We welcome the European Court of Human Rights ECHR CEDH ruling in #KlimaSeniorinnen case v. #Switzerland affirming that States have human rights obligations to sufficiently mitigate #climate change. Ruling provides a basis for determined action & justice globally - Volker Türk

A clean, healthy and sustainable ocean is a human right. In 2022, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution that formally recognizes the universal right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.

Learn more about how the recognition of this right can…

🗓️SAVE THE DATE! #DeepDay is back and we are getting ready to celebrate the wonders of the #DeepSea in 2024!

Mark your calendars and join us for the celebrations! Stay tuned for more on activities and ways to join. #DefendTheDeep

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The weird deep-sea world may be under threat, as demand for metals such as lithium and nickel has driven a rush to take a stake in the seabed, with Japan being a major advocate of deep-sea mining. jtim.es/49s7X7G

Today at #ISA29 Uncle Sol reminds delegates of Hawaiians' cultural connection to the deep sea.

#DeepSeaMining could destroy their underwater cultural heritage.

#DefendTheDeep

Our #environment programme director Michael Norton spoke at a side event on the margins of the ongoing #ISA29 #DeepSeaMining #itsscience #recycling

New South Wales (NSW) has just become the first state in Australia to ban offshore seabed petroleum and mineral mining!

NSW Parliament unanimously voted to pass legislation that prohibits seabed petroleum and mineral exploitation.

Let’s get all of Australia to #DefendTheDeep !

🌊Speaking at Greenpeace International during #ISBA29 to remind that #OceanDefenders :
1⃣ Are #EnvironmentalDefenders
2⃣ Have a right to #ProtestAtSea
3⃣ Face outrageous restrictions to do so from ISBA-HQ
➡️I urge Member States to call on ISBA-HQ SG to stop to stifling #OceansDefenders ' voice

UN #HumanRights Rapporteurs make important contribution to the debate around #DeepSeaMining - linkedin.com/posts/jessicab…

#DefendTheDeep from #DeepSeaMining . So much amazing and important life we need to keep thriving. Minerals can come from tech innovation, #circulareconomy - and responsible land mining until the circle is closed. More here: sintef.no/en/publication……
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Costa Rica 🇨🇷kicks off #ISA29 with a strong intervention reiterating its call for a #DeepSeaMining moratorium and the need for the ISBA-HQ to be more transparent, with decisions being taken and driven by State Parties #DefendTheDeep

BREAKING: Takk Kungariket Danmark - Kingdom of Denmark the 25th country calling for a #pause on #deepseamining as the #ISA29 begins.
Verdensnaturfonden Thomas Kirk Sørensen, WWF Danmark Jannike Kihlberg
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🚨 Urgent action is needed as soaring temperatures pose an extreme risk to the ocean we depend on and people across the globe.

Climate change is undeniable; immediate action is critical if we want to protect the future of the Great Barrier Reef.

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Over 120.000 Europeans want to celebrate Belgium as a true blue ocean leader.

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Alexander De Croo 🇧🇪🇪🇺 show our ocean love and stop deep sea mining! #defendthedeep

✍️ wemove.eu/DeepSeaMining

🙏to Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU 2024 for highlighting this important instrument to protect high seas (ie. nearly 2/3 of 🌎oceans)!
Hope you can also stimulate 🇪🇺 as a frontrunner in advancing ratifications - having EU 27 member states ratify the Agreement will bring us halfway to its entry into force!

Read this powerful interview with Solwara Warriors leader Jonathan Mesulam, tirelessly fighting against the destruction of the #ocean and take action against #deepseamining ! #DefendTheDeep