Tag: healthy oceans

On 10 October 2024 the Africa-Europe Ocean Strategic Group presented its report on how to help the two continents work together on ocean issues.   

India has officially signed the Global Ocean Treaty, also known as the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ).

According to the IMO, "Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity" has been selected as World Maritime Day theme for 2025, to be celebrated on 25 September 2025.

As the International Maritime Organization (IMO) informs, debris dumped in the ocean during the launch of spaceflight activities could potentially harm the environment – and conversations around the issue are taking off. 

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th to highlight the pressing environmental challenges of our time.

The IMO is advancing efforts to ensure the safe transport of plastic pellets transported on ships, which can cause damage to the marine environment if released into the sea. 

Clearbot, a zero-emission AI-powered autonomous robotic service vessel developed by entrepreneurial graduates from Hong Kong University, is gaining significant attention for its multifunctional capabilities.

ERMA FIRST has become a signatory of the EU Mission Charter targeting the protection and restoration of regional waters by 2030.

Chile has achieved a significant milestone by unanimously voting to approve the Agreement on Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdictions (BBNJ).

The 9th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) discussed a draft MEPC circular on recommendations for the carriage of plastic pellets by sea in freight containers, as requested by the Sub-Committee on Prevention of Pollution and Response (PPR).