Dadaab's silent crisis: an international call for climate justice
This report tells the stories of those on the frontlines of the climate crisis in Dadaab refugee camp, Kenya. These stories highlight the devastating impacts of the drought in the Horn of Africa and the link between global heating and forced displacement.
This report tells the stories of those on the frontlines of the climate crisis in Dadaab refugee camp, Kenya. These stories highlight the devastating impacts of the drought in the Horn of Africa and the link between global heating and forced displacement.
Tide of injustice: exploitation and illegal fishing on Chinese vessels in the Southwest Indian Ocean
This report maps the presence and activities of the Chinese DWF in the Southwest Indian Ocean (SWIO), a region notable for its biodiversity-rich seascape, which is a lifeline to coastal communities across its shores. The findings of the report show that while couched in terms of win-win, sustainable development and collective benefits from the blue economy, the realities on board many vessels in China’s DWF are in direct contradiction of these stated aims.
This report maps the presence and activities of the Chinese DWF in the Southwest Indian Ocean (SWIO), a region notable for its biodiversity-rich seascape, which is a lifeline to coastal communities across its shores. The findings of the report show that while couched in terms of win-win, sustainable development and collective benefits from the blue economy, the realities on board many vessels in China’s DWF are in direct contradiction of these stated aims.
This report maps the presence and activities of the Chinese DWF in the Southwest Indian Ocean (SWIO), a region notable for its biodiversity-rich seascape, which is a lifeline to coastal communities across its shores. The findings of the report show that while couched in terms of win-win, sustainable development and collective benefits from the blue economy, the realities on board many vessels in China’s DWF are in direct contradiction of these stated aims.
EJF Climate Manifesto
This manifesto is designed to point the way and highlight what can and should be done to achieve a sustainable, survivable future, providing a framework for the system change we urgently need to tackle climate breakdown.
« Les murs de la mort » : La pêche illicite au filet dérivant en Méditerranée: Les filets dérivants, utilisés par les navires marocains en mer d'Alboran, menacent gravement la biodiversité méditerranéenne en capturant des espèces migratrices et de la mégafaune marine, y compris des espèces en danger comme les cétacés et les tortues. Bien qu'interdits, ces filets continuent d'être employés en raison de difficultés économiques locales, exacerbées par la pandémie et la crise énergétique. La demande de l'Union européenne, principale destination des espadons marocains, alimente cette pêche illicite, mettant en cause les règlements européens sur la pêche durable.
Les filets dérivants, utilisés par les navires marocains en mer d'Alboran, menacent gravement la biodiversité méditerranéenne en capturant des espèces migratrices et de la mégafaune marine, y compris des espèces en danger comme les cétacés et les tortues. Bien qu'interdits, ces filets continuent d'être employés en raison de difficultés économiques locales, exacerbées par la pandémie et la crise énergétique. La demande de l'Union européenne, principale destination des espadons marocains, alimente cette pêche illicite, mettant en cause les règlements européens sur la pêche durable.
«Cortinas de la muerte» : Pesca ilegal con redes de deriva en el Mediterráneo: Las redes de deriva, utilizadas por los buques marroquíes en el mar de Alborán, suponen una grave amenaza para la biodiversidad mediterránea al capturar especies migratorias y megafauna marina, incluidas especies amenazadas como cetáceos y tortugas. Aunque están prohibidas, estas redes siguen utilizándose debido a las dificultades económicas locales, agravadas por la pandemia y la crisis energética. La demanda de la Unión Europea, principal destino del pez espada marroquí, está alimentando esta pesca ilegal, poniendo en entredicho la normativa europea sobre pesca sostenible.
Las redes de deriva, utilizadas por los buques marroquíes en el mar de Alborán, suponen una grave amenaza para la biodiversidad mediterránea al capturar especies migratorias y megafauna marina, incluidas especies amenazadas como cetáceos y tortugas. Aunque están prohibidas, estas redes siguen utilizándose debido a las dificultades económicas locales, agravadas por la pandemia y la crisis energética. La demanda de la Unión Europea, principal destino del pez espada marroquí, está alimentando esta pesca ilegal, poniendo en entredicho la normativa europea sobre pesca sostenible.
‘Walls of death’: illegal driftnetting in the Mediterranean: Driftnets are an indiscriminate fishing method consisting of nets which can measure tens of kilometres, suspended vertically in the water column. This investigation examined the widespread illegal use of driftnets by Moroccan vessels in the Alboran Sea, a Mediterranean biodiversity hotspot.
