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🚨 In isolated conditions, exploitation thrives.
A recent investigation in the Financial Times reveals the human rights abuses taking place on board tuna fishing vessels.
Far from support networks and away from the eyes of authorities for years, patterns of exploitation have become systemic.
A recent investigation in the Financial Times reveals the human rights abuses taking place on board tuna fishing vessels.
Far from support networks and away from the eyes of authorities for years, patterns of exploitation have become systemic.
November 26, 2025 at 3:34 PM
🚨 In isolated conditions, exploitation thrives.
A recent investigation in the Financial Times reveals the human rights abuses taking place on board tuna fishing vessels.
Far from support networks and away from the eyes of authorities for years, patterns of exploitation have become systemic.
A recent investigation in the Financial Times reveals the human rights abuses taking place on board tuna fishing vessels.
Far from support networks and away from the eyes of authorities for years, patterns of exploitation have become systemic.
Sam Dela Cruz, a 25-year-old Filipino fisher who worked on board a Chinese-flagged fishing vessel, died suddenly in Somalia.
By the time his family were informed of his death, it was too late to repatriate his body – he had been buried hastily in Somalia.
@contextnewsroom.bsky.social ⬇️
By the time his family were informed of his death, it was too late to repatriate his body – he had been buried hastily in Somalia.
@contextnewsroom.bsky.social ⬇️
November 26, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Sam Dela Cruz, a 25-year-old Filipino fisher who worked on board a Chinese-flagged fishing vessel, died suddenly in Somalia.
By the time his family were informed of his death, it was too late to repatriate his body – he had been buried hastily in Somalia.
@contextnewsroom.bsky.social ⬇️
By the time his family were informed of his death, it was too late to repatriate his body – he had been buried hastily in Somalia.
@contextnewsroom.bsky.social ⬇️
🐟 A new investigation from @data.ft.com reveals that major UK retailers are selling tuna linked to exploitation.
Tuna vessels roam the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic Oceans, dominating global tuna catches that end up on our plates. However, migrant crews face brutal and inhumane conditions on board.
Tuna vessels roam the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic Oceans, dominating global tuna catches that end up on our plates. However, migrant crews face brutal and inhumane conditions on board.
November 25, 2025 at 2:10 PM
🐟 A new investigation from @data.ft.com reveals that major UK retailers are selling tuna linked to exploitation.
Tuna vessels roam the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic Oceans, dominating global tuna catches that end up on our plates. However, migrant crews face brutal and inhumane conditions on board.
Tuna vessels roam the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic Oceans, dominating global tuna catches that end up on our plates. However, migrant crews face brutal and inhumane conditions on board.
🌎 Gender Day at #COP30
EJF’s Brazil Chief Representative Luciana Leite participated in a panel organised by Brazil’s First Lady & Special Envoy for Women, Janja Lula da Silva.
They discussed the impact the #ClimateCrisis has on women and how they are leading the charge to find climate solutions.
EJF’s Brazil Chief Representative Luciana Leite participated in a panel organised by Brazil’s First Lady & Special Envoy for Women, Janja Lula da Silva.
They discussed the impact the #ClimateCrisis has on women and how they are leading the charge to find climate solutions.
November 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
🌎 Gender Day at #COP30
EJF’s Brazil Chief Representative Luciana Leite participated in a panel organised by Brazil’s First Lady & Special Envoy for Women, Janja Lula da Silva.
They discussed the impact the #ClimateCrisis has on women and how they are leading the charge to find climate solutions.
EJF’s Brazil Chief Representative Luciana Leite participated in a panel organised by Brazil’s First Lady & Special Envoy for Women, Janja Lula da Silva.
They discussed the impact the #ClimateCrisis has on women and how they are leading the charge to find climate solutions.
The evening was a critical reminder of the importance of protecting the Pantanal and other wetlands, to preserve them for the people and wildlife that rely on it.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the discussion and attended!
🎥 👏 Standing ovation for 'Pantanal'
Thank you to everyone who participated in the discussion and attended!
🎥 👏 Standing ovation for 'Pantanal'
November 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The evening was a critical reminder of the importance of protecting the Pantanal and other wetlands, to preserve them for the people and wildlife that rely on it.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the discussion and attended!
🎥 👏 Standing ovation for 'Pantanal'
Thank you to everyone who participated in the discussion and attended!
🎥 👏 Standing ovation for 'Pantanal'
🎬 A night for the Pantanal at COP30
Last evening, our award-nominated film ‘Pantanal’ was screened at Casa Ninja in Belém, where over 100 people attended to learn more about this wetland and hear from our incredible panelists.
