20233 things businesses can do to accelerate ocean healthCompanies secure their long-term survival by minimizing their impacts on marine life and unlock novel business opportunities restoring ocean health. Read article Simon Torkington 14 Sep 2023This CEO has travelled to space and the deepest ocean floor – here’s how he deals with riskAs an explorer and CEO in the space industry, Dylan E. Taylor has experienced risk in its purest form. This is how he approaches high-stakes decisions. Read article 13 Sep 2023Fiji builds back bluer, strengthening its sustainable ocean economyBy embracing the potential of its ocean economy, Fiji is fostering sustainable and resilient development, after concluding a two-year roadmap exercise with the Blue Recovery Hubs. Read more Amandine Schaeffer, Alex Sen Gupta, and Moninya Roughan · The Conversation 13 Sep 2023How are marine heatwaves affecting the seafloor?Marine heatwaves are becoming more frequent & intense, affecting the seafloor & causing coral bleaching and loss of marine life. More research is needed to mitigate the effects. Read article Chido Munyati 11 Sep 2023The Nairobi Declaration: This is how African nations want to fight climate changeAfrican leaders called for new worldwide taxes to fund climate action. The Nairobi Declaration was issued at the end of the Africa Climate Summit in Kenya. Read article Spencer Feingold 04 Sep 2023Could these robot sea turtles be used to save the real ones?Roboticists at the University of Notre Dame have developed robot sea turtles that they say could be used to help real ones and advance other fields of robotics. Read article Joel Makower and Emily Poyser 04 Sep 20237 tips for communicating nature-positive ambition"Nature-positive action", "greenwashing", "greenhushing"... Here's what it all means — and how communicators can ensure their message lands among the noise. Read article Cristen Hemingway Jaynes · EcoWatch 31 Aug 2023GEF launches a global fund to protect 30% of land and ocean by 2030The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has launched a new fund to protect biodiversity, with the goal of mobilizing $19.2 billion by 2026. Here's more about it Read article 01:3230 Aug 2023The ocean absorbs a lot of heat. But how does that help fight climate change? Read article Martin Jakobsson · The Conversation 30 Aug 2023How can accurate maps of remote fjords help us predict future sea level rise?Researchers have mapped the depth of two remote fjords in Greenland, the shape of which can affect how much glacier meltwater flows into the ocean. Read article Gabi Thesing, Ian Shine, and David Elliott 25 Jul 2024From blocked views to free food: How holiday destinations in Japan, Denmark and more are tackling overtourismFrom blocking views of Mt Fuji to enlisting tourists in litter picking on Copenhagen streets, here's how holiday hot spots are coping with overtourism's impacts. Read article Michael Childress · The Conversation 28 Aug 2023How are scientists trying to save Florida's coral reef from extreme ocean heatThe current marine heat wave is the worst on record for Florida's coral reef, causing coral bleaching. Here's how scientists and volunteers are working to save it. Read article Cristen Hemingway Jaynes · EcoWatch 16 Aug 2023These biodegradable plastics made from algae are a new hope for the environmentScientists created biodegradable plastics from spirulina, a blue-green algae. Spirulina plastics are carbon neutral and can be cultivated on a large scale. Read article Johnny Wood 14 Aug 2023Annual hole in ozone layer a threat to Antarctic sea ice, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this weekHeadlines this week: how the annual ozone hole has formed early this year; why soil is the most species-rich habitat on earth; and other important environment news. Read article Wang Songlin and Wakao Hanaoka 14 Aug 2023Here’s how China and Japan are achieving a step-change in sustainable fisheriesAs leading global seafood trade and consuming nations, Japan and China can together help drive global enforcement of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. Read article Mark Hillsdon · Reuters 07 Aug 2023How waste pickers are helping tackle plastic pollution around the worldWhile waste pickers' work is often precarious and poorly paid, organizations are working to help waste pickers tackle plastic pollution. Here are some examples. Read article Johnny Wood 07 Aug 2023Hottest ever ocean temperatures threaten planet's health, and other nature and climate stories to read this weekTop nature and climate stories: Average ocean temperatures break records; Amazon deforestation rate is falling; Beijing hit by third deadly storm. Read article Cristen Hemingway Jaynes · EcoWatch 02 Aug 2023Here's how artificial reefs can help protect seagrass meadowsArtificial reefs could help protect seagrass meadows. Study finds that reefs can improve the productivity of seagrass and provide refuge from rising level. Read article Douglas Broom 31 Jul 2023How 6 robots are helping to protect our oceanThe ocean is critical to the survival of life on Earth, but it is under threat from the climate crisis. This is how robots are helping to protect it. Read article Dr Arthur Webb, Yusuke Taishi, Srilata Kammila, and Pradeep Kurukulasuriya · United Nations Development Programme 25 Jul 2023How Tuvalu is using technology to adapt to rising sea levelsThe Tuvalu government and UNDP are developing a Long-Term Adaptation Plan (L-TAP) to provide comprehensive national solutions to sea level rise beyond 2100. Read article Florence Cuttat 25 Jul 2023Why we urgently need new approaches to monitoring biodiversity in the seaWith long-term, accurate, data on fish populations, we can make informed decisions about conservation that will help restore the biodiversity of the sea. Read article H.E. Dr Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri 25 Jul 2023Abu Dhabi is creating vast carbon sinks from its mangroves and sharing its learnings with the world Abu Dhabi wants to turn the tide and see growth in mangrove habitats throughout the world, capturing huge amounts of carbon and helping to reach net zero. Read article Cristen Hemingway Jaynes · EcoWatch 19 Jul 2023The ocean is turning green: What does this mean for the marine ecosystem?A new study finds that the ocean is turning green, possibly due to climate change, something that could have a significant impact on marine ecosystems. Read article 19 Jul 2023Seafood Loss and Waste Value Chains - Request for ProposalsThe main objective is to provide the knowledge basis needed to scale up the adoption of 100% fish approaches globally and to feed into the socialization of a global initiative geared towa... Read more Elizabeth Claire Alberts · Mongabay 10 Jul 2023How does ocean noise pollution affect marine life, and how can we reduce it?Ocean noise pollution is a growing problem that is harming marine life around the world. A recent report by the United Nations outlines possible solutions. Read article Sally Nyakanyanga · China Dialogue 10 Jul 2023Here's how female-led initiatives are tackling plastic waste in Zimbabwe and MalawiWomen in Zimbabwe and Malawi are working to reduce plastic waste by collecting plastic from dumpsites and communities and then selling it to recycling companies. Read article Katie Wood and Oliver Ashford · World Resources Institute 05 Jul 2023Why is blue carbon a valuable tool in the fight against climate change?Blue carbon ecosystems store large amounts of carbon and provide important ecosystem services. Restoring and protecting them can help mitigate climate change. Read article Lubomir Varbanov 28 Jun 2023China's rising tide: Expanding investment in blue financeSaving the ocean requires money — but it's an opportunity, too. Here's how China and other countries can expand their investments in blue finance. Read article Spencer Feingold 28 Jun 2023China formally accepts WTO agreement on harmful fisheries subsidies at AMNC23China has agreed to a World Trade Organization deal aimed at curbing harmful fisheries subsidies and the acceptance was announced at the Forum's 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions i... Read article Eva Hagan · Green Matters 28 Jun 2023How AI and underwater microphones are helping in marine life conservationThe fusion of AI and underwater microphones enables researchers and conservationists to monitor and understand diverse species for marine conservation. Read article 28 Jun 2023China, World’s Largest Seafood Producer, Ratifies WTO Deal on Fisheries SubsidiesWorld Economic Forum, public.affairs@weforum.org Read article Guo Jingjing 26 Jun 2023How innovation and collaboration can transform ocean healthBusiness, government and civil society must join forces to support ocean health. Here's how a collaborative approach can help scale-up ocean innovations. Read article Hashendra Wijesinha and Rebekah Cheney 26 Jun 2023How business leaders can prepare for new climate reporting standardsIf 2022 was the year for setting net-zero targets, 2023 is about ensuring delivery. By preparing now, leaders can use more quantitative reporting to feed into future strategic direction. Read article Johnny Wood 26 Jun 2023UN adopts world-first high seas treaty protecting marine biodiversity, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this weekWarming seas, melting Himalayan glaciers and the planet's slow-draining fresh water resources. It's all in this week's tranche of nature and climate news. Read article Richard K.F. Unsworth · The Conversation 23 Jun 2023Marine heatwave threatens UK's seagrass meadows, but clean-up can help. Here's howMarine heatwave is raising sea temperatures stressing seagrass plants. Clean-up efforts can reduce pollution levels helping seagrass meadows to recover. Read article Luis Alvarado, Rob Johan Adriaan Van Riet, Sharon Koh, and Yvonne Leung 15 Jun 2023Taking philanthropy to the next level in Asia can support climate and natureOver $3 trillion in climate finance is needed to reach net zero by 2050. Philanthropy can help drive private-public capital to catalyze change in Asia. Read article Angharad Brewer Gillham · Frontiers 21 Jun 202310 years of effort pay off as seaweed forest is restored to healthUnderwater seaweed forests are important ecosystems that provide food and shelter for marine life but face threats from climate change, pollution, and