Driftnets are an indiscriminate fishing method consisting of nets which can measure tens of kilometres, suspended vertically in the water column. This investigation examined the widespread illegal use of driftnets by Moroccan vessels in the Alboran Sea, a Mediterranean biodiversity hotspot.
Sustainability through transparency: the case for remote electronic monitoring in Mediterranean fisheries: Remote electronic monitoring (REM) and human observers can strengthen transparency and provide critical data needed for the sustainable management of fisheries and the safeguarding of ocean wildlife in the Mediterranean.
Bottle Free Seas: ‘Refill’ to reduce single-use plastic bottles in Thailand: The Bottle Free Seas (BFS) project, initiated by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) and funded by the Norwegian Retailers’ Environment Fund (NREF), is dedicated to reducing the use of single-use water bottles. We have achieved this through the installation and promotion of water refill infrastructure in Bangkok's urban areas. This report captures the journey of Bottle Free Seas, outlining the lessons learned and how the initiative can be replicated elsewhere.
The Bottle Free Seas (BFS) project, initiated by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) and funded by the Norwegian Retailers’ Environment Fund (NREF), is dedicated to reducing the use of single-use water bottles. We have achieved this through the installation and promotion of water refill infrastructure in Bangkok's urban areas. This report captures the journey of Bottle Free Seas, outlining the lessons learned and how the initiative can be replicated elsewhere.
Inside Cameroon's waters: IUU fishing and labour rights abuses in Cameroon’s industrial fishing sector: Cameroonian fisheries face multiple threats, including illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, which remains a tragic reality and negatively impacts marine and coastal ecosystems and the people who depend on them.
ลดอย่างไรให้ยั่งยืน ผลกระทบของการผลิต และบริโภคพลาสติกของประเทศไทย และฉากทัศน์ในการแก้ไขปัญหา: การผลิตพลาสติกของประเทศไทยในปัจจุบันอยู่ในระดับที่ไม่ยั่งยืน รายงานฉบับนี้นำเสนอฉากทัศน์การลดการผลิตพลาสติกที่สังคมไทยมีโอกาสบรรลุได้ โดยมีเป้าหมายนำเสนอข้อมูลที่จะเป็นประโยชน์ต่อรัฐบาลไทยในการเจรจาเพื่อจัดตั้งสนธิสัญญาพลาสติกโลกที่กำลังจะเกิดขึ้น
Room for Reduction: Towards sustainable production and consumption of plastics in Thailand: Thailand’s current levels of plastic production and consumption are unsustainable. This policy brief details how sustainable plastic production and consumption could be achieved in Thailand, to inform the Royal Thai Government's engagement at upcoming plastics talks.
Zukunft sichern: Klimaschutz für ein modernes Land – Forderungen zur Bundestagswahl 2025: Das Positionspapier zur Bundestagswahl 2025 soll sicherstellen, dass die Fortschritte beim Klimaschutz aus der aktuellen Legislaturperiode weitergeführt und beschleunigt werden und genug Geld für Klimaschutzmaßnahmen bereitsteht.
Das Positionspapier zur Bundestagswahl 2025 soll sicherstellen, dass die Fortschritte beim Klimaschutz aus der aktuellen Legislaturperiode weitergeführt und beschleunigt werden und genug Geld für Klimaschutzmaßnahmen bereitsteht.
Es gibt die Sorge, dass mit einer neuen deutschen Bundesregierung Rückschritte gemacht werden könnten. Das Positionspapier legt dar, warum es im Interesse von Bürger*innen in Deutschland sowie für Menschen weltweit liegt, dass dies nicht passiert.
Protecting our Oceans by Enforcing EU Nature Laws: Although marine protected areas (MPAs) can be powerful tools in protecting and restoring Europe's seas, they are underutilised due to weak enforcement and management, in violation of EU nature protection laws. Their effective management is critical for biodiversity, climate and fisheries.
Mettre en œuvre le droit pour protéger nos océans: Les aires marines protégées (AMP) constituent des outils puissants pour la protection et la restauration des écosystèmes marins, indispensables à la préservation de la biodiversité, à la régulation du climat et à la promotion d'une pêche durable.
Uncovered: China – Seafood Superpower: To stop imports from Chinese-owned seafood companies engaging in slavery and illegal, unreported & unregulated fishing, transparency and strict import control are critical. As the biggest seafood market in the world - importing over 60% of its consumption - the EU must block entry of all abuse-tainted products and profits.
To stop imports from Chinese-owned seafood companies engaging in slavery and illegal, unreported & unregulated fishing, transparency and strict import control are critical. As the biggest seafood market in the world - importing over 60% of its consumption - the EU must block entry of all abuse-tainted products and profits.