We look forward to continuing to work together to protect the Pantanal!
Last evening, our award-nominated film ‘Pantanal’ was screened at Casa Ninja in Belém, where over 100 people attended to learn more about this wetland and hear from our incredible panelists.
We look forward to continuing to work together to protect the Pantanal!
November 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
🎬 A night for the Pantanal at COP30
Last evening, our award-nominated film ‘Pantanal’ was screened at Casa Ninja in Belém, where over 100 people attended to learn more about this wetland and hear from our incredible panelists.
We look forward to continuing to work together to protect the Pantanal!
Last evening, our award-nominated film ‘Pantanal’ was screened at Casa Ninja in Belém, where over 100 people attended to learn more about this wetland and hear from our incredible panelists.
We look forward to continuing to work together to protect the Pantanal!
🌱 Members of the Pantanal delegation with Marina Silva, Brazil’s Minister of the Environment and Climate Change at #COP30
The Pantanal wetland is often overlooked by the world – at COP30, we are changing that.
We look forward to continuing our work to protect this biome and other wetlands.
The Pantanal wetland is often overlooked by the world – at COP30, we are changing that.
We look forward to continuing our work to protect this biome and other wetlands.
November 19, 2025 at 12:42 PM
🌱 Members of the Pantanal delegation with Marina Silva, Brazil’s Minister of the Environment and Climate Change at #COP30
The Pantanal wetland is often overlooked by the world – at COP30, we are changing that.
We look forward to continuing our work to protect this biome and other wetlands.
The Pantanal wetland is often overlooked by the world – at COP30, we are changing that.
We look forward to continuing our work to protect this biome and other wetlands.
📣 COP30 event tonight: Join us for an evening to celebrate the Pantanal!
Hosted at Casa Ninja, the evening will begin with our award nominee documentary ‘Pantanal’, which will then be followed by a specialist panel.
Event details:
🗓️ Tuesday, 18 Nov 2025
⏰ 19:30
📍 Casa Ninja - Rui Barbosa, 555
Hosted at Casa Ninja, the evening will begin with our award nominee documentary ‘Pantanal’, which will then be followed by a specialist panel.
Event details:
🗓️ Tuesday, 18 Nov 2025
⏰ 19:30
📍 Casa Ninja - Rui Barbosa, 555
November 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
📣 COP30 event tonight: Join us for an evening to celebrate the Pantanal!
Hosted at Casa Ninja, the evening will begin with our award nominee documentary ‘Pantanal’, which will then be followed by a specialist panel.
Event details:
🗓️ Tuesday, 18 Nov 2025
⏰ 19:30
📍 Casa Ninja - Rui Barbosa, 555
Hosted at Casa Ninja, the evening will begin with our award nominee documentary ‘Pantanal’, which will then be followed by a specialist panel.
Event details:
🗓️ Tuesday, 18 Nov 2025
⏰ 19:30
📍 Casa Ninja - Rui Barbosa, 555
🌱 Brazil's First Lady accepts open letter calling for the protection of the Pantanal and other wetlands at COP30
We presented our open letter to First Lady Janja Lula da Silva, which is an urgent global appeal to protect and restore wetlands as a central pillar of climate action.
We presented our open letter to First Lady Janja Lula da Silva, which is an urgent global appeal to protect and restore wetlands as a central pillar of climate action.
November 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
🌱 Brazil's First Lady accepts open letter calling for the protection of the Pantanal and other wetlands at COP30
We presented our open letter to First Lady Janja Lula da Silva, which is an urgent global appeal to protect and restore wetlands as a central pillar of climate action.
We presented our open letter to First Lady Janja Lula da Silva, which is an urgent global appeal to protect and restore wetlands as a central pillar of climate action.
🌱 “This year, the Pantanal community will be here together as a clear reminder of how vital the Pantanal and other wetlands are for climate stability.”
At COP30, we are working with the Pantanal delegation, calling for wetlands and Indigenous leadership to be placed at the heart of climate action.
At COP30, we are working with the Pantanal delegation, calling for wetlands and Indigenous leadership to be placed at the heart of climate action.
November 17, 2025 at 10:16 AM
🌱 “This year, the Pantanal community will be here together as a clear reminder of how vital the Pantanal and other wetlands are for climate stability.”
At COP30, we are working with the Pantanal delegation, calling for wetlands and Indigenous leadership to be placed at the heart of climate action.
At COP30, we are working with the Pantanal delegation, calling for wetlands and Indigenous leadership to be placed at the heart of climate action.