overfishing. Read article Joseph Fowler and Isabella Gallo 19 Jun 2023Why did artist Sarah Cameron Sunde stand in the sea for a full tide cycle 9 times on 6 continents?Art provides an entryway into topics that appear overwhelming and abstract, spurring conversations, here those conversations are about sea level rise Read article Gloria Dickie · Reuters 12 Jun 2023How El Niño could impact weather in 2023-2024El Nino could lead to droughts in Australia, Indonesia, and parts of South America, as well as flooding in the southwestern US, southern Africa, and parts of Asia. Read article Brent E. Feldman 12 Jun 2023Oyster gardens: how we build the natural reefs protecting our coastsOyster gardens can protect our coasts and clean the ocean water that every single person relies on. Here's all you need to know about this restorative climate solution. Read article 12 Jun 2023Taking ocean action from commitment to implementation: Friends of Ocean Action call for real change for ocean healthFriends of Ocean Action is calling for accelerated progress to turn recent commitments into real change that will benefit our ocean and everyone who depends on it. Read more Karen Fisher · The Conversation 09 Jun 2023The importance of ecosystem-based management in protecting the oceanOverfishing, pollution, and climate change are all taking a toll on marine ecosystems. Ecosystem-based management (EBM) could help to reverse these trends. Read article Jonathan Bamber · The Conversation 08 Jun 2023Arctic Ocean could become ice-free by 2030. Why it matters?Scientists warn that the Arctic Ocean could be ice-free in summer by the 2030s. The loss of sea ice would have global and dangerous consequences. Read article Octavio Aburto 08 Jun 2023Protecting large ocean areas helps biodiversity — and doesn’t harm fisheries, study findsA new study on the largest fully protected marine area in North America has shown how preserving biodiversity in oceans does not negatively impact fishing. Read article James Forsyth 07 Jun 2023World Ocean Day: Young Global Leaders outline what we need to do to protect the seaOn this year's World Ocean Day, Young Global Leaders outline how we can better protect our seas – for the benefit for the planet and those who rely on it. Read article Rupert Howes 07 Jun 2023How nutrient-rich seafood could help feed millions - without overfishingEfforts are underway to encourage governments to end overfishing while ensuring people benefit from seafood's health benefits. Read article Johnny Wood 06 Jun 2023UN treaty aims to end global plastic pollution – and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week Top nature stories: UN treaty aims to end global plastic pollution; Almost half of animal species are in decline; New York is sinking under the weight of its skyscrapers. Read article Eleni Kemene 05 Jun 2023Plastic pollution and climate change: 3 leaders chart the path forwardThe perspectives in this article, ranging from business to youth activism, highlight the role of the informal waste sector in addressing plastic pollution. Read article Cressida Bowyer, Keiron Roberts, and Stephanie Northen · The Conversation 05 Jun 2023Beyond recycling: how to solve the plastic waste crisisEvery year, humans produce over 300 million tons of plastic waste, and only a small fraction of this is recycled. The rest ends up in landfills and oceans. Read article Ewan Thomson 02 Jun 2023What is World Ocean Day?World Ocean Day on 8 June is highlighting the global movement '30x30' which aims to safeguard at least 30% of the world’s land, waters and ocean by 2030. Read article Mark Schneider and Antoine de Saint-Affrique 02 Jun 2023Why it's time for a coordinated global approach to plastic pollutionAs the UN negotiate a plastic pollution treaty, Nestlé and Danone's CEOs call for all those in the supply chain to collaborate to end plastic pollution. Read article Priscilla M. Achakpa and Katherine Gilchrist 01 Jun 2023How Nigerian women are leading national action against plastic pollutionNigeria is putting women and people from disadvantaged communities front and center in the fight against plastic pollution choking its environment. Read article Ayesha Tandon · Carbon Brief 01 Jun 2023Montreal Protocol has slowed loss of Arctic sea ice, say scientistsA new study finds that the Montreal Protocol, which aims to protect the ozone layer, has also had the unexpected benefit of slowing Arctic sea ice loss. Read article Jesse Klein · GreenBiz 31 May 2023This new framework helps companies set science based targets for natureThe Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) is developing guidance for companies to set science-based targets for nature, with a focus on land and water. Read article Joel Makower · GreenBiz 26 May 2023Why does the world need a global treaty on plastic pollutionA global treaty would help to curb plastic pollution, maximize the circulation of remaining plastic, and ensure the safe management of plastic waste. Read article Jim Leape 19 May 2023It’s time for governments to crack down on illegal fishing in the Pacific. Here’s howA coalition of leaders in the seafood sector is calling on governments to drive forward measures that can help close the Pacific Ocean to illegal fishing. Read article Ian Shine 19 May 2023International Day for Biological Diversity: From AI to robot jellyfish, here's the technology protecting biodiversityTo mark International Day for Biological Diversity on 22 May, we’ve rounded up some ways in which AI and other technologies can help protect biodiversity. Read article Sikander Bizenjo, Mariam Raheem, and Ayla Majid 15 May 2023Beyond climate mitigation: the Pakistan floods showed there's no turning backClimate adaptation and mitigation is not a fight for Pakistan alone, the unprecedented impact of floods worldwide calls for multi-stakeholder support. Read article Craig Stevens · The Conversation 15 May 2023The oceans are becoming less able to regulate the Earth's climate. Here's whyOceans soak up 90% of the planet's excess heat energy. But as the climate changes, so does the oceans' power to protect us. Read article 15 May 2023Seafood sector leaders urge government action to close the net on illegal fishing in the PacificGroups working with over 150 companies call for collective efforts in advance of the G7 Hiroshima Summit. Read more United Nations · United Nations 12 May 2023Countries must forge ‘Global Blue Deal’ to protect the ocean: UNCTADUNCTAD's Trade and Environment Review values the ocean economy at $3-6 billion and calls for a global Blue Deal to promote sustainable use of ocean resources. Read article Johnny Wood 09 May 2023Arctic sea ice heavily contaminated with microplastics, and other nature and climate news you need to read this weekWant to read the latest nature and climate stories? From this year's El Niño predictions to finding contaminated algae in Arctic sea ice, it's all here in this weekly news roundup. Read article Andrea Willige 04 May 2023Ocean warming is at a record high – what does that mean?Climate scientists have described ocean warming as “heading off the charts”. How does this affect our planet, and how can it best be addressed? Read article Stefan Ellerbeck 25 Apr 2023Rate of sea-level rise doubles in a decade, and the other nature and climate news you need to read this weekTop nature and climate news: Rate of sea level rise doubles in a decade; India at risk from extreme heat; EU makes climate crisis policies more ambitious. Read article Dillon Amaya · The Conversation 21 Apr 2023El Niño is coming, and ocean temps are already at record highs – that can spell disaster for fish and coralsEl Niño events trigger intense and widespread periods of extreme ocean warming known as marine heat waves. This can wreak havoc on coral reefs and seagrass. Read article Gill Einhorn, Professor Deen Sanders OAM, Guy Williams, and Alice Bell 21 Apr 2023What centring Indigenous knowledge really means when it comes to nature-based solutionsThe development of frameworks for nature has lacked Indigenous people’s leadership, inhibiting the development and assessment of nature-based solutions. Read article Mourad Tamoud 20 Apr 2023Supply chain sustainability is key to achieving climate goals: Here's how organizations can get startedEight supply chains across major industries account for more than 50% of global GHG emissions. Supply chain leaders must act now to decarbonize operations. Read article Jack Hurd, Nicole Schwab, and Akanksha Khatri 19 Apr 2023Biodiversity: 5 'nature-positive' trends to watch out forTargets for what’s been dubbed the ‘Paris Agreement’ for nature and biodiversity will be turned into national action plans and business contribution plans. Read article Stefan Ellerbeck 18 Apr 2023Global ocean surface temperatures reach a record high, and the other nature and climate news you need to read this weekTop nature and climate news: Ocean surface temperatures reach record high; Ice sheets could collapse more rapidly than thought; Severe drought predicted for France. Read article Gill Einhorn and Spencer Feingold 13 Apr 2023The poles are the ‘canaries in the coalmine’ of the climate crisis. Here’s whyThe climate crisis is severe worldwide. Yet the polar regions remain particularly at risk as temperatures in the Arctic and Antarctica continue to increase at accelerated rates. Read article Barri Bronston · Futurity 13 Apr 2023Rates of US coastal sea level rise break recordsSea levels on the US Southeast and Gulf coasts have risen by half an inch per year since 2010, a study says. This sea level rise is three times above the global average. Read article Paige Bennett · EcoWatch 13 Apr 2023Ocean surface temperatures reach record highThe global ocean surface temperature reached 21.1C in early April, the highest recorded ocean surface temperature since records began, reports EcoWatch. Read article Thomas Sberna 06 Apr 2023What is the Great Blue Wall Initiative?Overfishing, the climate crisis, and extractive industries are all taking their toll on our oceans. The Great Blue Wall Initiative plans to help. Here’s how. Read article Tetsuji Ida 06 Apr 2023Why illegal fishing must be stamped out on environmental and humanitarian groundsThe forthcoming G7 Summit will be an important venue for discussing how to combat illegal fishing which impacts the environment and human rights worldwide. Read article Elizabeth Claire Alberts · Mongabay 05 Apr 2023As oceans warm, these species edge closer to extinction: StudyMost Australian shallow reef species, including fish, corals, seaweeds and invertebrates, saw population declines between 2008 and 2021, new study shows. Read article Yves Mathieu 05 Apr 2023UN High Seas Treaty: Why we need a global dialogue on the oceanThe historic UN High Seas Treaty is a step forward for the ocean, but we need a global dialogue, including all stakeholders, to ensure it is adequately protected. Read article Douglas Broom 06 Apr 2023Showing people the effects of the climate emergency fails to shift attitudes, study findsA terrifying 3D simulation of the effects of climate change on their city has failed to move people to take climate action, a new study has found. Read article Joel Makower · GreenBiz 03 Apr 2023Here's what you need to know about positive climate tipping pointsThere is the potential for positive tipping points in the fight against climate change, according to a new report called The Breakthrough Effect. Read article Elizabeth Claire Alberts · Mongabay 31 Mar 2023Here's how sea level rise is threatening even the most prepared countriesThe Netherlands has been going to great lengths to protect itself from the impacts of sea level rise, but most countries need to do much more, experts say. Read article Olivia Rosane · EcoWatch 31 Mar 2023More than half of Australia's shallow reef species in decline as oceans warmThe climate crisis has caused 57% of the species that live in Australia’s shallow reefs to decline in numbers over the past decade, EcoWatch reports. Read article Eva Hagan · Green Matters 29 Mar 2023Ocean currents drive climate patterns - so what happens when they speed up?Researchers believe climate change is speeding up global ocean currents. Here, Green Matters explains how this works - and what it means for our planet. Read article Matthew Savoca · The Conversation 27 Mar 2023What is ‘plasticosis’ and how is it affecting seabirds?When seabirds ingest plastic, it is scarring their digestive tracts and causing what scientists call ‘plasticosis’, allowing pathogens into their bodies. Read article Olivia Rosane · EcoWatch 21 Mar 2023Arctic sea ice maximum extent is fifth lowest on recordArctic sea ice likely reached its maximum extent for this year at 5.64 million square miles – 398,000 square miles below the average maximum for 1981-2010. Read article Catriona Macleod · The Conversation 13 Mar 2023Why is seaweed an underrated resource against climate change?Seaweeds can be used to make new products to replace other materials that have larger carbon footprints, including foods and materials and fertilizers. Read article Cecilia Keating · GreenBiz 10 Mar 2023High Seas Treaty: UN member states seal historic deal to protect international watersThe UN High Seas Treaty to protect the ocean commits governments to boost funding for marine conservation. It will also create a network of protected areas. Read article Gemma Parkes 06 Mar 2023Why the High Seas Treaty is a breakthrough for the ocean and the planetUnited Nations Member States have agreed the High Seas Treaty ensuring the protection and sustainable use of marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdictions. Read article Stefan Ellerbeck 06 Mar 2023UN oceans treaty a 'historic moment', and the other climate crisis stories you need to read this weekUN oceans treaty a 'historic moment'; Energy sector CO2 emissions hit record high in 2022; Danes urged to eat less meat to help tackle climate crisis. Read article 03 Mar 2023World Economic Forum’s Blue Food Partnership launches roadmap to strengthen sustainable growth in aquaculture Read more 02 Mar 2023New initiative to help government and business navigate untapped ‘blue carbon’ and restore coastal ecosystemsThe Blue Carbon Action Partnership will work with countries to ensure sustainable, inclusive and equitable development of blue carbon plans. Read more Forum Stories 01 Mar 2023In pictures: the impact of the climate crisis and human activity on our oceansOceans are on the frontline of the climate crisis, as they absorb excess heat and carbon dioxide. These pictures show some of the ways in which marine life is affected - and protected. Read article Iftekhar Ahmed · The Conversation 24 Feb 2023What Australia learned from recent devastating floods – and how New Zealand can apply those lessons nowThe return of the La Niña weather pattern has seen devastating floods in both Australia and New Zealand. Research highlights the vital role of the public. Read article Holly East and Jamie Johnson · The Conversation 20 Feb 2023This is why we urgently need to protect tropical seagrass meadows They can absorb carbon from the atmosphere at a much faster rate than other carbon sinks, research has shown, but a new study reveals even more. Read article Stefan Ellerbeck 20 Feb 2023Antarctica sea ice levels hit record low, and the other climate crisis stories you need to read this weekTop climate and environment news: Antarctica sea ice at record low; Cyclone Gabrielle could cost New Zealand $8 billion; Guyana's carbon-offset future. Read article Gemma Parkes 16 Feb 2023An ocean of hope: why marine protection matters for people and natureMarine protection is crucial for creating well-protected and sustainably managed oceans, and by working together we can clean up all the world's oceans. Read article David Njagi · Mongabay 15 Feb 2023Here's how sustainable fish farming is helping Kenyan communitiesIn Kenya, small-scale fish farming combined with sustainable agroecology practices is boosting food security for smallholder farmers, reports Mongabay. Read article Christian Dunn · The Conversation 14 Feb 2023Wetlands have been in decline since 1700 – but they can still be savedCountries and international organizations are beginning to see how important wetlands are, with some adopting “no-net-loss” policies to boost coverage. Read article Spencer Feingold 10 Feb 2023A Greenlandic fisherman died in a tsunami in 1952. Did climate change kill him?In 1952, a landslide along the coast of Greenland triggered a tsunami that killed a local fisherman. The tragedy went largely uninvestigated — until now. Read article Robert Glennon and Brent Haddad · The Conversation 02 Feb 2023Why is the Salton Sea in California so important and what can we do to protect it?Hundreds of bird species use the Salton Sea as a rest stop during migration, but its declining water levels are endangering nature and people nearby. Read article Kori Williams · Green Matters 02 Feb 2023Why is biodiversity so essential?Biodiversity - the variety of flora and fauna - helps support and sustain healthy ecosystems, says Green Matters, but humanity is gradually eroding it. Read article Paris Stefanoudis · The Conversation 30 Jan 2023Here are 5 ways we can save our deep sea reefsShallow reefs and deep-sea reefs receive little scientific attention due to costs and logistics, but research shows they do face threats. Read article Katharina Buchholz · Statista 26 Jan 2023This chart shows how rapidly the ocean is warming2016 was the hottest year for the ocean ever recorded, while in 2022, global ocean temperatures were 0.69C higher than the century’s average, says Statista. Read article Sophie Hirsh · Green Matters 25 Jan 2023What does sustainably-sourced seafood actually mean?Sustainable seafood has risen in popularity, but is it really better for the environment? Here, Green Matters unpacks the meaning behind the label. Read article Gemma Parkes 25 Jan 2023Davos 2023: Awash with ocean action and inspirationFrom art to music to in-depth panel discussions, ocean action was a focal talking point at Davos 23, here's a round-up of the ocean action highlights. Read article 20 Jan 2023Speed, Cooperation and Resilience Can Mend a Fragmented WorldPublic.Affairs@weforum.org Read article 19 Jan 2023World Economic Forum Signs Partnership with Indonesia on Blue Carbon to Support National Climate Goalspublic.affairs@weforum.org Read article Ronald Tardiff 19 Jan 202311 innovations deepening our understanding of the ocean through dataThese start-ups are boosting ocean conservation and promoting a sustainable blue economy through sensors, satellites, artificial intelligence, and more. Read article Mads Nipper 17 Jan 20233 critical steps leaders must take to halt biodiversity loss and tackle climate changeClimate change and biodiversity loss are linked in complex ways – neither can be solved if we don't embrace science, collaboration and new enabling frameworks Read article Peter Thomson 15 Jan 2023How to create a healthy ocean that benefits everyoneRestoring the health of the ocean is a key part in combatting global warming. If we work together, we have the opportunity to make real and meaningful change. Read article Klaus Schwab · Forbes 15 Jan 20235 dimensions of leadership to address complex challengesToday’s leadership faces multiple, interconnected challenges - and the complexity of these issues requires a renewed focus on what makes an effective leader. Read article Abhinav Chugh 14 Jan 20236 experts at Davos share what's on the horizon for 2023Select experts participating at the 53rd World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos provide their predictions for what to expect from 2023 in their areas of expertise. Read article 13 Jan 2023Renewing calls for ocean action in 2023The Co-Chairs of Friends of Ocean Action and the World Economic Forum’s Ocean Action Agenda have released a new statement, Ocean Action in 2023, calling for renewed vigour in ocean action... Read more Gemma Parkes 12 Jan 2023Sea level is rising around the world: art is putting it in the spotlightArtists like Sarah Cameron Sunde are bringing attention to the existential threat of rising sea levels through unique visual art performances. Read article Kimberly Mathisen and Kjell Inge Røkke 12 Jan 2023The ocean plays a key role in the energy transition – so does dataAs ocean data becomes available, we have promising, potentially mind-blowing opportuniti
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23 Sep 2024A surge of ocean leadership: Friends of Ocean Action outline a roadmap for action ahead of the Third UN Ocean ConferenceFriends of Ocean Action welcome nine new members to the 2024 cohort, bringing its total membership to 86 since its launch in 2018. Hosted by the World Economic Forum, Friends of Ocean...
