A new Alliance for Nature Restoration is launched in Spain to put ecological recovery at the centre of the public agenda

On the occasion of World Wildlife Day, around thirty social and environmental organisations have presented the Alliance for Nature Restoration at a decisive moment for addressing the climate, pollution, and biodiversity crises. This coalition was founded with an ambitious objective: to place ecological restoration at the core of public policy in Spain. Today the alliance is launching a tenpoint declaration containing its key proposals for achieving this goal and ensuring their implementation … Read more

Implementing the EU Nature Restoration Regulation at sea

Climate change, overfishing and habitat degradation are among the primary drivers of declining marine biodiversity. Yet, the EU Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR), which entered into force in August 2024, is the most important EU nature conservation law over 30 years  and can play a crucial role in mitigating climate change, reversing the loss of nature … Read more

Oceana at UNOC3: A tipping point for Ocean Protection? 

This month, the third UN Ocean Conference wrapped up in Nice with big promises, cautious optimism, and reminders of how far we still have to go. Set against the backdrop of Nice, the global conference brought together heads of state, scientists, advocates, and leaders to chart a course toward a healthier, more sustainable ocean.  The … Read more

How a healthy ocean could help the economy

A healthy ocean is not just good for the environment, it is also essential for a sustainable economy that creates opportunities for all, reduces poverty and tackles some of the biggest global challenges. Oceana believes that truly sustainable and profitable blue economies must be rooted in the protection and restoration of the ocean. But how … Read more

2024 wins: the Nature Restoration Law

As 2024 comes to an end, we reflect on transformative moments for the ocean this year, one of them being the adoption of the EU Nature Restoration Law in June. This historic legislation, which Oceana and our NGO partners campaigned for long and hard, is setting the foundation for a healthier, more resilient Europe on … Read more