Climate a ‘signature issue’ as Ursula von der Leyen anointed EU chief
Lawmakers backed the German politician as European Commission president by a slim majority on Tuesday, after she met calls to...
Families involved in ‘People’s Climate Case’ appeal decision
A group of families - including one from Fiji - are appealing against the decision to reject their attempt to...
IMO2020: What shipping companies have to do now to be compliant by 1 January
Beginning on 1 January 2020, all vessels worldwide will only be able to refuel using fuel with a maximum sulphur...
MILLION £ SPEND TO IMPROVE UK FISHING SAFETY
Almost £1 million in Government funding will be spent cutting deaths in the UK’s most dangerous industry, according to Maritime...
HLPF 2019 Highlights
The 2019 meeting of the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) opened on Tuesday, 9 July 2019, at UN...
Bellona demonstrates Zero-Emission Solution for Shipping
It is true that shipping, along with aviation, is probably the most difficult sector in transport to fully decarbonise. One...
Heavy fog sets over Auckland, restrictions at airport
Heavy fog over Auckland has once again prompted restrictions at the city's airport this morning, with more than 30 regional...
World Bank to prioritise climate change resilience in Pacific
The World Bank will prioritise climate change resilience when working with Australia and New Zealand on their Pacific engagement programmes....
AUSTRALIA NABS INDONESIAN FISHING VESSEL
An Indonesian fishing vessel suspected of illegally fishing in Australian waters has been apprehended off north-west Western Australia in an...
New FAO boss was key China emissary on fisheries deals
The new head of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has played a central role in...
Close to $1 billion approved for environment and climate action at GEF meetings
Governments have approved programmes and projects worth almost $1 billion to tackle growing threats to the natural world - and...
No Sail! Goundar Shipping Director Claims ‘Dirty Politics’ At Play
Goundar Shipping Limited's (GSL) Director, George Goundar, is outraged that not all his vessels will not be able to sail...