All articles by Sien Van den broeke
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End of ISA’s 31st session: moratorium support surges as ISA fails to tackle unlawful deep sea mining
While governments failed to set a clear direction on unlawful deep sea mining at the ISA, our hive in Toronto was buzzing with folks finding ways to take meaningful action.
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Defend Your Balls From Dove: The FIFA Sponsor’s Plastic Package Problem
Dove is an official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026, spending millions to sell itself as a brand that cares about men, but its plastic packaging tells a different story.
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Global deep sea mining negotiations are starting. Here’s what you need to know.
Everything you need to know about the 31st session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA).
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Tiny plastics, big problem: microplastics found in baby food plastic pouches
A new report from Greenpeace International finds microplastics in baby food plastic pouches from Danone and Nestlé.
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When a Canadian company is trying to claim the commons
Last month, talks at the International Seabed Authority (ISA) council meetings showed that the world is nowhere near ready to proceed with deep sea mining. A lack of regulatory frameworks,…
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5 ways to detox your home from plastics
Plastic is everywhere — in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat and the clothes we wear. Microplastics have found their way to our blood…
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Celebrating the ocean from coast to coast
Today, we are celebrating the Global Ocean Treaty entering into force by unveiling two ocean-themed murals on the coasts of Turtle Island.
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Double victory: deep sea mining plans halted in the Arctic and Pacific
Norway and the Cook Islands announced a pause to their deep sea mining plans, showing evidence of the growing opposition around the world to this disastrous industry.
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Hooray for the High Seas: the Global Ocean Treaty comes to life
We did it! More than sixty governments have now ratified the Global Ocean Treaty, a crucial milestone for protecting the ocean.
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INC-5.2: World leaders fail again to secure a Global Plastics Treaty, but the fight for a strong treaty goes on
The sixth round of negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty (INC-5.2) concluded without an agreement to end plastic pollution.