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September 28, 2023
EU Nature Restoration Law will lack teeth if it fails to address fisheries impacts
As final discussions between the European institutions recommence on the hotly contested EU Nature Restoration Law (NRL), environmental organisations warn that parts of the law essential to restoring marine life…
September 15, 2023
Oceana launches expedition to research the destructive impacts of bottom trawling in Spanish waters
Today, Oceana is launching an expedition to the Alboran Sea to document fisheries and gather evidence of the impact caused by bottom trawling on vulnerable seabed habitats and iconic species….
July 12, 2023
The European Union’s efforts to move forward its green agenda received a boost today [12 July] as the European Parliament adopted its position on the EU Nature Restoration Law (NRL)….
June 30, 2023
Oceana flags three ocean priorities to be addressed by the EU Spanish presidency
Spain needs to ensure the adoption of the Nature Restoration Law, and show leadership on files related to the energy transition, catch limits, and seafood traceability Oceana urges the Spanish…
June 27, 2023
Nature Restoration Law on its way to Plenary
Today, 27 June, Members of the European Parliament’s Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) committee maintained their tied position on the Nature Restoration Law. The final vote on the…
June 20, 2023
Brussels – At today’s [20 June] meeting of European environment ministers in Luxembourg, Member States displayed widespread support for the EU Nature Restoration Law currently being negotiated. Ministers’ willingness to…
June 15, 2023
A key vote in Strasbourg has kept hopes alive for the livelihoods of millions of workers and the wellbeing of the planet. Voting today [15 June] on the draft Nature…
June 15, 2023
European Commission kick-starts multi-stakeholder cooperation to decarbonise sector and achieve 2050 climate goals Brussels – Today, on the occasion of the European Commission’s high-level conference on an energy transition initiative…
June 8, 2023
World Ocean Day: Poor ocean policies put iconic marine wildlife at risk
Oceana urges the EU to raise the ambition to rebuild marine abundance and increase ocean resilience to the climate crisis On World Ocean Day, Oceana calls on decision-makers to create…
May 24, 2023
Brussels – Today (24 May), the European Parliament’s Committee on Fisheries (PECH) has entirely rejected the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) by a difference of just 1 vote (15 for rejection,…
