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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Tell World Leaders It’s Time to Meet Their 30×30 Commitments
We’re demanding that world leaders fulfill their commitments to protect 30% of our planet by 2030.
Can you help spread the word?
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Today, less than 3% of the ocean is highly protected. To make real progress for the planet, world leaders must fulfill their promises to protect 30% of their national waters. Join me and demand that they take action at on.only.one/30-x-30 #Ocean30x30
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The world has agreed to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 – but right now less than 3% is highly protected. Tell world leaders why it is crucial we make real progress before it’s too late. Together let’s make #Ocean30x30 a reality. on.only.one/30-x-30 #Ocean30x30
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Join me and add your voice to the global #Ocean30x30 movement – a community of advocates demanding that world leaders take action to protect biodiversity. Add your name to help curb this global climate crisis: on.only.one/30-x-30
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Last December, world leaders committed to protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030 – but promises mean nothing without action. In order to see real impact for the planet, we must come together and hold them accountable. Join me in the #Ocean30x30 movement and voice your support at on.only.one/30-x-30
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We have 7 years to stop the biodiversity crisis – and it will take a movement to make a difference. Urge world leaders to meet their commitments to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030. on.only.one/30-x-30 #Ocean30x30
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Today, less than 3% of the ocean is highly protected. To make real progress for the planet, world leaders must fulfill their promises to protect 30% of their national waters. Join me and demand that they take action at on.only.one/30-x-30 #Ocean30x30