📣 #COP30 panel
We will honour the life and legacy of Francisco Anselmo – an activist who self immolated 20 years ago during a protest in Campo Grande, Brazil, to protect the Pantanal against sugar cane monocultures.
🗓️ Saturday, 15 Nov 2025
⏰ 15:00-16:30
📍 Prédio da Economia Criativa Zona Verde
We will honour the life and legacy of Francisco Anselmo – an activist who self immolated 20 years ago during a protest in Campo Grande, Brazil, to protect the Pantanal against sugar cane monocultures.
🗓️ Saturday, 15 Nov 2025
⏰ 15:00-16:30
📍 Prédio da Economia Criativa Zona Verde
November 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
📣 #COP30 panel
We will honour the life and legacy of Francisco Anselmo – an activist who self immolated 20 years ago during a protest in Campo Grande, Brazil, to protect the Pantanal against sugar cane monocultures.
🗓️ Saturday, 15 Nov 2025
⏰ 15:00-16:30
📍 Prédio da Economia Criativa Zona Verde
We will honour the life and legacy of Francisco Anselmo – an activist who self immolated 20 years ago during a protest in Campo Grande, Brazil, to protect the Pantanal against sugar cane monocultures.
🗓️ Saturday, 15 Nov 2025
⏰ 15:00-16:30
📍 Prédio da Economia Criativa Zona Verde
“Unfortunately, the Pantanal... the largest flooded plain on the planet, is not cared for with the affection it deserves.”
🎬 Hear more from Rodrigo Agostinho, President of @ibamagov.bsky.social, the federal environmental agency of Brazil, on why it is so important to protect the Pantanal wetland.
🎬 Hear more from Rodrigo Agostinho, President of @ibamagov.bsky.social, the federal environmental agency of Brazil, on why it is so important to protect the Pantanal wetland.
November 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
“Unfortunately, the Pantanal... the largest flooded plain on the planet, is not cared for with the affection it deserves.”
🎬 Hear more from Rodrigo Agostinho, President of @ibamagov.bsky.social, the federal environmental agency of Brazil, on why it is so important to protect the Pantanal wetland.
🎬 Hear more from Rodrigo Agostinho, President of @ibamagov.bsky.social, the federal environmental agency of Brazil, on why it is so important to protect the Pantanal wetland.
#COP30 is an opportunity to change course. It’s time for leaders to:
🤝 Strengthen international collaboration to make real emissions cuts and increase climate funding
🌱 Protect and restore carbon-rich ecosystems
🌎 Integrate Indigenous and local community knowledge into wildfire management
🤝 Strengthen international collaboration to make real emissions cuts and increase climate funding
🌱 Protect and restore carbon-rich ecosystems
🌎 Integrate Indigenous and local community knowledge into wildfire management
November 13, 2025 at 10:49 AM
#COP30 is an opportunity to change course. It’s time for leaders to:
🤝 Strengthen international collaboration to make real emissions cuts and increase climate funding
🌱 Protect and restore carbon-rich ecosystems
🌎 Integrate Indigenous and local community knowledge into wildfire management
🤝 Strengthen international collaboration to make real emissions cuts and increase climate funding
🌱 Protect and restore carbon-rich ecosystems
🌎 Integrate Indigenous and local community knowledge into wildfire management
Regions with a history of wildfires are facing more intense and severe fire events, while new areas are also having to contend with this threat.
Without urgent global action to address the drivers of this crisis – global heating and unsustainable land use – wildfires will only worsen.
Without urgent global action to address the drivers of this crisis – global heating and unsustainable land use – wildfires will only worsen.
![Los Angeles, California
"One of my mental health specialists got a call from a parent who said her son woke up in the middle of the night in a nightmare and panic attack, saying 'I have to pack my things, we have to pack', throwing his things in a bag because he didn't get a chance [last time]... These kids will be affected for the rest of their lives."
Chessa Latifi, Deputy Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response with Project HOPE
Rezeta Beliu for Project HOPE, 2025.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:jiffs4lczqia5h5jkxdy32cm/bafkreiewkoyhrlehyy6l4xakgdmyuynw4sqbqcftprahexphsrmls5f4sy@jpeg)
November 13, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Regions with a history of wildfires are facing more intense and severe fire events, while new areas are also having to contend with this threat.
Without urgent global action to address the drivers of this crisis – global heating and unsustainable land use – wildfires will only worsen.
Without urgent global action to address the drivers of this crisis – global heating and unsustainable land use – wildfires will only worsen.
