We are so excited to tell you about a major victory that our supporters helped achieve. Yesterday at the UN Ocean Conference, the Colombian government announced it will create four new official marine reserves, including one expanding the fully protected Malpelo Sanctuary of Fauna and Flora. Colombia will now surpass the goal of protecting 30% of its waters eight years before the 2030 deadline! The initiative to protect 30% of the global ocean by the year 2030, referred to as 30x30, is a target that scientists have indicated is necessary in order to prevent irreversible loss of marine life. A huge thank you to everyone who made their voice heard on the petition to protect the Eastern Tropical Pacific marine corridor. And, of course, this win would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of Colombia’s environmental, fishing, and maritime authorities, along with scientists, the private fishing sector, nonprofits, and the people of Colombia. With this remarkable action, Colombia will strengthen local fisheries, sustainable livelihoods, and the protection of marine biodiversity in its native waters and throughout the Eastern Tropical Pacific marine corridor. If you’d like to move another campaign to create sanctuaries close to victory, consider adding your name to the brand-new petition to expand the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument 🌎 ⛵️
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Urge France to Effectively Protect Its Maritime Spaces
We are calling on France to strengthen its marine protected areas.
Can you help spread the word?
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France claims to have 33% of its maritime spaces under protection. But most of these “protected” areas still allow destructive activities. France’s definitions of marine protection are not aligned with international standards nor supported by scientists. We have the opportunity to hold the French government accountable.
Call on France to strengthen its marine protections. only.one/30x30France #30x30France
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To be a global ocean leader, France must commit to real marine protection. Join me and urge the French government to act: only.one/30x30France #30x30France
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France has the opportunity to become a true ocean champion and leader in conservation. But this won’t happen through inadequate protections and flimsy promises. Join me, and call on the French government to take action on #30x30France only.one/30x30-France
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It’s time for the French government to honor its commitments to truly protect the ocean. Join me and call on France to act today. only.one/30x30-France #30x30France
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To be a global ocean leader, France must commit to real marine protection. Join me and urge the French government to act: only.one/30x30-France #30x30France
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It’s time for the French government to honor its commitments to ocean protection. France must strengthen its marine protections. Join me and call on France today. only.one/30x30-France #30x30France
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