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Urge the EU Commission to Ban Destructive Fishing in Protected Waters

Major campaigns

Join the Movement to Ban Bottom Trawling in Europe’s Protected Waters

Destructive bottom trawling is rampant in Europe’s marine protected areas. The European Union (EU) seabeds are the most trawled in the world, causing damage to vital ecosystems that lasts generations. Urge EU lawmakers to protect the ocean, fisheries, and our future.

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30×30

Join the Global Campaign to Protect 30% of the Ocean by 2030

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Loss and Damage

The Costs of the Climate Crisis: Why We Need the Loss and Damage Fund

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All actions

Add your voice to petitions, public comments, and targeted messages to protect our planet.

Urge New Zealand to Reverse the Decision to Allow Harmful Fishing in Hauraki Gulf Protected Waters
Save African Penguins from Extinction
Urge the EU Commission to Ban Destructive Fishing in Protected Waters
Call on Ireland’s Government to Protect its Seas
Tell World Leaders to Support the Loss and Damage Fund
Urge the Army Corps of Engineers to Block the Toxic Greenfield Terminal
Urge France to Effectively Protect its Maritime Spaces
Stop the Deadly Buildout of DG Fuels and Air Products in Louisiana
Help Stop the Shark Fin Trade in Europe
Pass the Packaging Reduction & Recycling Act in New York
Tell World Leaders to Protect 30% of the Ocean by 2030
Hold Shell Accountable in Pennsylvania
Say No to Deep-Sea Mining
Urge the U.S. Government to Protect the Pacific Remote Islands
Call on Leaders to Fund Research on the Impact of Plastic in Our Blood
Help Advance an Indigenous-Led Marine Sanctuary in California
Stop the Cruel Dolphin and Whale Hunts in the Faroe Islands
Demand a Strong Global Plastics Treaty
Protect the Ocean by Supporting the High Seas Treaty
Tell U.S. Leaders to Support the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act
Protect Antarctica to Secure the Largest Act of Ocean Protection in History

Campaign updates

Together, we’ve achieved real impact on important campaigns.

Campaign launched to save African Penguins from extinction
Only One helped design and stage an innovative exhibit to galvanize countries to renew their focus on Antarctic protection
Longlining successfully halted in the Maldives
Critical step forward for the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
Highest signature count to date calling for an end to the Faroe Islands dolphin and whale hunts
Cuba ratifies the High Seas Treaty
The Descendents Project and Only One release video urging end to toxic project
Sweden announces plan to ban bottom trawling
Only One launches new campaign to stop bottom trawling in EU protected waters
Our partners deliver petition signatures to the White House
Palau becomes first nation to ratify the High Seas Treaty
Petition signatures delivered calling for toxic train derailment remediation
Historic agreement reached on day one of COP28
68 countries sign High Seas Treaty on opening day of UN General Assembly
Over $250 million committed to fast-track ocean-based climate solutions
World leaders ratify first-ever Global Biodiversity Framework Fund
Only One launches new 30×30 campaign in Ireland ahead of key political announcement
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68 countries sign High Seas Treaty on opening day of UN General Assembly and Climate Week in New York

Sep 22, 2023

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