Wildfires are on the rise, quickly becoming a global emergency and defining feature of the climate crisis: more frequent, intense and destructive.
During the 2024-2025 fire season, over 100 million people were exposed to wildfires, with at least 200 fatalities directly attributed to these events.
During the 2024-2025 fire season, over 100 million people were exposed to wildfires, with at least 200 fatalities directly attributed to these events.
![Pantanal, Brazil
"People who go to fight [fires], we have to be very careful. The smoke harms us and we have to be careful with the houses, the animals... we get intoxicated and often can't breathe. When the smoke cloud really descends, everyone struggles to breathe. It's tough."
Elielza, Guató Indigenous firefighter](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:jiffs4lczqia5h5jkxdy32cm/bafkreia6asifdallr4ckrrajts75glrtf36phai3w3h7mjq5hbrib5lffq@jpeg)
November 13, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Wildfires are on the rise, quickly becoming a global emergency and defining feature of the climate crisis: more frequent, intense and destructive.
During the 2024-2025 fire season, over 100 million people were exposed to wildfires, with at least 200 fatalities directly attributed to these events.
During the 2024-2025 fire season, over 100 million people were exposed to wildfires, with at least 200 fatalities directly attributed to these events.
🔥 Wildfires globally are threatening people and the planet
In our new briefing, we provide a glimpse into the real human and ecological costs of wildfires across six regions: from the tropical landscape of the Pantanal to personal experiences in Los Angeles.
ejfoundation.org/reports/wher...
In our new briefing, we provide a glimpse into the real human and ecological costs of wildfires across six regions: from the tropical landscape of the Pantanal to personal experiences in Los Angeles.
ejfoundation.org/reports/wher...
November 13, 2025 at 10:49 AM
🔥 Wildfires globally are threatening people and the planet
In our new briefing, we provide a glimpse into the real human and ecological costs of wildfires across six regions: from the tropical landscape of the Pantanal to personal experiences in Los Angeles.
ejfoundation.org/reports/wher...
In our new briefing, we provide a glimpse into the real human and ecological costs of wildfires across six regions: from the tropical landscape of the Pantanal to personal experiences in Los Angeles.
ejfoundation.org/reports/wher...
📣 Side-event at #COP30: Join us for a discussion on Indigenous climate alternatives and the impacts of carbon markets
Event: Carbon markets, forests and Indigenous alternatives
🗓️ Thursday, 13 Nov 2025
⏰ 15:00-16:30
📍 SE Room 4
Find more details below ⬇️
Event: Carbon markets, forests and Indigenous alternatives
🗓️ Thursday, 13 Nov 2025
⏰ 15:00-16:30
📍 SE Room 4
Find more details below ⬇️
November 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
📣 Side-event at #COP30: Join us for a discussion on Indigenous climate alternatives and the impacts of carbon markets
Event: Carbon markets, forests and Indigenous alternatives
🗓️ Thursday, 13 Nov 2025
⏰ 15:00-16:30
📍 SE Room 4
Find more details below ⬇️
Event: Carbon markets, forests and Indigenous alternatives
🗓️ Thursday, 13 Nov 2025
⏰ 15:00-16:30
📍 SE Room 4
Find more details below ⬇️
We have arrived at #COP30 in Brazil!
Hear from Dr Luciana Leite, our Chief Representative and Lead Advocate for Brazil, about how we will be working over the next two weeks to protect #wetlands and the vital role they play in keeping our planet habitable 🌱 🎬
Sound on for English!
Hear from Dr Luciana Leite, our Chief Representative and Lead Advocate for Brazil, about how we will be working over the next two weeks to protect #wetlands and the vital role they play in keeping our planet habitable 🌱 🎬
Sound on for English!
November 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Muchos Estados miembros de la UE no están comprobando ni controlando adecuadamente las importaciones de productos pesqueros, a pesar de que la legislación de la UE les obliga a hacerlo. La @ec.europa.eu debe actuar.
@oceanaeurope.bsky.social @nature.org @wwf.eu @peweurope.bsky.social
@oceanaeurope.bsky.social @nature.org @wwf.eu @peweurope.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Muchos Estados miembros de la UE no están comprobando ni controlando adecuadamente las importaciones de productos pesqueros, a pesar de que la legislación de la UE les obliga a hacerlo. La @ec.europa.eu debe actuar.
