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Labor urged to move on Oceans Treaty as Pacific leads race to ratify
The Pacific Island nation of Palau has become the first country to officially ratify the historic UN Global Oceans Treaty, placing pressure on the Australian government to follow suit. The UN Oceans Treaty is the most significant multilateral environmental deal since the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement and a vital tool to help reverse the ocean…
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What Is The CCAMLR, And Why Should We Care?
Learn how the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) works, and about its continued failure to protect the Southern Ocean.
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Greenpeace Applauds High Seas Treaty Commitment, But Warns Fossil Fuels Incompatible With Healthy Oceans
Greenpeace CEO David Ritter has applauded a historic commitment from the Australian government to protect the world’s oceans, but warned the expansion of fossil fuels is incompatible with a healthy marine environment. Speaking at the UN General Assembly Meeting in New York, Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced that Australia will sign the High Seas Treaty…
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REPORT: 30×30 From Global Ocean Treaty to Protection at Sea
In March 2023, history was made when the UN finally agreed on a new Global Ocean Treaty. This Treaty is a powerful tool that can help protect at least 30% of the oceans by 2030. Time is running out, and reaching this target will require a strong and urgent political response. This report offers clear…
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The role of critical minerals in Australia’s clean energy transition
What are critical minerals and why are they important? This blog explores the role of critical minerals mining in Australia’s clean energy transition and highlights some key principles to guide us to minimise potential social and environmental impacts. Australia is one of the world’s largest exporters of critical minerals including lithium, cobalt and manganese, with…
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Deep sea mining industry fails to get green light but remains a threat
Kingston, Jamaica, 28 July 2023 — As the Rainbow Warrior was sailing across the Pacific for part of Greenpeace Australia Pacific’s Climate Justice Ship Tour, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) negotiations were concluding, with deep sea mining companies failing to get an immediate green light to start plundering the oceans. Opposition to deep sea mining…
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Global Oceans Treaty
Almost 20 years of campaigning the United Nations officially landed on an agreement for a Global Ocean Treaty. This historic win will help secure protection for 30% of our global.
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What We Want from the International Seabed Authority (ISA)
In July 2023, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) will hold crucial meetings, and Greenpeace has specific asks to protect our oceans and prevent reckless deep sea mining.
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What’s Happening With Deep Sea Mining?
2023 is a crucial year for stopping deep sea mining before it can begin. The deep sea mining industry has forced governments’ hands, using an obscure legal loophole to set…
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UN Ocean Treaty Adopted: A Game-Changer for Ocean Conservation
In a monumental step towards preserving the world’s oceans, the United Nations (UN) has officially adopted the historic UN Ocean Treaty. This crucial agreement, which was unanimously agreed upon in March 2023, serves as a powerful legal instrument to protect marine ecosystems. Following months of meticulous legal scrutiny and translation into all official UN languages,…