RISEUP - A Blue Call to Action
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π π Unifying diverse voices to influence ocean policy
#RiseUp4theOcean
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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: π UN Ocean Conference 2025 π£ Small-Scale Fisheries π High Seas Treaty π± Defending the Deep Find us
shorturl.at/UCwRy
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π RISE UP at
#COP30
! The Virtual Ocean Pavilion is open β visit us at the RISE UP Booth (under Exhibits) -
shorturl.at/FT3St
Hear from coastal communities, Indigenous peoples, fishers, youth & civil society driving oceanβclimate solutions!
#COP30
#RiseUp4theOcean
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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. πΈ Photos by: Protect Blue
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π 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. π Learn more in our latest blog: Β
riseupfortheocean.org/safeguarding...
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Safeguarding Seamounts at the World Conservation Congress - Rise Up For The Ocean
The year 2025 has marked a turning point for global ocean protection. Both the High Seas Treaty and the WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement have now reached the ratifications required to enter into forc...
https://riseupfortheocean.org/safeguarding-seamounts/
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π 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. π
#BlueCallToAction
#OceanAction
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riseupfortheocean.org/about-us/join/
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π Itβs Navigator time! This monthβs ocean news: βοΈ High Seas Treaty hits 60 ratifications π½ Our Climate Week NYC event w/ Peace Boat US π£ WTO fisheries subsidies deal enters into force πΊ Exclusive COP30 envoy interview π Read here:
mailchi.mp/riseupforthe...
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ππ Historic moment! The High Seas Treaty has hit 60 ratificationsβenough to enter into force in 120 days. π A once-in-a-generation step for global ocean governance. Now: strong institutions, equity, and bold action for biodiversity & climate. π
#HighSeasTreaty
#OceanGovernance
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Today, 17 September, is World Manta Day, a day that shines a spotlight on the plight of these iconic ocean giants. Weβre joining with RISE UP member Manta Trust to amplify βThe Power of Protectionβ for mobulids. Visit:
www.worldmantaday.com
to learn more and get involved.
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ππ 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...
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π 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...
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High Seas Treaty - From Two Decades to the Brink of Action: A Sea-Change for Ocean Governance - Rise Up For The Ocean
Featuring High Seas Alliance Regional Coordinators After 20 years of negotiations and two years into the ratification process, the countdown is on: only 4 more ratifications are needed for the High Se...
https://riseupfortheocean.org/high-seas-treaty-a-sea-change-for-ocean-governance/
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π Why Climate Action Needs the Ocean ahead of
#COP30
! From Nice to BelΓ©m, Brazil is bringing the π to the climate agenda. Special Envoy Marinez Scherer shares why the Ocean must rise to the top. πΊ Watch:
youtu.be/B85mlrujU3Q
π§ Listen:
riseupfortheocean.org/interview-wi...
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RISE UP interview with Marinez Scherer - Special Envoy for the Ocean for COP30
YouTube video by RISE UP - A Blue Call to Action
https://youtu.be/B85mlrujU3Q
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π¬π Big win for Ghanaβs small-scale fishers! The new Fisheries & Aquaculture Act doubles the IEZ from 6β‘οΈ12 nm, protecting stocks π, food security π² & 120k livelihoods π£. With tougher IUU rules + monitoring, this landmark step puts communities & oceans first ππ
#SmallScaleFisheries
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#PlasticsTreaty
talks collapsed at INC 5.2 in Geneva. Despite majority support, a small group blocked progress. In the words of Karuna Rana: βNo treaty is better than a weak treaty. The fight isnβt over β plastic pollution is a health, ocean & climate crisis.β πͺ
#INC5
#EndPlasticPollution
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π We'll be in New York for the event: FROM UNOC TO BELΓM: Elevating Ocean Priorities in the Climate Agenda π High-Level Luncheon | 22 September | Climate Week NYC 2025 π« Join us! RSVP via:
bit.ly/High-Level-L...
and for more information contact:
[email protected]
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π Big news! Sri Lanka has joined the global push to protect our oceans from harmful fishing subsidies π±π° On 6 August, it became the 107th country to ratify the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies β just 4 more to go before it enters into force! π£ π Full story:
www.wto.org/english/news...
