RISEUP - A Blue Call to Action
@riseup4theocean.bsky.social
🐟 🌊 Unifying diverse voices to influence ocean policy #RiseUp4theOcean
Our latest blog post shares how this year’s COP30 showed both the power of ambition and the cost of delay.
👉 Read the full analysis by RISE UP in our new blog riseupfortheocean.org/cop30-tripli...
👉 Read the full analysis by RISE UP in our new blog riseupfortheocean.org/cop30-tripli...
November 27, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Our latest blog post shares how this year’s COP30 showed both the power of ambition and the cost of delay.
👉 Read the full analysis by RISE UP in our new blog riseupfortheocean.org/cop30-tripli...
👉 Read the full analysis by RISE UP in our new blog riseupfortheocean.org/cop30-tripli...
🌊 RISE UP at #COP30!
The Virtual Ocean Pavilion is open — visit us at the RISE UP Booth (under Exhibits) - shorturl.at/FT3St
Hear from coastal communities, Indigenous peoples, fishers, youth & civil society driving ocean–climate solutions!
#COP30 #RiseUp4theOcean
The Virtual Ocean Pavilion is open — visit us at the RISE UP Booth (under Exhibits) - shorturl.at/FT3St
Hear from coastal communities, Indigenous peoples, fishers, youth & civil society driving ocean–climate solutions!
#COP30 #RiseUp4theOcean
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🌊 RISE UP at #COP30!
The Virtual Ocean Pavilion is open — visit us at the RISE UP Booth (under Exhibits) - shorturl.at/FT3St
Hear from coastal communities, Indigenous peoples, fishers, youth & civil society driving ocean–climate solutions!
#COP30 #RiseUp4theOcean
The Virtual Ocean Pavilion is open — visit us at the RISE UP Booth (under Exhibits) - shorturl.at/FT3St
Hear from coastal communities, Indigenous peoples, fishers, youth & civil society driving ocean–climate solutions!
#COP30 #RiseUp4theOcean
🌊 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/
October 7, 2025 at 9:38 AM
🌊 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/
🌊 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...
⚓️ 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...
September 30, 2025 at 9:34 PM
🌊 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...
⚓️ 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...
🌊🌍 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
September 22, 2025 at 8:03 AM
🌊🌍 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
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.
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.
September 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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.
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.
🌍🌊 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...
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...
September 16, 2025 at 10:07 AM
🌍🌊 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...
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...
🇬🇭 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
August 26, 2025 at 1:58 PM
🇬🇭 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
🌍🚫 #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
“No treaty is better than a weak treaty. The fight isn’t over — plastic pollution is a health, ocean & climate crisis.” 💪
#INC5 #EndPlasticPollution
August 20, 2025 at 2:24 PM
🌍🚫 #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
“No treaty is better than a weak treaty. The fight isn’t over — plastic pollution is a health, ocean & climate crisis.” 💪
#INC5 #EndPlasticPollution
🌊 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: khadija@riseupfortheocean.org
📅 High-Level Luncheon | 22 September | Climate Week NYC 2025
💫 Join us!
RSVP via: bit.ly/High-Level-L... and for more information contact: khadija@riseupfortheocean.org
August 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
🌊 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: khadija@riseupfortheocean.org
📅 High-Level Luncheon | 22 September | Climate Week NYC 2025
💫 Join us!
