Today, on the celebration of World Fisheries Day, RISE UP–in collaboration and support of its Small Scale Fishers Cluster and the letters R – E and U of the Blue Call to Action–sent a letter to key United Nations bodies and leaders to acknowledge, endorse and actively involve small-scale fishers and fish workers, Indigenous people and local communities in discussions and […]
Read MoreAre you ready to #RiseUp4TheOcean and build the wave of change? The Ocean sustains all life on our planet and is fundamental to human survival and well-being. Now is the time to RISE UP in its defense. The RISE UP Blue Call to Action is a joint call by civil society, fisherfolk, Indigenous peoples […]
Read MoreOur ocean is in a critical state, facing unprecedented challenges that threaten its health and the well-being of the communities that depend on it. Rising sea levels, the threat of deep sea mining, overfishing, and the impacts of climate change are just a few of the pressing issues that demand our immediate attention. Recognising the […]
Read MoreMatsobane Malebatja, Youth4MPAs As we face a global crisis of biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation due to rising global temperatures, it is imperative that we make sustainable decisions for a healthier future. However, climate anxiety and a lack of exposure to these issues limits our ability to engage in discussions and provide meaningful contributions as […]
Read Moreby Jack Murphy, Fisheries Project Officer, Fauna & Flora International The societal and economic importance of global fisheries is hard to over-state, with catch of almost 100 million tonnes of fish per year, wild capture fisheries provide an important source of protein to billions. Fishing is a vast industry with huge direct and indirect consequences […]
Read Moreby David Hammond As a RISE UP For The Ocean priority action to restore ocean life, the issue of greater transparency across the entire global maritime ecosystem is a critical factor in assuring accountability and effective remedy for abuses perpetuated not just towards the natural marine environment, but against those persons who live, work and […]
Read Moreby Richard Page, RISE UP Campaign Director. Almost three million whales were killed for their oil and meat in the 20th century, bringing many species to the brink of extinction. Meeting at this hotel on the 23rd July 1982, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) agreed a global ban on commercial whaling. The ban remains in […]
Read MoreWorld Ocean Day, June 8th, provides a chance to celebrate and highlight what’s at stake with regards to the Ocean for this and future generations. Singer-songwriter Ali Russell has shared her song The Pearl with us which expresses how many of us feel about marine life and the seas around us. Enjoy and we hope […]
Read MoreHow artists and scientists are collaborating to communicate the plight of our coral reefs by Simon Meiklejohn (Vulgar Earth artist) The ocean attracts us all. There is nothing more other-worldly than to sit on a moonlit beach and to stare out at the twin alien worlds of space and ocean. Most of us live out […]
Read Moreby Tom Collinson, Senior of Advocacy Officer (he/him), Blue Ventures The world of commercial fishing is not new to controversy and conflict. Disagreements over where people can fish and what they can catch stretch back centuries. From the Cod Wars to Brexit, to the Palac Strait and to the South China sea, fights over fish […]
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