Pavitra Raja and Jack Hurd 27 Aug 2024From boardroom to biodiversity: The evolving role of directors in a 'nature positive' worldEmbracing "nature positive" strategies can halt biodiversity loss, boost corporate reputation, efficiency and sustainability and ensure compliance. Read article
Victoria Masterson 28 Aug 2024From electric ferries to wind-powered boats: here’s how the shipping industry can decarbonizeShipping accounts for 3% of global emissions, but the industry is exploring decarbonization technologies, like electric ferries and wind-powered vessels. Read article
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Cristen Hemingway Jaynes · EcoWatch 02 Jul 2024Climate change: Ocean Tribunal ruling gives power to small island nations A landmark ruling by the Ocean Tribunal empowers small island nations and sets a precedent for global environmental justice and sustainability. Read article
David Elliott 01 Jul 2024This project is cleaning up abandoned fish farms in the seas around Greece‘Ghost farms’ can have harmful impacts on biodiversity and local communities. Here’s how a project in Greece is working to clean up its abandoned fish farms. Read article
Whitney Johnston and Estelle Winkleman 20 Jun 20244 steps to jumpstart your mangrove investment journeyInvesting in mangroves and mangrove-related projects offers businesses a strategic win that delivers impact in the global fight against climate change. Read article
Nicola Villa 14 Jun 2024It’s been a record-setting year for global travel – here’s how we make tourism inclusive and sustainableTravel and tourism are booming, with more trips and spending but sustainable practices and support for MSMEs are vital to manage challenges and for growth. Read article
Naoko Tochibayashi 24 May 2024How Japan is harnessing blue carbon as a pathway to net zero Japan leverages blue carbon projects like eelgrass planting to capture CO2 to reach net zero by 2050. Here's how public-private partnerships drive these efforts. Read article
Robin Pomeroy and Sophia Akram 23 May 2024Tourism is bouncing back - but can we make travel sustainable?A new index reveals the state of tourism and sustainability across the world while guests in the sector speak to Radio Davos about what works and doesn't. Read article
13 May 2024Namibian fishing sector launches Africa’s first Ocean ClusterThe Namibia Ocean Cluster, supported by the World Economic Forum’s Ocean Action Agenda, has been created to bring together the Namibian seafood sector and allied stakeholders, with a miss... Read article
Cristen Hemingway Jaynes · EcoWatch 30 Apr 2024Cambodian mangroves home to more than 700 wildlife species, a new survey findsIn one of the most detailed surveys ever undertaken, hundreds of animal species have been discovered in a Cambodian mangrove forest. Here's more. Read article
Diego Vincenzi 29 Apr 2024How Costa Rica made its seas work for fishermen and for sharksBy incorporating the interests of multiple stakeholders, including fishermen, into its expansion of its Marine Protected Area, Costa Rica is continuing its long history of successful cons... Read article
Takahiro Furusaki and Mette Asmussen 18 Apr 2024Reducing barriers to maritime fuel projects is key to decarbonizing shippingShipping accounts for 2-3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Here's why it's critical to remove barriers to maritime fuel projects for decarbonization. Read article
William Austin · The Conversation 17 Apr 2024Why protecting the ocean floor matters for climate change'Blue carbon' could play a significant role in the fight for climate change - which is why marine scientists at the UN's recent Ocean Decade conference are hatching a plan to protect it. Read article
Mark John Costello · The Conversation 08 Apr 2024From reserves to revenue: How marine protected areas can drive economic growthMarine protected areas are not just a boon for the environment, but can also yield enormous economic benefits for fisheries and coastal communities. Read article
Simon Torkington 14 Mar 2024What is a sand motor and how can it protect against rising sea levels?Sand motors help protect fragile coasts from the effects of rising sea levels. The concept was developed in the Netherlands and is being used in Africa. Read article
Andrea Willige 26 Feb 2024Largest DNA database of marine microbes to track the impact of global warming on ocean healthA newly released “ocean genome” is crucial for understanding and monitoring the health of our oceans and tracking the impact of global warming. Read article
Mattie Rodrigue and Diva Amon 23 Feb 2024How deep-sea technology could transform life above waterCompared to terrestrial and even space exploration, the ocean receives little attention, despite its monumental role in our lives. Deep-sea technology could change that. Read article
Zera Zheng, Rico van Leuken, and Lars Karlsson 23 Feb 2024Charting the course: How the shipping industry is adapting to tensions in the Red SeaIn the Red Sea, Houthi hijackings and attacks on shipping are putting pressure on global trade. Here's how major shipping firms are adapting to the crisis. Read article
Scott Spillias · The Conversation 15 Feb 2024How marine permaculture could revolutionize ocean farmingPermaculture is a set of principles for creating sustainable food systems that work with nature. Here's how permaculture principles be applied to ocean farming. Read article
René van Westen, Henk A. Dijkstra, and Michael Kliphuis · The Conversation 15 Feb 2024The Atlantic Ocean is headed for a tipping point − once melting glaciers shut down the Gulf Stream, we would see extreme climate change within decades, study showsThe Atlantic Ocean circulation is a major current system that carries heat from the tropics to the north. But a new study confirms that it is nearing a tipping point. Read article
Tom Crowfoot 13 Feb 20245 unusual ways seaweed is being used to tackle the climate crisisWhether as a carbon storage or plastic alternative, seaweed is a valuable tool in the world's fight against the climate crisis. Here's why. Read article
Brent E. Feldman 29 Jan 2024Ocean acidification is destroying oyster reefs – here's how that could affect the environment and the economyOcean acidification is upsetting oysters' delicate ecosystems – above and below the water. Solutions must address climate change's complex web of effects. Read article
H.R.H. Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Faisal Alibrahim, and Carlos M. Duarte 17 Jan 2024How Saudi Arabia is unlocking the power of the blue economyAdvanced technologies, data and analytics provide new opportunities to harness solutions like renewable energy to help preserve the natural ecosystems in the Red Sea. Read article
Alfredo Giron 16 Jan 20243 ways public-private partnerships can help restore ocean healthThe Earth relies on the ocean, but its health is impacted by threats like overfishing. Here's why public-private partnerships are key to restoring ocean health. Read article
Kevin Jingwen Tao 12 Jan 2024Digital tech is a vital force in protecting natural ecosystemsCoral reef systems are critical but are at risk from climate change; Tech4Nature shows how next-generation technologies are restoring them in Mauritius. Read article
Stuart Greif and Herve Houdre 12 Jan 2024How travel and tourism can reach net zeroThe travel and tourism industry must mitigate its impact on the climate and reduce emissions to support economic survival and build a sustainable future. Read article
Jim Leape and Atsushi Sunami 10 Jan 2024How Pacific countries can harness data sharing to drive down illegal fishingA recent report recommends steps that governments and the seafood industry can take to improve fisheries' transparency and stop vessels from IUU fishing. Read article
Gayle Markovitz and Sophie Heading 10 Jan 2024Global Risks Report 2024: The risks are growing — but so is our capacity to respondThe Global Risks Report 2024 outlines a slew of challenges we face. While the results make for grim reading, experts from the World Economic Forum believe there is hope. Read article
Douglas McCauley and Clemence Schmid 21 Dec 2023How to end plastic pollution, foreverThe UN has a year to agree a treaty to end plastic pollution. Here's how to create a roadmap to address rising piles of waste and why collaboration is key. Read article
Ginelle Greene-Dewasmes 19 Dec 2023Lessons from small islands: why equitable partnerships are key to funding the energy transitionDeveloping countries, especially small island states, face many barriers to an equitable energy transition. Here's how global partnerships enable success. Read article
Meg Jones 11 Dec 2023Haunting underwater photos warn of the devastating impact of rising sea levels on the Pacific islandsA new series of photos by artist Nick Brandt highlights the plight of Fijian islanders, who are at the forefront of the climate crisis and an uncertain future due to rising sea levels. Read article
Peter Thomson · Time 08 Dec 2023The ocean is our best chance to survive climate changeOur ocean's health is our planet's health. It absorbs heat and CO₂, regulates climate, and fuels a sustainable economy. Protecting it from climate change is crucial for our future. Read article
05 Dec 2023Ocean innovation highlighted at COP28The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, OceanX and the World Economic Forum’s 1000 Ocean Startups Coalition today celebrated two partnerships promoting ocean innovation during the 2023... Read article
04 Dec 2023The Philippines joins Blue Carbon Action Partnership to Strengthen Coastal EcosystemsThe Philippines announced today at COP28 that it is joining the Forum’s Blue Carbon Action Partnership to restore and conserve coastal ecosystems Read article
Vincent Clerc and Takeshi Hashimoto 02 Dec 2023Why closing the price gap for green fuels is key to decarbonizing the maritime sectorAdvancing and scaling the supply of green fuels to decarbonize the maritime sector demands government action and policy measures to help close the price gap. Read article