@oceanaeurope.bsky.social @nature.org @wwf.eu @peweurope.bsky.social
@oceanaeurope.bsky.social @nature.org @wwf.eu @peweurope.bsky.social
🐟 Nuevo informe: el control de las importaciones de la UE no logra mantener los productos pesqueros ilegales fuera de los platos europeos
Lea el informe ⬇️
www.iuuwatch.eu/2025/10/eu-i...
Lea el informe ⬇️
www.iuuwatch.eu/2025/10/eu-i...
October 29, 2025 at 9:58 AM
🐟 Nuevo informe: el control de las importaciones de la UE no logra mantener los productos pesqueros ilegales fuera de los platos europeos
Lea el informe ⬇️
www.iuuwatch.eu/2025/10/eu-i...
Lea el informe ⬇️
www.iuuwatch.eu/2025/10/eu-i...
The time for @ec.europa.eu action against failing Member States is now.
@oceanaeurope.bsky.social @nature.org @wwf.eu @peweurope.bsky.social
@oceanaeurope.bsky.social @nature.org @wwf.eu @peweurope.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 9:49 AM
The time for @ec.europa.eu action against failing Member States is now.
@oceanaeurope.bsky.social @nature.org @wwf.eu @peweurope.bsky.social
@oceanaeurope.bsky.social @nature.org @wwf.eu @peweurope.bsky.social
🐟 New report from the EU IUU Fishing Coalition - EU import controls are likely failing to keep illegal seafood off European plates.
Many Member States are failing to properly check and control seafood imports, though required to do so under EU law.
Read the report:
www.iuuwatch.eu/wp-content/u...
Many Member States are failing to properly check and control seafood imports, though required to do so under EU law.
Read the report:
www.iuuwatch.eu/wp-content/u...
October 29, 2025 at 9:49 AM
🐟 New report from the EU IUU Fishing Coalition - EU import controls are likely failing to keep illegal seafood off European plates.
Many Member States are failing to properly check and control seafood imports, though required to do so under EU law.
Read the report:
www.iuuwatch.eu/wp-content/u...
Many Member States are failing to properly check and control seafood imports, though required to do so under EU law.
Read the report:
www.iuuwatch.eu/wp-content/u...
🌊 The UK is moving closer towards ratifying the High Seas Treaty
Last week, @kerrymp.bsky.social mentioned us in the parliamentary debate over the #BBNJ Bill, rightly highlighting the importance of the Treaty for protecting marine ecosystems and ending human rights abuses at sea 💬
Last week, @kerrymp.bsky.social mentioned us in the parliamentary debate over the #BBNJ Bill, rightly highlighting the importance of the Treaty for protecting marine ecosystems and ending human rights abuses at sea 💬
October 22, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🌊 The UK is moving closer towards ratifying the High Seas Treaty
Last week, @kerrymp.bsky.social mentioned us in the parliamentary debate over the #BBNJ Bill, rightly highlighting the importance of the Treaty for protecting marine ecosystems and ending human rights abuses at sea 💬
Last week, @kerrymp.bsky.social mentioned us in the parliamentary debate over the #BBNJ Bill, rightly highlighting the importance of the Treaty for protecting marine ecosystems and ending human rights abuses at sea 💬
British consumers want and deserve better. Now is the time for stronger import controls.
You can find the posters at St. James Park and Victoria Underground stations.
Our film ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=JltP...
You can find the posters at St. James Park and Victoria Underground stations.
Our film ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=JltP...
October 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
British consumers want and deserve better. Now is the time for stronger import controls.
You can find the posters at St. James Park and Victoria Underground stations.
Our film ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=JltP...
You can find the posters at St. James Park and Victoria Underground stations.
Our film ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=JltP...
🚆📣 A message to the UK government
We’ve launched our poster campaign on the London Underground, urging politicians to end the UK’s complicity in seafood crime and ensure consumers can trust the fish on their plates.
Hear more our campaign from EJF Senior UK Advocacy Officer Kaleem 🎬
We’ve launched our poster campaign on the London Underground, urging politicians to end the UK’s complicity in seafood crime and ensure consumers can trust the fish on their plates.
Hear more our campaign from EJF Senior UK Advocacy Officer Kaleem 🎬
October 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🚆📣 A message to the UK government
We’ve launched our poster campaign on the London Underground, urging politicians to end the UK’s complicity in seafood crime and ensure consumers can trust the fish on their plates.
Hear more our campaign from EJF Senior UK Advocacy Officer Kaleem 🎬
We’ve launched our poster campaign on the London Underground, urging politicians to end the UK’s complicity in seafood crime and ensure consumers can trust the fish on their plates.
Hear more our campaign from EJF Senior UK Advocacy Officer Kaleem 🎬