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🐟 🌊 Unifying diverse voices to influence ocean policy #RiseUp4theOcean

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RISEUP - A Blue Call to Action @riseup4theocean.bsky.social · Mar 18

RISE UP is a global network of 700+ organizations amplifying the voices of small-scale fishers, Indigenous groups, and conservationists to shape ocean policies.

Our key priorities:

🌊 UN Ocean Conference 2025
🎣 Small-Scale Fisheries
🌍 High Seas Treaty
🔱 Defending the Deep

Find us shorturl.at/UCwRy

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RISEUP - A Blue Call to Action @riseup4theocean.bsky.social · 10h

🌊 On 9 October, the #IUCNWCC begins in Abu Dhabi.

Motion 32 calls on all States to end bottom trawling in international waters by 2026 and to protect seamounts, cold-water corals and hydrothermal vents.

🔗 Learn more in our latest blog: riseupfortheocean.org/safeguarding...

Safeguarding Seamounts at the World Conservation Congress - Rise Up For The Ocean

The year 2025 has marked a turning point for global ocean protection. Both the High Seas Treaty and the WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement have now reached the ratifications required to enter into forc...

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RISEUP - A Blue Call to Action @riseup4theocean.bsky.social · 1d

🌊 Our ocean is in crisis. From deep sea to coast, human impact is everywhere. RISE UP unites 700+ groups to protect, restore & equitably govern the ocean. Join the movement. 💙 #BlueCallToAction #OceanAction 🔗 riseupfortheocean.org/about-us/join/

RISEUP - A Blue Call to Action @riseup4theocean.bsky.social · 8d

🌊 It’s Navigator time! This month’s ocean news:
⚓️ High Seas Treaty hits 60 ratifications
🗽 Our Climate Week NYC event w/ Peace Boat US
🎣 WTO fisheries subsidies deal enters into force
📺 Exclusive COP30 envoy interview
👉 Read here: mailchi.mp/riseupforthe...

RISEUP - A Blue Call to Action @riseup4theocean.bsky.social · 16d

🌊🌍 Historic moment! The High Seas Treaty has hit 60 ratifications—enough to enter into force in 120 days. 🌐 A once-in-a-generation step for global ocean governance. Now: strong institutions, equity, and bold action for biodiversity & climate. 💙 #HighSeasTreaty #OceanGovernance

RISEUP - A Blue Call to Action @riseup4theocean.bsky.social · 21d

Today, 17 September, is World Manta Day, a day that shines a spotlight on the plight of these iconic ocean giants.
We’re joining with RISE UP member Manta Trust to amplify “The Power of Protection” for mobulids.
Visit: www.worldmantaday.com to learn more and get involved.

RISEUP - A Blue Call to Action @riseup4theocean.bsky.social · 22d

🌍🌊 The WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies enters into force!
At a special General Council meeting on 15 September 2025, WTO members celebrated this landmark achievement for global trade governance and ocean sustainability.
More info: www.wto.org/english/news...

RISEUP - A Blue Call to Action @riseup4theocean.bsky.social · 26d

🌊 The High Seas Treaty is just 4 ratifications away from entering into force!
In our latest RISE UP blog, we hear from @highseasalliance.bsky.social about building a strong, fair and global Treaty that protects the High Seas for generations to come: riseupfortheocean.org/high-seas-tr...

High Seas Treaty - From Two Decades to the Brink of Action: A Sea-Change for Ocean Governance - Rise Up For The Ocean

Featuring High Seas Alliance Regional Coordinators After 20 years of negotiations and two years into the ratification process, the countdown is on: only 4 more ratifications are needed for the High Se...

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RISEUP - A Blue Call to Action @riseup4theocean.bsky.social · Sep 1

🌊 Why Climate Action Needs the Ocean ahead of #COP30!
From Nice to Belém, Brazil is bringing the 🌊 to the climate agenda. Special Envoy Marinez Scherer shares why the Ocean must rise to the top.
📺 Watch: youtu.be/B85mlrujU3Q
🎧 Listen: riseupfortheocean.org/interview-wi...

RISE UP interview with Marinez Scherer - Special Envoy for the Ocean for COP30

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RISEUP - A Blue Call to Action @riseup4theocean.bsky.social · Aug 26

🇬🇭 Big win for Ghana’s small-scale fishers! The new Fisheries & Aquaculture Act doubles the IEZ from 6➡️12 nm, protecting stocks 🐟, food security 🍲 & 120k livelihoods 🎣. With tougher IUU rules + monitoring, this landmark step puts communities & oceans first 🌊👏 #SmallScaleFisheries

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RISEUP - A Blue Call to Action @riseup4theocean.bsky.social · Aug 20

🌍🚫 #PlasticsTreaty talks collapsed at INC 5.2 in Geneva. Despite majority support, a small group blocked progress. In the words of Karuna Rana:
“No treaty is better than a weak treaty. The fight isn’t over — plastic pollution is a health, ocean & climate crisis.” 💪
#INC5 #EndPlasticPollution

RISEUP - A Blue Call to Action @riseup4theocean.bsky.social · Aug 19

🌊 We'll be in New York for the event: FROM UNOC TO BELÉM: Elevating Ocean Priorities in the Climate Agenda
📅 High-Level Luncheon | 22 September | Climate Week NYC 2025
💫 Join us!
RSVP via: bit.ly/High-Level-L... and for more information contact: [email protected]

RISEUP - A Blue Call to Action @riseup4theocean.bsky.social · Aug 6

🌊 Big news! Sri Lanka has joined the global push to protect our oceans from harmful fishing subsidies 🇱🇰
On 6 August, it became the 107th country to ratify the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies — just 4 more to go before it enters into force! 📣
👀 Full story: www.wto.org/english/news...