Anna Silyakova, Sebastian Menze, and Pål Einar Skogrand 01 Dec 2023How fisheries data can help sustain Antarctica's ecosystemsUsing data collected by the krill fishing industry, scientists can better understand the species' vital role supporting Antarctica's delicate ecosystem. Read article
Rosa Esi Ennison 30 Nov 20233 ways unique partnerships are decarbonizing shippingShipping is responsible for 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Here's what the First Movers Coalition is doing to decarbonize the sector. Read article
Carlos Correa 29 Nov 2023The Mangrove Breakthrough: 4 steps we must take to safeguard people, nature and the planetMangrove forests can play an important role in meeting global environmental targets and COP28 offers the ideal opportunity to turn pledges into action. Read article
Josheena Naggea, Alfredo Giron, and Ana Spalding 29 Nov 2023Why the tropical majority is key to creating effective ocean solutions at COP28, and beyondPeople in the tropics, or the 'tropical majority', often have invaluable expertise and knowledge of the ocean that is key to helping protect the high seas. Read article
Jeni Mundy 28 Nov 20234 ways the public and private sectors can change the future of sustainable travel togetherFour ways the public and private sectors can collaborate on limiting the negative impacts of tourism and building a bright future for sustainable travel. Read article
Robby Irfany Maqoma · The Conversation 28 Nov 2023How are rising sea temperatures affecting coral reefs in Indonesia?Indonesia is home to 16% of the world's coral reefs, but half of its coral reefs are set to suffer severe bleaching in the coming years. Here's how we can protect them. Read article
UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) · United Nations Environment Programme 20 Nov 2023From mangroves to floating gardens: 8 ways Asia is harnessing nature to fight climate changeAsia is adapting to climate change with nature-based solutions that are less expensive and more effective than built infrastructure. Here are eight examples. Read article
01:3720 Nov 2023Dominica pioneers world's first sperm whale reserveDominica establishes world's first sperm whale reserve to protect the endangered marine mammals. It will cover the island's western coast. Watch to learn more Read article
Sam Zak and Brad Ack 17 Nov 2023How COP28 can help accelerate research around the ocean's carbon removal potentialThe ocean is already the world's largest carbon sink — and human intervention could boost that. We need to begin researching now how to do that safely. Read article
Helen Millman, Nigel Topping, and Martin Siegert 15 Nov 2023Antarctica is melting faster than ever. Here’s what we can do about itWith global warming now heavily affecting Antarctica, it is vital we identify useful tipping points in technology and human behaviour that will help keep the southern continent under ice. Read article
Richard Aster · The Conversation 15 Nov 2023Global warming is shaking up the ocean, literallyGlobal warming is making the Earth shake! A new study shows that rising sea levels and stronger storms are causing more powerful seismic ocean waves. Read article
Bontu Yousuf 13 Nov 20234 promising approaches to eliminating plastic pollution in AfricaPlastic pollution in Africa borns many adverse effects with several necessary measures to ensure its regenerative and sustainable plastic-free future. Read article
10 Nov 2023New report calls for collective action by APEC Economies on combating IUU fishingA new report is calling for collective action by the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economies and the seafood industry to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fis...
Leanne Geale 09 Nov 2023The countdown is on for a UN treaty on plastic pollution to move from aspiration into actionThere can be no further delay on finalizing the UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, which establishes global rules to curb the use of plastics. Read article
Francis Staub and Yabanex Batista 09 Nov 2023The world has lost 14% of its coral reefs since 2009. Investing in a blue economy gives us a shot at saving the restThe Coral Reef Breakthrough is calling for investments of $12 billion by 2030 to safeguard the future of the world's drastically underfunded coral reefs. Read article
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Cristen Hemingway Jaynes · EcoWatch 23 Oct 2023Coral offspring may be more resilient to heat stress, study findsCoral reefs are highly sensitive to climate change, but some are more resilient than others. Researchers are working to identify and protect these resilient coral offspring. Read article
02:1431 Oct 2023This will be the world’s largest car carrier ever builtHöegh Autoliners unveils world's largest car carrier, set to sail on zero-emission fuels like green ammonia and green methanol. Read article
Pascal Ollivier, Gadi Benmoshe, Margi Van Gogh, and Abhishek Gupta 17 Oct 20235 principles of public-private data collaboration to improve resilience of the maritime supply chainEngaging public and private stakeholders in creating a data collaboration policy framework is a must for building resilience in the maritime supply chain. Read article
Victoria Erasmus and Abigail Frankfort 16 Oct 2023Fish waste to future wealth: How Namibia’s fisheries are collaborating on sustainable innovationNamibia is working with fisheries to create fish by-products that support a sustainable blue economy. The Namibia Ocean Cluster launched earlier this year. Read article
Hanh Nguyen and Joseph Martin Cheer 16 Oct 2023Why the travel and tourism industry should care about the state of the oceanMarine and coastal tourism makes up 50% of the global tourism, so putting a healthy ocean at the heart of decision-making is key for the sector to prosper. Read article
Rebecca Reichmann Tavares 16 Oct 2023This is how to leverage community-led sustainable tourism for people and biodiversitySustainable tourism is best done through community development ventures with Indigenous peoples, which helps preserve local culture and bring in resources. Read article
Victoria Mbigidde · SciDev 03 Oct 2023Ugandan fish smoking kiln reduces cancer risks for womenNew fish smoking kiln in Uganda reduces cancer risk for women and makes the process more efficient while also producing higher quality fish and reducing environmental impact. Read article
Bart Kolodziejczyk 29 Sep 2023Seawater electrolysis: a hydrogen revolution or technological dud? Here are the numbersSeawater electrolysis: It's either hailed as a wonder solution to create hydrogen — the fuel of the future — or a futile waste of time. Here's the maths. Read article
MIT News 29 Sep 2023This new desalination system is inspired by the ocean and powered by the sunNew MIT desalination system could produce freshwater at half the cost of existing methods, making it more accessible to people in arid and semi-arid regions. Read article
Katie Wood and Oliver Ashford · World Resources Institute 29 Sep 2023The Ocean Can Play a Bigger Role in Fighting Climate Change than Previously ThoughtOcean-based climate solutions can deliver up to 35% of the annual emissions reductions needed by 2050 to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Read article
H.E Fatima Al Sairafi 27 Sep 2023How the Middle East is striving to lead the way in sustainable tourismShe how innovative private sector projects and strategic government initiatives are helping to position the Middle East as a hub for sustainable tourism. Read article
Maame Akua T Yawson and Kwame Mensa-Yawson 22 Sep 2023Here are 5 lessons from Ghana's fight against plastic pollutionThe Ghana National Plastic Action Partnership is the platform for multi-stakeholder cooperation to reduce the outgrowing problem of plastic pollution. Read article
Gemma Parkes 21 Sep 2023A round-the-world boat race could change how we research ocean biodiversityOcean biodiversity is at risk — and we need to keep researching it to understand how to help. Surprisingly, these round-the-world boat racers could help. Read article
20 Sep 2023New cohort of Friends of Ocean Action all aboard for ocean health “We are excited and honoured to welcome such illustrious, expert, committed and dynamic new members of our Friends of Ocean Action community.” said Alfredo Giron, Head of Ocean at the Wor... Read more
Alfredo Giron 20 Sep 20233 lessons on how we can work together to restore ocean healthOcean health is at risk and it will take broad coalitions involving governments, civil society and private organisations to restore its potential. Read article
Gail Whiteman 20 Sep 2023Why addressing the climate crisis at our poles is key to achieving Sustainable Development GoalsThe polar regions are warming faster than anywhere else and could trigger global climate tipping points, putting the Sustainable Development Goals at risk. Read article
Jacqueline Gifford and Joseph Martin Cheer 18 Sep 2023Are we finally turning the tide towards sustainable tourism?Multiple initiatives around the world show that sustainable tourism is possible and achievable, but it will take a huge amount of effort for it to scale. Read article
Julienne Stroeve, Gill Einhorn, and Gail Whiteman 18 Sep 2023How metaverse technology is catalysing action on polar ice tipping pointsHere's how the metaverse is being used to educate people about the polar tipping points and to provide them with opportunities to take action. Read article
Simon Torkington 14 Sep 2023Trees, oceans and mental health: 3 ways entrepreneurs are using AI to solve global challengesAI technologies are transforming sectors and industries, but how are they being harnessed to help the planet? These start-ups are leading the way. Read article
Hanh Nguyen 14 Sep 20233 things businesses can do to accelerate ocean healthCompanies secure their long-term survival by minimizing their impacts on marine life and unlock novel business opportunities restoring ocean health. Read article
Simon Torkington 14 Sep 2023This CEO has travelled to space and the deepest ocean floor – here’s how he deals with riskAs an explorer and CEO in the space industry, Dylan E. Taylor has experienced risk in its purest form. This is how he approaches high-stakes decisions. Read article
