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Another version of policy brief from our Germany partners. Here we have the first ever oceanic spawning migration of the Tanzania eel even though anecdotal it’s an important baseline information. Dig in to the policy brief to find out more of what were the findings, opportunities and way forward #anguilla #conservation #iucn #iucnredlist

In the current economic , environmental, political, or Treaty environment in Aotearoa New Zealand, there is a lot to be alarmed, anxious, or angry about. So here’s some nonsense to take your mind off it for around ten seconds. Note the 100% money-back guarantee! #aliens #nzeconomy #publicservicecuts #threeheadedtaniwha

Reporting from Athens — While #Ecosperity is taking place at home in #Singapore, so too is the 9th Our Ocean Conference #OOC hosted by #Greece this year. From the countries of #Palau and #CostaRica; to #France, #Vanuatu, #Chile, #Spain, #Germany and #Ireland — dignitaries took the stage one by one yesterday to call on MORE countries to join the movement to halt #deepseamining. This call includes sending country representatives to attend the next Session of the the International Seabed Authority (ISA), an intergovernmental body established under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) that holds the power to issue exploration and exploitation contracts. Some words by H.E. Surangel S. Whipps Jr., the President of Palau in the video below. To date, 25 countries have shown leadership in joining the wave of resistance. These countries and their positions can be found at https://lnkd.in/g6XNbs52. Whilst not a single #SoutheastAsian country appears on this list yet, hopefully this will soon change as momentum builds and the #DeepSeaConservationCoalition gains increasing strength. #defendthedeep #sdg14 #nature #oceanclimate #governments

7 countries have officially ratified the historic #HighSeasTreaty. 53 more countries must now ratify for the Treaty to enter into force as soon as possible! Switzerland is not on the list yet… on #WorldOceansDay can🇨🇭show its ambition and accelerate the #RaceForRatification Follow the race for ratification here: https://lnkd.in/eTR-DME6 High Seas Alliance IUCN Minna Epps Federal Office for the Environment FOEN

How do we do things in the North? Our #Alaska neighbor is building roads in the #CanadianArctic. This blog explores the process and involvement of Indigenous partners. An interesting read:

For this year's #WorldEnvironmentDay, I spoke to some of my colleagues at IOM - UN Migration in Nairobi to find out what actions they are taking to reduce land degradation, as this is one of the drivers of forced migration. Our individual actions reflect the bigger picture in sustaining land restoration efforts to effectively address the impacts of land degradation on migration. Let us all act towards being a part of #GenerationRestoration! Sumaya Adan, Moses Otunga, Eva Noma Sibanda, Tagan Hackart, Donald Omondi, Lisa Lim Ah Ken, Noora Mäkelä, Jyri Jäntti

Cape Independence is the only way to unlock a first-world future for the Western Cape.

Op-ed no. 3 II 9 May 2024 The traditional portrayal of Africa in maps often overlooks the presence of African Small Island Developing States (ASIDS) like Cabo Verde, São Tomé and Príncipe, Guinea-Bissau, Comoros, Mauritius, and Seychelles. In this op-ed, Daniela Marggraff delves into how current map designs reflect our worldview or 'zeitgeist', highlighting a bias towards land-centric perspectives over 'merritory,' or oceanic regions. There is a necessity for a counter-cartography that balances ocean and land proportions, acknowledging the significance of small island developing states, particularly within the African context. Maxi Schoeman II Tshegofatso Johanna Ramachela II Ocean Regions Programme

What will the future of Caledon look like? The town needs your input into the Official Plan to help map the next 30 years in our community. Here's how to get involved: https://loom.ly/hYIeOng 👍

An important article. The approval of the Nunavut Land Use Plan is critical on many levels including the assertion of Inuit rights in the Arctic, in the face of pressures from states such as Russia and China. https://lnkd.in/gceMMYbn