Mass drowning of chicks puts emperor penguins at risk of extinction Record low levels of Antarctic sea ice is having grim consequences for penguins yet to grow waterproof feathers The mass drowning of emperor penguin chicks as sea ice is melted by the climate crisis has led the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to declare the species officially in danger of extinction. Emperor penguins rely on “fast” ice – sea ice that is firmly attached to the coast – for nine months of the year. It is where their fluffy chicks are hatched and grow until they have their waterproof feathers. Adults moult every year and also need a safe haven while their swimming feathers regrow. Continue reading...

Mass drowning of chicks puts emperor penguins at risk of extinction

Less than a week to apply for @unccd.bsky.social media reporting fellowship. Six journalists will be selected to report from #COP17, convening in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, 17-28 August. Must be based in countries affected by desertification, land degradation and drought 👇
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Ten emperor penguins in snow with a grey sky behind them. Text reads "Emperor penguins now endangered" with a red box around the last word.

Emperor penguins have been reclassified from ‘Near Threatened’ to ‘Endangered’.

We need to take action to tackle climate change and safeguard their habitats.

The fate of these magnificent birds is in our hands.

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High Seas Treaty's impact on public-private action for oceans The High Seas Treaty requires strong leadership from governments, alongside active engagement from civil society and the private sector, to deliver meaningful impact.

The entry into force of the #HighSeasTreaty marks a new era of ocean governance🌊

UNSG’s Special Envoy for the Ocean Peter Thomson and WWF DG Kirsten Schuijt set out how govts, the private sector and civil society have vital roles to play going forward🐟
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🌴WWF and @greenpeace.org have called for talk to turn to action at COP30.

🌳In a joint press conference today, they called for COP30 to adopt a Forest Roadmap to halt and end deforestation by 2030.

Read more here: ow.ly/Cgc250XtG4v #ClimateAction

#COP30 #ClimateCrisis

WWF chief: Finance has long failed forests - now it may save them | Context by TRF Brazil’s Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) launching at COP30 could be a game-changer

For too long, financial markets have perversely encouraged deforestation. This needs to change.

Brazil’s Tropical Forest Forever Facility (#TFFF) launching at #COP30 could be a game-changer, writes WWF DG Kirsten Schuijt for @contextnewsroom.bsky.social

Great news for ocean conservation!

🌊🐢Green turtles have been reclassified from Endangered to Least Concern on the IUCN Red List

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Key oceans treaty crosses critical threshold to come into force Sixty states have ratified a global treaty to protect the oceans - it will become law in January.

"A monumental achievement for ocean conservation" - WWF Director General Kirsten Schuijt celebrates the 60th state ratification of the High Seas Treaty as a turning point for the two-thirds of the world’s ocean beyond national jurisdiction 🌊
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The failure of states to find agreement on a strong global treaty to #StopPlasticPollution is bitterly disappointing

WWF calls on ambitious states to now pursue a different process to deliver a treaty

Our #INC52 closing PR 👇

Last chance saloon for global plastic pollution treaty Negotiators trying to secure a global agreement on tackling the scourge of plastic pollution had just hours left to salvage a deal on Thursday after the talks plunged into disarray.

Final hours for #PlasticsTreaty negotiations⌛️

Talks have shown it won't be possible to get consensus from all UN member states⚠️

WWF calls on ambitious countries to be prepared to vote their text through. It's the only way to get a strong treaty www.france24.com/en/live-news...

Multiple States Slam New Plastic Pollution Treaty Draft Multiple countries at a UN meeting aimed at finalising a landmark global treaty against plastic pollution slammed the new draft text issued Wednesday as the talks descended into disarray.

The new draft Global Plastic Treaty is a devastating blow to people suffering from the impact of plastic pollution

WWF's Eirik Lindebjerg tells AFP this treaty will not be effective - world leaders need to deliver a strong enforceable treaty #INC52

Global Plastics Treaty: NGOs and businesses decry ‘lack of courage’ for strong agreement - edie Negotiators are failing to shape the first global treaty addressing plastic pollution, observers have stated, with more than 900 points still to be agreed at the UN talks before their scheduled conclu...

"All is not lost. The challenge is great but the steps are simple: Come together as a majority to finalise the treaty text and prepare to agree it through a vote" - Zaynab Sadan, WWF Global Plastics Policy Lead. The majority must act. #PlasticsTreaty

Stop letting a small minority derail the plastics treaty | Context by TRF The UN should hold a vote in Geneva if countries try to water down plastic pollution deal

A majority of countries support a strong global #PlasticsTreaty to end the plastic pollution crisis – WWF’s Zaynab Sadan urges them not to let the minority railroad the #INC5 talks in Geneva
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Four days left to square the circle on global plastic pollution treaty Countries remained at loggerheads Monday over how to tackle plastic pollution, with only four days left to craft a landmark global treaty on reining in the ever-growing scourge.