13 Sep 2023Fiji builds back bluer, strengthening its sustainable ocean economyBy embracing the potential of its ocean economy, Fiji is fostering sustainable and resilient development, after concluding a two-year roadmap exercise with the Blue Recovery Hubs. Read more
Amandine Schaeffer, Alex Sen Gupta, and Moninya Roughan · The Conversation 13 Sep 2023How are marine heatwaves affecting the seafloor?Marine heatwaves are becoming more frequent & intense, affecting the seafloor & causing coral bleaching and loss of marine life. More research is needed to mitigate the effects. Read article
Chido Munyati 11 Sep 2023The Nairobi Declaration: This is how African nations want to fight climate changeAfrican leaders called for new worldwide taxes to fund climate action. The Nairobi Declaration was issued at the end of the Africa Climate Summit in Kenya. Read article
Spencer Feingold 04 Sep 2023Could these robot sea turtles be used to save the real ones?Roboticists at the University of Notre Dame have developed robot sea turtles that they say could be used to help real ones and advance other fields of robotics. Read article
Joel Makower and Emily Poyser 04 Sep 20237 tips for communicating nature-positive ambition"Nature-positive action", "greenwashing", "greenhushing"... Here's what it all means — and how communicators can ensure their message lands among the noise. Read article
Cristen Hemingway Jaynes · EcoWatch 31 Aug 2023GEF launches a global fund to protect 30% of land and ocean by 2030The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has launched a new fund to protect biodiversity, with the goal of mobilizing $19.2 billion by 2026. Here's more about it Read article
01:3230 Aug 2023The ocean absorbs a lot of heat. But how does that help fight climate change? Read article
Martin Jakobsson · The Conversation 30 Aug 2023How can accurate maps of remote fjords help us predict future sea level rise?Researchers have mapped the depth of two remote fjords in Greenland, the shape of which can affect how much glacier meltwater flows into the ocean. Read article
Gabi Thesing, Ian Shine, and David Elliott 25 Jul 2024From blocked views to free food: How holiday destinations in Japan, Denmark and more are tackling overtourismFrom blocking views of Mt Fuji to enlisting tourists in litter picking on Copenhagen streets, here's how holiday hot spots are coping with overtourism's impacts. Read article
Michael Childress · The Conversation 28 Aug 2023How are scientists trying to save Florida's coral reef from extreme ocean heatThe current marine heat wave is the worst on record for Florida's coral reef, causing coral bleaching. Here's how scientists and volunteers are working to save it. Read article
Cristen Hemingway Jaynes · EcoWatch 16 Aug 2023These biodegradable plastics made from algae are a new hope for the environmentScientists created biodegradable plastics from spirulina, a blue-green algae. Spirulina plastics are carbon neutral and can be cultivated on a large scale. Read article
Johnny Wood 14 Aug 2023Annual hole in ozone layer a threat to Antarctic sea ice, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this weekHeadlines this week: how the annual ozone hole has formed early this year; why soil is the most species-rich habitat on earth; and other important environment news. Read article
Wang Songlin and Wakao Hanaoka 14 Aug 2023Here’s how China and Japan are achieving a step-change in sustainable fisheriesAs leading global seafood trade and consuming nations, Japan and China can together help drive global enforcement of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. Read article
Mark Hillsdon · Reuters 07 Aug 2023How waste pickers are helping tackle plastic pollution around the worldWhile waste pickers' work is often precarious and poorly paid, organizations are working to help waste pickers tackle plastic pollution. Here are some examples. Read article
Johnny Wood 07 Aug 2023Hottest ever ocean temperatures threaten planet's health, and other nature and climate stories to read this weekTop nature and climate stories: Average ocean temperatures break records; Amazon deforestation rate is falling; Beijing hit by third deadly storm. Read article
Cristen Hemingway Jaynes · EcoWatch 02 Aug 2023Here's how artificial reefs can help protect seagrass meadowsArtificial reefs could help protect seagrass meadows. Study finds that reefs can improve the productivity of seagrass and provide refuge from rising level. Read article
Douglas Broom 31 Jul 2023How 6 robots are helping to protect our oceanThe ocean is critical to the survival of life on Earth, but it is under threat from the climate crisis. This is how robots are helping to protect it. Read article
Dr Arthur Webb, Yusuke Taishi, Srilata Kammila, and Pradeep Kurukulasuriya · United Nations Development Programme 25 Jul 2023How Tuvalu is using technology to adapt to rising sea levelsThe Tuvalu government and UNDP are developing a Long-Term Adaptation Plan (L-TAP) to provide comprehensive national solutions to sea level rise beyond 2100. Read article
Florence Cuttat 25 Jul 2023Why we urgently need new approaches to monitoring biodiversity in the seaWith long-term, accurate, data on fish populations, we can make informed decisions about conservation that will help restore the biodiversity of the sea. Read article
H.E. Dr Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri 25 Jul 2023Abu Dhabi is creating vast carbon sinks from its mangroves and sharing its learnings with the world Abu Dhabi wants to turn the tide and see growth in mangrove habitats throughout the world, capturing huge amounts of carbon and helping to reach net zero. Read article
Cristen Hemingway Jaynes · EcoWatch 19 Jul 2023The ocean is turning green: What does this mean for the marine ecosystem?A new study finds that the ocean is turning green, possibly due to climate change, something that could have a significant impact on marine ecosystems. Read article
19 Jul 2023Seafood Loss and Waste Value Chains - Request for ProposalsThe main objective is to provide the knowledge basis needed to scale up the adoption of 100% fish approaches globally and to feed into the socialization of a global initiative geared towa... Read more
Elizabeth Claire Alberts · Mongabay 10 Jul 2023How does ocean noise pollution affect marine life, and how can we reduce it?Ocean noise pollution is a growing problem that is harming marine life around the world. A recent report by the United Nations outlines possible solutions. Read article
Sally Nyakanyanga · China Dialogue 10 Jul 2023Here's how female-led initiatives are tackling plastic waste in Zimbabwe and MalawiWomen in Zimbabwe and Malawi are working to reduce plastic waste by collecting plastic from dumpsites and communities and then selling it to recycling companies. Read article
Katie Wood and Oliver Ashford · World Resources Institute 05 Jul 2023Why is blue carbon a valuable tool in the fight against climate change?Blue carbon ecosystems store large amounts of carbon and provide important ecosystem services. Restoring and protecting them can help mitigate climate change. Read article
Lubomir Varbanov 28 Jun 2023China's rising tide: Expanding investment in blue financeSaving the ocean requires money — but it's an opportunity, too. Here's how China and other countries can expand their investments in blue finance. Read article
Spencer Feingold 28 Jun 2023China formally accepts WTO agreement on harmful fisheries subsidies at AMNC23China has agreed to a World Trade Organization deal aimed at curbing harmful fisheries subsidies and the acceptance was announced at the Forum's 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions i... Read article
Eva Hagan · Green Matters 28 Jun 2023How AI and underwater microphones are helping in marine life conservationThe fusion of AI and underwater microphones enables researchers and conservationists to monitor and understand diverse species for marine conservation. Read article
28 Jun 2023China, World’s Largest Seafood Producer, Ratifies WTO Deal on Fisheries SubsidiesWorld Economic Forum, public.affairs@weforum.org Read article
Guo Jingjing 26 Jun 2023How innovation and collaboration can transform ocean healthBusiness, government and civil society must join forces to support ocean health. Here's how a collaborative approach can help scale-up ocean innovations. Read article
Hashendra Wijesinha and Rebekah Cheney 26 Jun 2023How business leaders can prepare for new climate reporting standardsIf 2022 was the year for setting net-zero targets, 2023 is about ensuring delivery. By preparing now, leaders can use more quantitative reporting to feed into future strategic direction. Read article
Johnny Wood 26 Jun 2023UN adopts world-first high seas treaty protecting marine biodiversity, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this weekWarming seas, melting Himalayan glaciers and the planet's slow-draining fresh water resources. It's all in this week's tranche of nature and climate news. Read article
Richard K.F. Unsworth · The Conversation 23 Jun 2023Marine heatwave threatens UK's seagrass meadows, but clean-up can help. Here's howMarine heatwave is raising sea temperatures stressing seagrass plants. Clean-up efforts can reduce pollution levels helping seagrass meadows to recover. Read article
Luis Alvarado, Rob Johan Adriaan Van Riet, Sharon Koh, and Yvonne Leung 15 Jun 2023Taking philanthropy to the next level in Asia can support climate and natureOver $3 trillion in climate finance is needed to reach net zero by 2050. Philanthropy can help drive private-public capital to catalyze change in Asia. Read article
Angharad Brewer Gillham · Frontiers 21 Jun 202310 years of effort pay off as seaweed forest is restored to healthUnderwater seaweed forests are important ecosystems that provide food and shelter for marine life but face threats from climate change, pollution, and overfishing. Read article
