Whale Carbon Diplomacy: Whales won’t save the climate, but they could rescue ASEAN’s soft power
Whale carbon diplomacy offers a new strategy that convenes biodiversity protection, the blue economy, and science diplomacy.... Read More
Oceans and Seas
How the Caspian Sea Shrinks Under Climate Change Pressure
The shrinking Caspian Sea will have significant repercussions for biodiversity and the surrounding communities.... Read More
In the Great Barrier Reef, Corals Suffer Under Cumulative Pressure
The Great Barrier Reef in Australia has experienced the largest annual decline in coral cover so far in 39 years.... Read More
Turning the Tide on the Global Shark Fin Trade, from Our Bowl to the World
Once rulers of the seas, sharks are now reduced to commodities, destined for distant markets to supply the global shark fin trade.... Read More
Fostering Youth-led Initiatives for Ocean Sustainability
From tackling plastic pollution to shaping policies, youth-led initiatives are redefining ocean sustainability with innovation and collaboration.... Read More
Nickel Mining in Raja Ampat and the Widespread Cost of Natural Resource Exploitation
The case of nickel mining in Raja Ampat should be a turning point to build greater awareness, care, oversight, and concrete efforts to protect the environment and improve natural resource management wherever it is needed.... Read More
Mikoko Pamoja, A Blue Carbon Project for Climate Resilience
Through blue carbon projects, Mikoko Pamoja restores mangroves, reduces emissions, and reinvests in clean water and education in coastal Kenya.... Read More
The Resilience of Small Islands: Protecting the Natural Capital of Pari Island, Indonesia
If destructive practices continue, Pari Island and other small islands face the risk of disappearing amid the climate crisis. ... Read More
Establishing High Seas Conservation with the BBNJ Agreement
In 2023, 193 United Nations Member States adopted the BBNJ Agreement. What is it, and how is the progress so far?... Read More
Southeast Asians as the Biggest Microplastic Eaters
Humans are becoming bigger and bigger microplastic eaters, and Southeast Asians get the biggest portion.... Read More