Don't miss the "Our Ocean Beyond Borders: Understanding the High Seas Treaty" webinar on 11 March as part of the High Seas Alliance webinar series “Let’s Talk BBNJ”. Featuring RISE UP’s Sivaja Nair, to break down the basics of the Treaty. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Ocean advocacy can feel overwhelming—but after the Ocean Advocate Summit in Bristol, we’re reminded that people power can change the future of our ocean. Storytelling, rest & action matter, and so does building a collective vision. We co-hosted “Imagining the Ocean We Want” and thank all involved!

COP30 took us to Belém, Brazil — where rainforest, river & ocean meet. 🌿🌊 Meet the frontline fellows RISE UP supported and hear their reflections on climate justice, ocean action & community power. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pYhETO

🌊 Jan 17, 2026: the High Seas Treaty (BBNJ) enters into force — the first global agreement to protect the ocean beyond national borders, covering nearly 50% of the world’s waters. 🌐 Universal ratification is key. 📣 Call on your country to ratify: lnkd.in/dEKtZqpR #HighSeasTreaty #BBNJ #60ToGlobal

New RISE UP blog! We interviewed Nuno Barros (from Manta Trust) who was at CITES CoP20, to learn how the new decision to protect manta and devil rays came into effect and what must happen next to turn policy into real protection: https://riseupfortheocean.org/mantas-from-bycatch-to-breakthrough/ 🌊

Iceland🇮🇸 is the latest country to ratify the #HighSeasTreaty. Every new ratification brings us closer to universal participation in this landmark Agreement. #60toGlobal Check out our Tracker to see the latest ratifications: https://highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratification/

✨ Our last Navigator newsletter of 2025 is out — are you on the list? This final edition takes you straight into the heart of COP30 in Belém 📩 Read the November issue: mailchi.mp/riseupforthe... & Sign up here: riseupfortheocean.org/stories/rise...

A five-year-long investigation into how deep-sea mining impacts biodiversity has finally been published.

No ratification = no seat at the table. Only countries that ratify will have a say at the first CoP. Don’t miss the chance to shape the #HighSeasTreaty. #60ToGlobal https://highseasalliance.org/2025/10/09/from-60-to-global-what-happens-next-for-the-high-seas-treaty/

🏆 The new Norwegian government has paused all deep sea mining in Arctic waters until at least 2029, both exploration and exploitation. This is a remarkable shift from a country that once led the push for seabed mining. At RISE UP we will continue to work towards a global moratorium on DSM 🌊

Our latest blog post shares how this year’s COP30 showed both the power of ambition and the cost of delay. 👉 Read the full analysis by RISE UP in our new blog riseupfortheocean.org/cop30-tripli...

🌊 RISE UP at #COP30! The Virtual Ocean Pavilion is open — visit us at the RISE UP Booth (under Exhibits) - shorturl.at/FT3St Hear from coastal communities, Indigenous peoples, fishers, youth & civil society driving ocean–climate solutions! #COP30 #RiseUp4theOcean

This week, the RISE UP team welcomed members of the network to a 2-day meeting in Lisbon on 27 & 28 October. This session was a chance to reflect on collective progress, strengthen coordination and align priorities as we enter a critical period for ocean governance. 📸 Photos by: Protect Blue

🌊 On 9 October, the #IUCNWCC begins in Abu Dhabi. Motion 32 calls on all States to end bottom trawling in international waters by 2026 and to protect seamounts, cold-water corals and hydrothermal vents. 🔗 Learn more in our latest blog:  riseupfortheocean.org/safeguarding...

🌊 Our ocean is in crisis. From deep sea to coast, human impact is everywhere. RISE UP unites 700+ groups to protect, restore & equitably govern the ocean. Join the movement. 💙 #BlueCallToAction #OceanAction 🔗 riseupfortheocean.org/about-us/join/

🌊 It’s Navigator time! This month’s ocean news: ⚓️ High Seas Treaty hits 60 ratifications 🗽 Our Climate Week NYC event w/ Peace Boat US 🎣 WTO fisheries subsidies deal enters into force 📺 Exclusive COP30 envoy interview 👉 Read here: mailchi.mp/riseupforthe...

🌊🌍 Historic moment! The High Seas Treaty has hit 60 ratifications—enough to enter into force in 120 days. 🌐 A once-in-a-generation step for global ocean governance. Now: strong institutions, equity, and bold action for biodiversity & climate. 💙 #HighSeasTreaty #OceanGovernance

Today, 17 September, is World Manta Day, a day that shines a spotlight on the plight of these iconic ocean giants. We’re joining with RISE UP member Manta Trust to amplify “The Power of Protection” for mobulids. Visit: www.worldmantaday.com to learn more and get involved.

