Items tagged:
Marine conservation
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The ecosystem approach: a holistic perspective to marine biodiversity conservation
A new briefing by IIED and the Norwegian Centre for the Law of the Sea explores the implementation of the ‘ecosystem approach’ in the international legally-binding treaty to protect marine biodiversity
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Introduction to an inclusive blue economy
IIED’s ‘Inclusive blue economy’ programme aims to support resilient marine and coastal ecosystems and the people who depend on them
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Fish Night 6: Wonders of the deep blue
IIED's Fish Night 6 event focused on the deep sea and the impacts of human activities on this fragile environment
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Navigating ocean investments
In the first of a new series of ‘Insights’ case studies designed to highlight links between business and sustainability, IIED looks at a business model that could be the key to bridging the marine conservation funding gap.
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It is time to control fishing on the high seas to protect the life of the ocean and coastal people who depend on it
As the state of the ocean continues to grab headlines, World Oceans Day (8 June) is an opportunity to make sure new measures to govern the high seas include fishing – the greatest threat to life in the deep ocean
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IIED animation: it’s time for policy to catch on to small-scale fishing
A new animation from IIED – the second instalment in a three-part series – urges policymakers around the world to recognise the value that small-scale fishing brings to national economies
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Transitioning towards a plastic free world
Discarded plastic is one of the biggest threats to our oceans. IIED's Essam Yassin Mohammed says we must do more to tackle the problem of plastic pollution
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Governing the ungoverned 50% of the planet
Essam Yassin Mohammed reports back from the first round of a UN preparatory meeting to create an agreement on the sustainable use of marine biodiversity in the high seas
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World Oceans Day event will examine the potential of oceans and coasts
Join us on World Oceans Day (8 June) for an event to discuss the future of our oceans and coasts
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Kenya: Community-based marine area holds some important lessons for policy makers
On a white sandy beach in a small fishing village called Kuruwitu in eastern Kenya a ground-breaking project that aimed to protect marine biodiversity and improve livelihoods was launched in 2005. Six years on what obstacles has it encountered and what lessons can be learned?