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Sri Lanka accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, four remaining for entry into force
On 6 August, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala received Sri Lankaβs instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies from Sri Lankaβs WTO Ambassador R.G.S. Wijesekara. Just four...
https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news25_e/fish_06aug25_e.htm#
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π Governments are meeting in Geneva (Aug 5β14) 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. β Urge your government to act NOW: π
www.breakfreefromplastic.org/plastics-treaty-contact-your-minister/
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π Havenβt signed up for RISE UPβs upcoming webinar? Nowβs your chance! π Register here:
bit.ly/3UskKSE
ποΈ Date: 5 August π Time: 3:00 PM CEST ποΈ Introducing special guests:Β Nikita Shiel-Rolle β’ Barkha MossaΓ« β’ Jeremy Raguain β’ Melody Saunders Brenna β’ Ailars David β’ Moderated by: Khadija Stewart
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πππ It's time to stop funding overfishing. RISE UP calls on governments to ratify the WTO Fisheries Subsidy Agreement NOW. π° $22B in harmful subsidies fuel harmful fishing βοΈ Small-scale fishers get just 19% β yet they feed millions π Only 5 more ratifications to go. π
www.stopfundingoverfishing.com
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π± Happy World Mangrove Day! π These climate hero habitats are at a 50% risk of collapse. But hope growsβlike in π΅π with Oceanus Conservation + globally via the Mangrove Breakthrough. π Read:
riseupfortheocean.org/mangroves-th...
#RiseUp4theOcean
#Mangroves
#RamsarCOP15
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π From Nice to BelΓ©m: Brazil can lead on ocean-climate action at
#COP30
β but only if frontline communities have a seat at the table. Read the blog by @ilhasdorioprojeto on equity, ambition &
#BlueNDC
on the
#RoadToBelem
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riseupfortheocean.org/from-nice-to...
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Guest blog: From Nice to BelΓ©m - Challenges and Opportunities for Brazilian Civil Society in the Ocean-Climate Agenda - Rise Up For The Ocean
By Aline Aguiar and Mariana Clauzet β Ilhas do Rio Project / Instituto Mar Adentro Β In June, we travelled to Nice, France, for the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3). It was an intense five-...
https://riseupfortheocean.org/from-nice-to-belem
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π UPCOMING WEBINAR from RISE UP π Understanding the OceanβClimate Nexus: From International Policy to Frontline Solutions π Aug 5 | π 9AM EDT | 2PM WAT/BST | 3PM CEST | 6:30PM IST π Zoom | β± 1h15m π Register:
bit.ly/3UskKSE
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π Yesterday, RISE UP joined the Global Day of Action Against Deep Sea Mining π Communities in 25+ countries stood up to say: π« NO to deep-sea mining π YES to protecting our one Ocean π Read & share the Collective Statement:
bit.ly/45flSiI
πΈ Photo credits: Rise UP & Camilla Tiefensee
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ππ July 20: Global Day of Action ππ Join RISE UP to
#DefendTheDeep
and demand a global moratorium on deep-sea mining. The ocean canβt wait. Our future depends on it. πβ
#RiseUp4theOcean
#ProtectWhatYouLove
#OceanJustice
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π This week, the International Seabed Authority meets to decide the future of deep-sea mining. Weβre calling on civil society β and all RISE UP members β to raise your voices. Letβs protect one of Earthβs last untouched ecosystems before itβs too late. ππ«βοΈ
#DeepSeaMining
#DefendTheDeep
#RISEUP
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π Big moves for small-scale fishers at
#UNOC3
: πΉ Ghana expands inshore zone to 12nm πΉ Maldives to launch SSF action plan πΉ Global call: protect people with the ocean
#30x30
must be just + inclusive.
#RISEUP
#SSF
#OceanJustice
#MPAs
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Flora McMorrin
6 months ago
Event on the launch of OECM guide - co-authored by
@riseup4theocean.bsky.social
Programme Manager - Sivaja Nair. Onel Maasardule From IIFB βFirstly itβs important to recognise the work of IPLCs for conservation β¦ they must be consulted in every decisionβ
#Community
voices.
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Coastal Communities Initiative
6 months ago
Kicking off our event at
#UNOC3
with
#OceanDefenders
sharing their personal testimonies - brave, wise and important stories to hear on this global stage ππ£
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Full day at
#UNOC3
! Catch the RISE UP team + partners at these key events: πΉ 10:00 β All Things Data πΉ 12:45 β Bottom Trawling Solutions πΉ 17:30 β Small-Scale Fishers in Governance πΉ 18:00 β Ocean Literacy & Youth πΉ 17:30 β Deep Rising & Common Waves screenings
#RISEUP4TheOcean
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π Big day ahead at
#UNOC3
! The RISE UP team is diving into a full schedule with incredible partnersβcome connect with us!
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Flora McMorrin
6 months ago
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bringing civil society together in Nice, ahead of
#UNOC3
. Heading into a week of advocating together for their priorities for the ocean.
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Sophie Benbow
6 months ago
βWe cry and we sweat the ocean so thatβs how we know that the ocean is truly within usβ Inspirational opening words from
#Brianna
at
@riseup4theocean.bsky.social
reception
#UNOC3
@benicetotheocean.bsky.social
#OceanOptimism
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High Seas Alliance
6 months ago
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
! πWeβre looking forward to hearing who those are as we get closer and closer to the 60!