🌍🌊 The WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies enters into force! At a special General Council meeting on 15 September 2025, WTO members celebrated this landmark achievement for global trade governance and ocean sustainability. More info: www.wto.org/english/news...

🌊 The High Seas Treaty is just 4 ratifications away from entering into force! In our latest RISE UP blog, we hear from @highseasalliance.bsky.social about building a strong, fair and global Treaty that protects the High Seas for generations to come: riseupfortheocean.org/high-seas-tr...

🌊 Why Climate Action Needs the Ocean ahead of #COP30! From Nice to Belém, Brazil is bringing the 🌊 to the climate agenda. Special Envoy Marinez Scherer shares why the Ocean must rise to the top. 📺 Watch: youtu.be/B85mlrujU3Q 🎧 Listen: riseupfortheocean.org/interview-wi...

🇬🇭 Big win for Ghana’s small-scale fishers! The new Fisheries & Aquaculture Act doubles the IEZ from 6➡️12 nm, protecting stocks 🐟, food security 🍲 & 120k livelihoods 🎣. With tougher IUU rules + monitoring, this landmark step puts communities & oceans first 🌊👏 #SmallScaleFisheries

🌍🚫 #PlasticsTreaty talks collapsed at INC 5.2 in Geneva. Despite majority support, a small group blocked progress. In the words of Karuna Rana: “No treaty is better than a weak treaty. The fight isn’t over — plastic pollution is a health, ocean & climate crisis.” 💪 #INC5 #EndPlasticPollution

🌊 We'll be in New York for the event: FROM UNOC TO BELÉM: Elevating Ocean Priorities in the Climate Agenda 📅 High-Level Luncheon | 22 September | Climate Week NYC 2025 💫 Join us! RSVP via: bit.ly/High-Level-L... and for more information contact: [email protected]

🌊 Big news! Sri Lanka has joined the global push to protect our oceans from harmful fishing subsidies 🇱🇰 On 6 August, it became the 107th country to ratify the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies — just 4 more to go before it enters into force! 📣 👀 Full story: www.wto.org/english/news...

🌍 Governments are meeting in Geneva (Aug 5–14) for #INC5-2 to negotiate a Global Plastics Treaty. Plastic is harming our health + the planet, and has a devastating impact on the ocean ecosystem. ✊ Urge your government to act NOW: 🔗 www.breakfreefromplastic.org/plastics-treaty-contact-your-minister/

🌊 Haven’t signed up for RISE UP’s upcoming webinar? Now’s your chance! 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/3UskKSE 🗓️ Date: 5 August 🕒 Time: 3:00 PM CEST 🎙️ Introducing special guests:  Nikita Shiel-Rolle • Barkha Mossaë • Jeremy Raguain • Melody Saunders Brenna • Ailars David • Moderated by: Khadija Stewart

🛑🐟🌊 It's time to stop funding overfishing. RISE UP calls on governments to ratify the WTO Fisheries Subsidy Agreement NOW. 💰 $22B in harmful subsidies fuel harmful fishing ⚖️ Small-scale fishers get just 19% — yet they feed millions 🌍 Only 5 more ratifications to go. 👉 www.stopfundingoverfishing.com

🌱 Happy World Mangrove Day! 🌊 These climate hero habitats are at a 50% risk of collapse. But hope grows—like in 🇵🇭 with Oceanus Conservation + globally via the Mangrove Breakthrough. 🌍 Read: riseupfortheocean.org/mangroves-th... #RiseUp4theOcean #Mangroves #RamsarCOP15

🌊 From Nice to Belém: Brazil can lead on ocean-climate action at #COP30 — but only if frontline communities have a seat at the table. Read the blog by @ilhasdorioprojeto on equity, ambition & #BlueNDC on the #RoadToBelem 👉 riseupfortheocean.org/from-nice-to...

🌊 UPCOMING WEBINAR from RISE UP 🌍 Understanding the Ocean–Climate Nexus: From International Policy to Frontline Solutions 🗓 Aug 5 | 🕒 9AM EDT | 2PM WAT/BST | 3PM CEST | 6:30PM IST 📍 Zoom | ⏱ 1h15m 🔗 Register: bit.ly/3UskKSE

🌊 Yesterday, RISE UP joined the Global Day of Action Against Deep Sea Mining 🌊 Communities in 25+ countries stood up to say: 🚫 NO to deep-sea mining 🌍 YES to protecting our one Ocean 📝 Read & share the Collective Statement: bit.ly/45flSiI 📸 Photo credits: Rise UP & Camilla Tiefensee