Joseph Fowler and Isabella Gallo 19 Jun 2023Why did artist Sarah Cameron Sunde stand in the sea for a full tide cycle 9 times on 6 continents?Art provides an entryway into topics that appear overwhelming and abstract, spurring conversations, here those conversations are about sea level rise Read article
Gloria Dickie · Reuters 12 Jun 2023How El Niño could impact weather in 2023-2024El Nino could lead to droughts in Australia, Indonesia, and parts of South America, as well as flooding in the southwestern US, southern Africa, and parts of Asia. Read article
Brent E. Feldman 12 Jun 2023Oyster gardens: how we build the natural reefs protecting our coastsOyster gardens can protect our coasts and clean the ocean water that every single person relies on. Here's all you need to know about this restorative climate solution. Read article
12 Jun 2023Taking ocean action from commitment to implementation: Friends of Ocean Action call for real change for ocean healthFriends of Ocean Action is calling for accelerated progress to turn recent commitments into real change that will benefit our ocean and everyone who depends on it. Read more
Karen Fisher · The Conversation 09 Jun 2023The importance of ecosystem-based management in protecting the oceanOverfishing, pollution, and climate change are all taking a toll on marine ecosystems. Ecosystem-based management (EBM) could help to reverse these trends. Read article
Jonathan Bamber · The Conversation 08 Jun 2023Arctic Ocean could become ice-free by 2030. Why it matters?Scientists warn that the Arctic Ocean could be ice-free in summer by the 2030s. The loss of sea ice would have global and dangerous consequences. Read article
Octavio Aburto 08 Jun 2023Protecting large ocean areas helps biodiversity — and doesn’t harm fisheries, study findsA new study on the largest fully protected marine area in North America has shown how preserving biodiversity in oceans does not negatively impact fishing. Read article
James Forsyth 07 Jun 2023World Ocean Day: Young Global Leaders outline what we need to do to protect the seaOn this year's World Ocean Day, Young Global Leaders outline how we can better protect our seas – for the benefit for the planet and those who rely on it. Read article
Rupert Howes 07 Jun 2023How nutrient-rich seafood could help feed millions - without overfishingEfforts are underway to encourage governments to end overfishing while ensuring people benefit from seafood's health benefits. Read article
Johnny Wood 06 Jun 2023UN treaty aims to end global plastic pollution – and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week Top nature stories: UN treaty aims to end global plastic pollution; Almost half of animal species are in decline; New York is sinking under the weight of its skyscrapers. Read article
Eleni Kemene 05 Jun 2023Plastic pollution and climate change: 3 leaders chart the path forwardThe perspectives in this article, ranging from business to youth activism, highlight the role of the informal waste sector in addressing plastic pollution. Read article
Cressida Bowyer, Keiron Roberts, and Stephanie Northen · The Conversation 05 Jun 2023Beyond recycling: how to solve the plastic waste crisisEvery year, humans produce over 300 million tons of plastic waste, and only a small fraction of this is recycled. The rest ends up in landfills and oceans. Read article
Ewan Thomson 02 Jun 2023What is World Ocean Day?World Ocean Day on 8 June is highlighting the global movement '30x30' which aims to safeguard at least 30% of the world’s land, waters and ocean by 2030. Read article
Mark Schneider and Antoine de Saint-Affrique 02 Jun 2023Why it's time for a coordinated global approach to plastic pollutionAs the UN negotiate a plastic pollution treaty, Nestlé and Danone's CEOs call for all those in the supply chain to collaborate to end plastic pollution. Read article
Priscilla M. Achakpa and Katherine Gilchrist 01 Jun 2023How Nigerian women are leading national action against plastic pollutionNigeria is putting women and people from disadvantaged communities front and center in the fight against plastic pollution choking its environment. Read article
Ayesha Tandon · Carbon Brief 01 Jun 2023Montreal Protocol has slowed loss of Arctic sea ice, say scientistsA new study finds that the Montreal Protocol, which aims to protect the ozone layer, has also had the unexpected benefit of slowing Arctic sea ice loss. Read article
Jesse Klein · GreenBiz 31 May 2023This new framework helps companies set science based targets for natureThe Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) is developing guidance for companies to set science-based targets for nature, with a focus on land and water. Read article
Joel Makower · GreenBiz 26 May 2023Why does the world need a global treaty on plastic pollutionA global treaty would help to curb plastic pollution, maximize the circulation of remaining plastic, and ensure the safe management of plastic waste. Read article
Jim Leape 19 May 2023It’s time for governments to crack down on illegal fishing in the Pacific. Here’s howA coalition of leaders in the seafood sector is calling on governments to drive forward measures that can help close the Pacific Ocean to illegal fishing. Read article
Ian Shine 19 May 2023International Day for Biological Diversity: From AI to robot jellyfish, here's the technology protecting biodiversityTo mark International Day for Biological Diversity on 22 May, we’ve rounded up some ways in which AI and other technologies can help protect biodiversity. Read article
Sikander Bizenjo, Mariam Raheem, and Ayla Majid 15 May 2023Beyond climate mitigation: the Pakistan floods showed there's no turning backClimate adaptation and mitigation is not a fight for Pakistan alone, the unprecedented impact of floods worldwide calls for multi-stakeholder support. Read article
Craig Stevens · The Conversation 15 May 2023The oceans are becoming less able to regulate the Earth's climate. Here's whyOceans soak up 90% of the planet's excess heat energy. But as the climate changes, so does the oceans' power to protect us. Read article
15 May 2023Seafood sector leaders urge government action to close the net on illegal fishing in the PacificGroups working with over 150 companies call for collective efforts in advance of the G7 Hiroshima Summit. Read more
United Nations · United Nations 12 May 2023Countries must forge ‘Global Blue Deal’ to protect the ocean: UNCTADUNCTAD's Trade and Environment Review values the ocean economy at $3-6 billion and calls for a global Blue Deal to promote sustainable use of ocean resources. Read article
Johnny Wood 09 May 2023Arctic sea ice heavily contaminated with microplastics, and other nature and climate news you need to read this weekWant to read the latest nature and climate stories? From this year's El Niño predictions to finding contaminated algae in Arctic sea ice, it's all here in this weekly news roundup. Read article
Andrea Willige 04 May 2023Ocean warming is at a record high – what does that mean?Climate scientists have described ocean warming as “heading off the charts”. How does this affect our planet, and how can it best be addressed? Read article
Stefan Ellerbeck 25 Apr 2023Rate of sea-level rise doubles in a decade, and the other nature and climate news you need to read this weekTop nature and climate news: Rate of sea level rise doubles in a decade; India at risk from extreme heat; EU makes climate crisis policies more ambitious. Read article
Dillon Amaya · The Conversation 21 Apr 2023El Niño is coming, and ocean temps are already at record highs – that can spell disaster for fish and coralsEl Niño events trigger intense and widespread periods of extreme ocean warming known as marine heat waves. This can wreak havoc on coral reefs and seagrass. Read article
Gill Einhorn, Professor Deen Sanders OAM, Guy Williams, and Alice Bell 21 Apr 2023What centring Indigenous knowledge really means when it comes to nature-based solutionsThe development of frameworks for nature has lacked Indigenous people’s leadership, inhibiting the development and assessment of nature-based solutions. Read article
Mourad Tamoud 20 Apr 2023Supply chain sustainability is key to achieving climate goals: Here's how organizations can get startedEight supply chains across major industries account for more than 50% of global GHG emissions. Supply chain leaders must act now to decarbonize operations. Read article
Jack Hurd, Nicole Schwab, and Akanksha Khatri 19 Apr 2023Biodiversity: 5 'nature-positive' trends to watch out forTargets for what’s been dubbed the ‘Paris Agreement’ for nature and biodiversity will be turned into national action plans and business contribution plans. Read article
Stefan Ellerbeck 18 Apr 2023Global ocean surface temperatures reach a record high, and the other nature and climate news you need to read this weekTop nature and climate news: Ocean surface temperatures reach record high; Ice sheets could collapse more rapidly than thought; Severe drought predicted for France. Read article
Gill Einhorn and Spencer Feingold 13 Apr 2023The poles are the ‘canaries in the coalmine’ of the climate crisis. Here’s whyThe climate crisis is severe worldwide. Yet the polar regions remain particularly at risk as temperatures in the Arctic and Antarctica continue to increase at accelerated rates. Read article
Barri Bronston · Futurity 13 Apr 2023Rates of US coastal sea level rise break recordsSea levels on the US Southeast and Gulf coasts have risen by half an inch per year since 2010, a study says. This sea level rise is three times above the global average. Read article
Paige Bennett · EcoWatch 13 Apr 2023Ocean surface temperatures reach record highThe global ocean surface temperature reached 21.1C in early April, the highest recorded ocean surface temperature since records began, reports EcoWatch. Read article
Thomas Sberna 06 Apr 2023What is the Great Blue Wall Initiative?Overfishing, the climate crisis, and extractive industries are all taking their toll on our oceans. The Great Blue Wall Initiative plans to help. Here’s how. Read article
Tetsuji Ida 06 Apr 2023Why illegal fishing must be stamped out on environmental and humanitarian groundsThe forthcoming G7 Summit will be an important venue for discussing how to combat illegal fishing which impacts the environment and human rights worldwide. Read article