Sri Lanka accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, four remaining for entry into force

On 6 August, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala received Sri Lanka’s instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies from Sri Lanka’s WTO Ambassador R.G.S. Wijesekara. Just four...

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RISEUP - A Blue Call to Action @riseup4theocean.bsky.social · Aug 6

🌍 Governments are meeting in Geneva (Aug 5–14) for #INC5-2 to negotiate a Global Plastics Treaty.
Plastic is harming our health + the planet, and has a devastating impact on the ocean ecosystem.
✊ Urge your government to act NOW:
🔗 www.breakfreefromplastic.org/plastics-treaty-contact-your-minister/

RISEUP - A Blue Call to Action @riseup4theocean.bsky.social · Aug 2

🌊 Haven’t signed up for RISE UP’s upcoming webinar? Now’s your chance!
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/3UskKSE
🗓️ Date: 5 August
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM CEST
🎙️ Introducing special guests:
Nikita Shiel-Rolle • Barkha Mossaë • Jeremy Raguain • Melody Saunders Brenna • Ailars David • Moderated by: Khadija Stewart

RISEUP - A Blue Call to Action @riseup4theocean.bsky.social · Jul 30

🛑🐟🌊 It's time to stop funding overfishing.
RISE UP calls on governments to ratify the WTO Fisheries Subsidy Agreement NOW.
💰 $22B in harmful subsidies fuel harmful fishing
⚖️ Small-scale fishers get just 19% — yet they feed millions
🌍 Only 5 more ratifications to go.
👉 www.stopfundingoverfishing.com

RISEUP - A Blue Call to Action @riseup4theocean.bsky.social · Jul 26

🌱 Happy World Mangrove Day! 🌊
These climate hero habitats are at a 50% risk of collapse. But hope grows—like in 🇵🇭 with Oceanus Conservation + globally via the Mangrove Breakthrough.
🌍 Read: riseupfortheocean.org/mangroves-th...
#RiseUp4theOcean #Mangroves #RamsarCOP15

RISEUP - A Blue Call to Action @riseup4theocean.bsky.social · Jul 25

🌊 From Nice to Belém: Brazil can lead on ocean-climate action at #COP30 — but only if frontline communities have a seat at the table. Read the blog by @ilhasdorioprojeto on equity, ambition & #BlueNDC on the #RoadToBelem 👉 riseupfortheocean.org/from-nice-to...

Guest blog: From Nice to Belém - Challenges and Opportunities for Brazilian Civil Society in the Ocean-Climate Agenda - Rise Up For The Ocean

By Aline Aguiar and Mariana Clauzet – Ilhas do Rio Project / Instituto Mar Adentro In June, we travelled to Nice, France, for the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3). It was an intense five-...

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RISEUP - A Blue Call to Action @riseup4theocean.bsky.social · Jul 23

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RISEUP - A Blue Call to Action @riseup4theocean.bsky.social · Jul 21

🌊 Yesterday, RISE UP joined the Global Day of Action Against Deep Sea Mining 🌊
Communities in 25+ countries stood up to say:
🚫 NO to deep-sea mining
🌍 YES to protecting our one Ocean
📝 Read & share the Collective Statement: bit.ly/45flSiI
📸 Photo credits: Rise UP & Camilla Tiefensee

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RISEUP - A Blue Call to Action @riseup4theocean.bsky.social · Jul 16

🌍💙 July 20: Global Day of Action 💙🌍
Join RISE UP to #DefendTheDeep and demand a global moratorium on deep-sea mining.

The ocean can’t wait. Our future depends on it. 🌊✊
#RiseUp4theOcean #ProtectWhatYouLove #OceanJustice

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RISEUP - A Blue Call to Action @riseup4theocean.bsky.social · Jul 8

🌊 This week, the International Seabed Authority meets to decide the future of deep-sea mining.

We’re calling on civil society — and all RISE UP members — to raise your voices.

Let’s protect one of Earth’s last untouched ecosystems before it’s too late. 🛑🚫⚒️ #DeepSeaMining #DefendTheDeep #RISEUP

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RISEUP - A Blue Call to Action @riseup4theocean.bsky.social · Jun 13

🌊 Big moves for small-scale fishers at #UNOC3:

🔹 Ghana expands inshore zone to 12nm
🔹 Maldives to launch SSF action plan
🔹 Global call: protect people with the ocean

#30x30 must be just + inclusive.
#RISEUP #SSF #OceanJustice #MPAs

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Flora McMorrin @floramcm.bsky.social · Jun 10

Event on the launch of OECM guide - co-authored by @riseup4theocean.bsky.social Programme Manager - Sivaja Nair.

Onel Maasardule From IIFB “Firstly it’s important to recognise the work of IPLCs for conservation … they must be consulted in every decision” #Community voices.

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Coastal Communities Initiative @coastalcommunities.bsky.social · Jun 11

Kicking off our event at #UNOC3 with #OceanDefenders sharing their personal testimonies - brave, wise and important stories to hear on this global stage 🌊📣

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RISEUP - A Blue Call to Action @riseup4theocean.bsky.social · Jun 12

Full day at #UNOC3! Catch the RISE UP team + partners at these key events:

🔹 10:00 – All Things Data
🔹 12:45 – Bottom Trawling Solutions
🔹 17:30 – Small-Scale Fishers in Governance
🔹 18:00 – Ocean Literacy & Youth
🔹 17:30 – Deep Rising & Common Waves screenings

#RISEUP4TheOcean