🌍💙 July 20: Global Day of Action 💙🌍 Join RISE UP to #DefendTheDeep and demand a global moratorium on deep-sea mining. The ocean can’t wait. Our future depends on it. 🌊✊ #RiseUp4theOcean #ProtectWhatYouLove #OceanJustice

🌊 This week, the International Seabed Authority meets to decide the future of deep-sea mining. We’re calling on civil society — and all RISE UP members — to raise your voices. Let’s protect one of Earth’s last untouched ecosystems before it’s too late. 🛑🚫⚒️ #DeepSeaMining #DefendTheDeep #RISEUP

🌊 Big moves for small-scale fishers at #UNOC3: 🔹 Ghana expands inshore zone to 12nm 🔹 Maldives to launch SSF action plan 🔹 Global call: protect people with the ocean #30x30 must be just + inclusive. #RISEUP #SSF #OceanJustice #MPAs

Event on the launch of OECM guide - co-authored by @riseup4theocean.bsky.social Programme Manager - Sivaja Nair. Onel Maasardule From IIFB “Firstly it’s important to recognise the work of IPLCs for conservation … they must be consulted in every decision” #Community voices.

Kicking off our event at #UNOC3 with #OceanDefenders sharing their personal testimonies - brave, wise and important stories to hear on this global stage 🌊📣 @riseup4theocean.bsky.social @nathanjbennett.bsky.social

Full day at #UNOC3! Catch the RISE UP team + partners at these key events: 🔹 10:00 – All Things Data 🔹 12:45 – Bottom Trawling Solutions 🔹 17:30 – Small-Scale Fishers in Governance 🔹 18:00 – Ocean Literacy & Youth 🔹 17:30 – Deep Rising & Common Waves screenings #RISEUP4TheOcean

🌊 Big day ahead at #UNOC3! The RISE UP team is diving into a full schedule with incredible partners—come connect with us!

@riseup4theocean.bsky.social bringing civil society together in Nice, ahead of #UNOC3 . Heading into a week of advocating together for their priorities for the ocean.

“We cry and we sweat the ocean so that’s how we know that the ocean is truly within us” Inspirational opening words from #Brianna at @riseup4theocean.bsky.social reception #UNOC3 @benicetotheocean.bsky.social #OceanOptimism @faunaflora.bsky.social

President Macron opens #UNOC3 today with hope for the future of our shared ocean, the High Seas, announcing that 15 more countries have formally committed to join the #RaceForRatification! 🎉We’re looking forward to hearing who those are as we get closer and closer to the 60!

Too many events to track during #UNOC3? The RISE UP Civil Society Toolkit makes it easier: 🔹 Action guide 🔹 Blue March (June 7) 🔹 Printable signs 🔹 Key events + agenda 🔗 shorturl.at/LrrJz #RISEUP4TheOcean

#HighSeasTreaty News: Costa Rica 🇨🇷 is the latest country to officially ratify the #BBNJ Treaty at the United Nations taking us closer to the goal of 60 ratifications by #UNOC3 🌊 Follow progress & urge more nations to join the #RaceForRatification 👇 highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratif...

🗓️ Deep Day ! Wednesday, May 7 🕒 3:00–4:15 PM CET | 9:00–10:15 AM EST 🌐 Interpretation in Spanish, French & Portuguese 🔗 Register now shorturl.at/zWUdG @deepseaconserve.bsky.social

📢Read the DSCC's reaction to The Metals Company's plans to mine the international seabed through the US Deep Sea Hard Mineral Resources Act. deep-sea-conservation.org/tmcs-reckles...

Khadija Stewart, our Senior Campaigner, delivered a powerful intervention at the #ISA yesterday during the Working Group discussions on Underwater Cultural Heritage (UCH) - a critical yet often overlooked aspect of deep-sea governance. 🌊 #DefendTheDeep @deepseaconserve.bsky.social

The 30th #ISA has started in #Kingston, Jamaica. Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho highlighted a new era of collaboration, equity, and sustainability. Will these values guide ISA's ocean stewardship? Stay tuned for updates! @deepseaconserve.bsky.social #DefendTheDeep

RISE UP is a global network of 700+ organizations amplifying the voices of small-scale fishers, Indigenous groups, and conservationists to shape ocean policies. Our key priorities: 🌊 UN Ocean Conference 2025 🎣 Small-Scale Fisheries 🌍 High Seas Treaty 🔱 Defending the Deep Find us shorturl.at/UCwRy

🌊 #WomenLeadingChange: Hannah’s Mission to Restore Coral Reefs in Trinidad & Tobago 🌍💙 Hannah and her team at the Institute of Marine Affairs (@IMAgovTT) are working to restore #corals in Trinidad & Tobago after recent #bleaching events. 🪸 📖 Read the full story: shorturl.at/AZPfx