Elizabeth Claire Alberts · Mongabay 05 Apr 2023As oceans warm, these species edge closer to extinction: StudyMost Australian shallow reef species, including fish, corals, seaweeds and invertebrates, saw population declines between 2008 and 2021, new study shows. Read article
Yves Mathieu 05 Apr 2023UN High Seas Treaty: Why we need a global dialogue on the oceanThe historic UN High Seas Treaty is a step forward for the ocean, but we need a global dialogue, including all stakeholders, to ensure it is adequately protected. Read article
Douglas Broom 06 Apr 2023Showing people the effects of the climate emergency fails to shift attitudes, study findsA terrifying 3D simulation of the effects of climate change on their city has failed to move people to take climate action, a new study has found. Read article
Joel Makower · GreenBiz 03 Apr 2023Here's what you need to know about positive climate tipping pointsThere is the potential for positive tipping points in the fight against climate change, according to a new report called The Breakthrough Effect. Read article
Elizabeth Claire Alberts · Mongabay 31 Mar 2023Here's how sea level rise is threatening even the most prepared countriesThe Netherlands has been going to great lengths to protect itself from the impacts of sea level rise, but most countries need to do much more, experts say. Read article
Olivia Rosane · EcoWatch 31 Mar 2023More than half of Australia's shallow reef species in decline as oceans warmThe climate crisis has caused 57% of the species that live in Australia’s shallow reefs to decline in numbers over the past decade, EcoWatch reports. Read article
Eva Hagan · Green Matters 29 Mar 2023Ocean currents drive climate patterns - so what happens when they speed up?Researchers believe climate change is speeding up global ocean currents. Here, Green Matters explains how this works - and what it means for our planet. Read article
Matthew Savoca · The Conversation 27 Mar 2023What is ‘plasticosis’ and how is it affecting seabirds?When seabirds ingest plastic, it is scarring their digestive tracts and causing what scientists call ‘plasticosis’, allowing pathogens into their bodies. Read article
Olivia Rosane · EcoWatch 21 Mar 2023Arctic sea ice maximum extent is fifth lowest on recordArctic sea ice likely reached its maximum extent for this year at 5.64 million square miles – 398,000 square miles below the average maximum for 1981-2010. Read article
Catriona Macleod · The Conversation 13 Mar 2023Why is seaweed an underrated resource against climate change?Seaweeds can be used to make new products to replace other materials that have larger carbon footprints, including foods and materials and fertilizers. Read article
Cecilia Keating · GreenBiz 10 Mar 2023High Seas Treaty: UN member states seal historic deal to protect international watersThe UN High Seas Treaty to protect the ocean commits governments to boost funding for marine conservation. It will also create a network of protected areas. Read article
Gemma Parkes 06 Mar 2023Why the High Seas Treaty is a breakthrough for the ocean and the planetUnited Nations Member States have agreed the High Seas Treaty ensuring the protection and sustainable use of marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdictions. Read article
Stefan Ellerbeck 06 Mar 2023UN oceans treaty a 'historic moment', and the other climate crisis stories you need to read this weekUN oceans treaty a 'historic moment'; Energy sector CO2 emissions hit record high in 2022; Danes urged to eat less meat to help tackle climate crisis. Read article
03 Mar 2023World Economic Forum’s Blue Food Partnership launches roadmap to strengthen sustainable growth in aquaculture Read more
02 Mar 2023New initiative to help government and business navigate untapped ‘blue carbon’ and restore coastal ecosystemsThe Blue Carbon Action Partnership will work with countries to ensure sustainable, inclusive and equitable development of blue carbon plans. Read more
Forum Stories 01 Mar 2023In pictures: the impact of the climate crisis and human activity on our oceansOceans are on the frontline of the climate crisis, as they absorb excess heat and carbon dioxide. These pictures show some of the ways in which marine life is affected - and protected. Read article
Iftekhar Ahmed · The Conversation 24 Feb 2023What Australia learned from recent devastating floods – and how New Zealand can apply those lessons nowThe return of the La Niña weather pattern has seen devastating floods in both Australia and New Zealand. Research highlights the vital role of the public. Read article
Holly East and Jamie Johnson · The Conversation 20 Feb 2023This is why we urgently need to protect tropical seagrass meadows They can absorb carbon from the atmosphere at a much faster rate than other carbon sinks, research has shown, but a new study reveals even more. Read article
Stefan Ellerbeck 20 Feb 2023Antarctica sea ice levels hit record low, and the other climate crisis stories you need to read this weekTop climate and environment news: Antarctica sea ice at record low; Cyclone Gabrielle could cost New Zealand $8 billion; Guyana's carbon-offset future. Read article
Gemma Parkes 16 Feb 2023An ocean of hope: why marine protection matters for people and natureMarine protection is crucial for creating well-protected and sustainably managed oceans, and by working together we can clean up all the world's oceans. Read article
David Njagi · Mongabay 15 Feb 2023Here's how sustainable fish farming is helping Kenyan communitiesIn Kenya, small-scale fish farming combined with sustainable agroecology practices is boosting food security for smallholder farmers, reports Mongabay. Read article
Christian Dunn · The Conversation 14 Feb 2023Wetlands have been in decline since 1700 – but they can still be savedCountries and international organizations are beginning to see how important wetlands are, with some adopting “no-net-loss” policies to boost coverage. Read article
Spencer Feingold 10 Feb 2023A Greenlandic fisherman died in a tsunami in 1952. Did climate change kill him?In 1952, a landslide along the coast of Greenland triggered a tsunami that killed a local fisherman. The tragedy went largely uninvestigated — until now. Read article
Robert Glennon and Brent Haddad · The Conversation 02 Feb 2023Why is the Salton Sea in California so important and what can we do to protect it?Hundreds of bird species use the Salton Sea as a rest stop during migration, but its declining water levels are endangering nature and people nearby. Read article
Kori Williams · Green Matters 02 Feb 2023Why is biodiversity so essential?Biodiversity - the variety of flora and fauna - helps support and sustain healthy ecosystems, says Green Matters, but humanity is gradually eroding it. Read article
Paris Stefanoudis · The Conversation 30 Jan 2023Here are 5 ways we can save our deep sea reefsShallow reefs and deep-sea reefs receive little scientific attention due to costs and logistics, but research shows they do face threats. Read article
Katharina Buchholz · Statista 26 Jan 2023This chart shows how rapidly the ocean is warming2016 was the hottest year for the ocean ever recorded, while in 2022, global ocean temperatures were 0.69C higher than the century’s average, says Statista. Read article
Sophie Hirsh · Green Matters 25 Jan 2023What does sustainably-sourced seafood actually mean?Sustainable seafood has risen in popularity, but is it really better for the environment? Here, Green Matters unpacks the meaning behind the label. Read article
Gemma Parkes 25 Jan 2023Davos 2023: Awash with ocean action and inspirationFrom art to music to in-depth panel discussions, ocean action was a focal talking point at Davos 23, here's a round-up of the ocean action highlights. Read article
20 Jan 2023Speed, Cooperation and Resilience Can Mend a Fragmented WorldPublic.Affairs@weforum.org Read article
19 Jan 2023World Economic Forum Signs Partnership with Indonesia on Blue Carbon to Support National Climate Goalspublic.affairs@weforum.org Read article
Ronald Tardiff 19 Jan 202311 innovations deepening our understanding of the ocean through dataThese start-ups are boosting ocean conservation and promoting a sustainable blue economy through sensors, satellites, artificial intelligence, and more. Read article
Mads Nipper 17 Jan 20233 critical steps leaders must take to halt biodiversity loss and tackle climate changeClimate change and biodiversity loss are linked in complex ways – neither can be solved if we don't embrace science, collaboration and new enabling frameworks Read article
Peter Thomson 15 Jan 2023How to create a healthy ocean that benefits everyoneRestoring the health of the ocean is a key part in combatting global warming. If we work together, we have the opportunity to make real and meaningful change. Read article
Klaus Schwab · Forbes 15 Jan 20235 dimensions of leadership to address complex challengesToday’s leadership faces multiple, interconnected challenges - and the complexity of these issues requires a renewed focus on what makes an effective leader. Read article
Abhinav Chugh 14 Jan 20236 experts at Davos share what's on the horizon for 2023Select experts participating at the 53rd World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos provide their predictions for what to expect from 2023 in their areas of expertise. Read article
13 Jan 2023Renewing calls for ocean action in 2023The Co-Chairs of Friends of Ocean Action and the World Economic Forum’s Ocean Action Agenda have released a new statement, Ocean Action in 2023, calling for renewed vigour in ocean action... Read more
Gemma Parkes 12 Jan 2023Sea level is rising around the world: art is putting it in the spotlightArtists like Sarah Cameron Sunde are bringing attention to the existential threat of rising sea levels through unique visual art performances. Read article
Kimberly Mathisen and Kjell Inge Røkke 12 Jan 2023The ocean plays a key role in the energy transition – so does dataAs ocean data becomes available, we have promising, potentially mind-blowing opportuniti