"We risk having a meaningless treaty without any binding global rules like bans and phase-outs." WWF’s @eiriklindebjerg.bsky.social urges govts to come together as a majority to finalise a #PlasticsTreaty - Robin Millard & Isabel Malsang @afp.com
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Civil society organisations are calling for greater action to avoid failure after a faltering first week of negotiations in Geneva

#StopPlasticPollution
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5 days into #INC 5.2, we’re still not on track for a #PlasticsTreaty that protects people & nature. Since negotiations started, over 36M tonnes of plastic waste have been dumped in the oceans

The choice is clear: #CourageNotCompromise. Finalise a strong treaty now

Summit opens in final push for plastics treaty to tackle crisis - BBC News The world's nations are hoping to sign the first global plastic treaty to limit plastic pollution.

Can countries finally agree how to curb plastic pollution? As talks get underway in Geneva, WWF’s Zaynab Sadan speaks to BBC News about the threat plastic poses to the marine environment
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Stop letting a small minority derail the plastics treaty | Context by TRF The UN should hold a vote in Geneva if countries try to water down plastic pollution deal

A majority of countries support a strong global #PlasticsTreaty to end the plastic pollution crisis – WWF’s Zaynab Sadan urges them not to let the minority railroad the #INC5 talks in Geneva
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#PlasticsTreaty #INC5

🐟 Africa's rivers, lakes and wetlands are losing their fish with
26% of species now threatened with extinction.
With Ramsar COP15 happening in Zimbabwe later this month, it's time for action - check out our Emergency Recovery Plan ✅
Read more: africa.panda.org
#FreshwaterFish #Africa #Conservation

Nature doesn't negotiate. Climate doesn't wait.
#COP30 in Brazil is our chance to course-correct after Bonn's missed opportunities 🌱
#ClimateCrisis #COP30 #RoadToCOP30 #ClimateSolutions
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Deepening drought and the threat to iconic African elephants: wwf.panda.org?13889941/How...

Join #TheHerds journey and discover how we can act for people and nature. @The__Herds

Happy World Sea Turtle Day! New global initiative to map blue corridors for turtles.

#UNOC3 has put the wind in the sails that ocean action needs, says WWF, hailing progress on ratifying the High Seas Treaty, WTO Fisheries Subsidies Deal, support for a deep-sea mining moratorium, more marine protected areas and a Plastics Treaty. Read more now: wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/pre...

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Countries have committed to put a stop to shark and ray extinction at #UNOC3, with a new coalition launched to better collaborate on ending overfishing and habitat loss threatening marine life. #SaveOurSeas @iucnshark.bsky.social @sscmarine.bsky.social wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/pre...

More than 90 countries have issued a "wake up call" on #PlasticPollution at #UNOC3. Backed by France - the statement declares the critical need for reaching consensus on a legally binding global plastics pollution treaty in August. Get WWF's reaction: ©Getty/Jamie Lamb wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/pre...

2025 UN Ocean Conference: High-level conference on conservation and sustainable protection of oceans kicks off in France World leaders, climate scientists and marine environment stakeholders are in southern France for the third UN Ocean Conference. The summit kicks off today with discussions on combating pollution and d...

"If we protect the ocean, it can help us in the fight against climate change. Seagrass beds, whales, healthy fisheries, the deep-sea, all help capture carbon," says WWF's Jessica Battle. "Action needs to start now, and we need money behind these pledges." #UNOC news.cgtn.com/news/2025-06...

⏳ Not long now... #UNOC3 will be here before we know it!
📅 Check out our schedule of diverse events, and put them on your calendar now.
🤝 We can't wait to see you in Nice

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Big news for the #HighSeas from #UNOC3. "Once the treaty enters into force, it will enable the establishment of networks of MPAs, and ensure that no new activity with significant impact on marine life can go ahead without an impact assessment."

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Guo Linjie spoke to Pepe Clarke, the International Oceans Practice Leader of the World Wildlife Fund. He shared his perspective on the theme of 2025... | By Our World | Facebook Guo Linjie spoke to Pepe Clarke, the International Oceans Practice Leader of the World Wildlife Fund. He shared his perspective on the theme of 2025...

“Protecting our ocean means action, not just awareness.”
On #WorldOceansDay, WWF’s Pepe Clarke calls for expanding marine protected areas and enforcing science-based fishing management. The ocean can’t wait. #OceanAction #MPAs #UNOC3

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199K views · 239 reactions | 🌏On World Environment Day, we spoke to Pepe Clarke, the International Oceans Practice Leader of the World Wildlife Fund. Clarke emphasized the crucial... | By Our World | ... 🌏On World Environment Day, we spoke to Pepe Clarke, the International Oceans Practice Leader of the World Wildlife Fund. Clarke emphasized the crucial...

On #WorldEnvironmentDay, WWF’s Pepe Clarke reminds us the business sector and global cooperation hold the key to tackling plastic pollution. #OceanAction #ProtectOurPlanet #UNOC3

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