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Too many events to track during
#UNOC3
? The RISE UP Civil Society Toolkit makes it easier: πΉ Action guide πΉ Blue March (June 7) πΉ Printable signs πΉ Key events + agenda π
shorturl.at/LrrJz
#RISEUP4TheOcean
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High Seas Alliance
6 months ago
#HighSeasTreaty
News: Costa Rica π¨π· 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
π Follow progress & urge more nations to join the
#RaceForRatification
π
highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratif...
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ποΈ Deep Day ! Wednesday, May 7 π 3:00β4:15 PM CET | 9:00β10:15 AM EST π Interpretation in Spanish, French & Portuguese π Register now
shorturl.at/zWUdG
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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition
8 months ago
π’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...
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Media Release: TMC's reckless plans undermine multilateralism β a moratorium to protect the deep sea is the solution - DSCC
After years of attempting to pressure the international community into allowing deep-sea mining, The Metals Company (TMC) has taken the reckless and desperate step of announcing their intent to mine t...
https://deep-sea-conservation.org/tmcs-reckless-plans-undermine-multilateralism-a-moratorium-to-protect-the-deep-sea-is-the-solution/
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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. π
#DefendTheDeep
@deepseaconserve.bsky.social
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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
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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: π UN Ocean Conference 2025 π£ Small-Scale Fisheries π High Seas Treaty π± Defending the Deep Find us
shorturl.at/UCwRy
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#WomenLeadingChange
: Hannahβs Mission to Restore Coral Reefs in Trinidad & Tobago ππ Hannah and her team at the Institute of Marine Affairs (@IMAgovTT) are working to restore
#corals
in Trinidad & Tobago after recent
#bleaching
events. πͺΈ π Read the full story:
shorturl.at/AZPfx
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Women Leading Change: Hannahβs Mission to Preserve Coral Reefs in Trinidad & Tobago - Rise Up For The Ocean
By Hannah Lochan, Research Officer at the Institute of Marine Affairs, Trinidad and Tobago, and Member of Ecoseas Caribbean What inspired you to specialize in coral ecology and marine conservation at ...
https://shorturl.at/AZPfx
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#COP16.2
Wrap-Up: Wins & Gaps π β $200B/year for biodiversity π° β Stronger high seas protection π β No deep-sea mining moratorium π β Indigenous voices still sidelined π« π¨ We need real inclusion, funding, action & accountability! π Full breakdown:
shorturl.at/Y0UwU
#COP16
#Biodiversity
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High Seas Alliance
9 months ago
π Congratulations to ZimbabweπΏπΌ for adding their signatures to the
#BBNJ
Treaty. 111 countries have now officially committed to its ratification! We look forward to their ratification at the UN soon.
#RaceForRatification
highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratif...
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Today at
#EuOceanDays
for
#OceanPact
! π The morning began with young ocean advocates & Commissioner Costas Kadis discussing fisheries and the role of coastal communities. ππ
#EUOceanDays
#BlueManifesto
#OceanPact
#EUBlueFuture
#BlueFuture
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π New research: Loss & damage in tropical
#fisheries
isnβt just economic, it disrupts culture, identity & well-being. πΊ Climate change, overfishing & policy failures erode fishersβ deep ties to the ocean, causing social & psychological loss. π Read more:
shorturl.at/RKzV7
#SSF
#RiseUp4theOcean
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Loss and damage in tropical fisheries: a systematic review of people, climate, and fisheries - Regional Environmental Change
Climate change loss and damage research and policy includes biodiversity loss as a non-economic loss and damage. Yet there is scant understanding of what is loss and damage in tropical fisheries and h...
https://shorturl.at/RKzV7
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ππ 'Love affairs' in the
#ocean
are wilder than we think! From lifelong bonds to brutal battles for love, the sea is full of surprises. Some lovers fuse together forever, while others fight for the right to mate. Which wild ocean love stories is your favorite?
#RiseUp4theOcean
#ValentinesDay
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πΈ Still celebrating
#WorldWetlandsAay
! In our guest blog, Parineeta Srivatsa & Aruna Rangachar Pohl from IFHD share their work restoring sacred swamps in the Western Ghats & urban lakes in Bangalore. π± Read more:
rb.gy/j03ezq
#RiseUp4theOcean
#WetlandsDay
9 months ago
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UNOC3 Updates Open Call for Side Events Now Open! π£ For more details, read the Guidelines document
shorturl.at/V1NaO
π If you have any questions, reach out to:
[email protected]
with [Side Events] in the subject line.
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π Updates from the UN Ocean Conference 2025: Side Events Applications π‘Review the detailed guidelines before apply
bit.ly/3E8nGyO
and Riseup UNOC dedicated page
bit.ly/42mZSBH
#UNOC3
#RiseUp4theOcean
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