RSVP via: bit.ly/High-Level-L... and for more information contact: khadija@riseupfortheocean.org
🌍 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/
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/
August 6, 2025 at 8:56 AM
🌍 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/
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/
🌊 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
🔗 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
August 2, 2025 at 8:17 PM
🌊 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
🔗 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
🛑🐟🌊 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
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
July 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM
🛑🐟🌊 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
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
🌱 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
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
July 26, 2025 at 4:25 PM
🌱 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
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
🌊 UPCOMING WEBINAR from RISE UP 🌍
Understanding the Ocean–Climate Nexus: From International Policy to Frontline Solutions
🗓 Aug 5 | 🕒 9AM EDT | 2PM WAT/BST | 3PM CEST | 6:30PM IST
📍 Zoom | ⏱ 1h15m
🔗 Register: bit.ly/3UskKSE
Understanding the Ocean–Climate Nexus: From International Policy to Frontline Solutions
🗓 Aug 5 | 🕒 9AM EDT | 2PM WAT/BST | 3PM CEST | 6:30PM IST
📍 Zoom | ⏱ 1h15m
🔗 Register: bit.ly/3UskKSE
July 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
🌊 UPCOMING WEBINAR from RISE UP 🌍
Understanding the Ocean–Climate Nexus: From International Policy to Frontline Solutions
🗓 Aug 5 | 🕒 9AM EDT | 2PM WAT/BST | 3PM CEST | 6:30PM IST
📍 Zoom | ⏱ 1h15m
🔗 Register: bit.ly/3UskKSE
Understanding the Ocean–Climate Nexus: From International Policy to Frontline Solutions
🗓 Aug 5 | 🕒 9AM EDT | 2PM WAT/BST | 3PM CEST | 6:30PM IST
📍 Zoom | ⏱ 1h15m
🔗 Register: bit.ly/3UskKSE
🌊 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
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
July 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🌊 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
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
🌍💙 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
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
July 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
🌍💙 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
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
🌊 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
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
July 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
🌊 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
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
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
🔹 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
June 12, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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
🔹 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
Too many events to track during #UNOC3? The RISE UP Civil Society Toolkit makes it easier:
🔹 Action guide
🔹 Blue March (June 7)
🔹 Printable signs
🔹 Key events + agenda
🔗 shorturl.at/LrrJz
#RISEUP4TheOcean
🔹 Action guide
🔹 Blue March (June 7)
🔹 Printable signs
🔹 Key events + agenda
🔗 shorturl.at/LrrJz
#RISEUP4TheOcean
May 30, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Too many events to track during #UNOC3? The RISE UP Civil Society Toolkit makes it easier:
🔹 Action guide
🔹 Blue March (June 7)
🔹 Printable signs
🔹 Key events + agenda
🔗 shorturl.at/LrrJz
#RISEUP4TheOcean
🔹 Action guide
🔹 Blue March (June 7)
🔹 Printable signs
🔹 Key events + agenda
🔗 shorturl.at/LrrJz
#RISEUP4TheOcean
🗓️ Deep Day ! Wednesday, May 7
🕒 3:00–4:15 PM CET | 9:00–10:15 AM EST
🌐 Interpretation in Spanish, French & Portuguese
🔗 Register now shorturl.at/zWUdG
@deepseaconserve.bsky.social
🕒 3:00–4:15 PM CET | 9:00–10:15 AM EST
🌐 Interpretation in Spanish, French & Portuguese
🔗 Register now shorturl.at/zWUdG
@deepseaconserve.bsky.social
May 6, 2025 at 8:48 AM
🗓️ Deep Day ! Wednesday, May 7
🕒 3:00–4:15 PM CET | 9:00–10:15 AM EST
🌐 Interpretation in Spanish, French & Portuguese
🔗 Register now shorturl.at/zWUdG
@deepseaconserve.bsky.social
🕒 3:00–4:15 PM CET | 9:00–10:15 AM EST
🌐 Interpretation in Spanish, French & Portuguese
🔗 Register now shorturl.at/zWUdG
@deepseaconserve.bsky.social
Khadija Stewart, our Senior Campaigner, delivered a powerful intervention at the #ISA yesterday during the Working Group discussions on Underwater Cultural Heritage (UCH) - a critical yet often overlooked aspect of deep-sea governance. 🌊 #DefendTheDeep @deepseaconserve.bsky.social
March 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Khadija Stewart, our Senior Campaigner, delivered a powerful intervention at the #ISA yesterday during the Working Group discussions on Underwater Cultural Heritage (UCH) - a critical yet often overlooked aspect of deep-sea governance. 🌊 #DefendTheDeep @deepseaconserve.bsky.social