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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 16h

Thank you to our hosts, speakers and fellow NGOs, and to everyone who joined us. The Ocean Act proposal is due by the end of 2026. We will keep pushing for it to deliver 💙

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 16h

2️⃣ At the Blue NGOs’ Ocean Act reception, hosted by MEP Christophe Clergeau, MEPs, ministers and the Commission heard our shared call: turn existing commitments into coherent, enforceable action that works for people and planet.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 16h

1️⃣ “Protection that pays” showed that Marine Protected Areas pay off for nature, fishers and coastal communities when they are managed and protected, not just drawn on a map. The #EUOceanAct must put 30% protection of EU waters by 2030, with 10% strictly protected, into EU law.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 16h

On Tuesday, the EJF EU team co-organised two #OceanWeek events at the European Parliament, and the rooms were full 🌊 One message ran through both: Europe does not need new ocean promises. It needs to deliver the ones it has made 🧵

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 20h

Plastic has embedded itself in every aspect of our lives, with no signs of stopping. The chemicals inside commonly used plastic items, from toys to coffee cups, are silently poisoning us. We must end this threat to human health. It's time to reduce plastic production and consumption. 🗞️ @cnn.com:

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 22h

We’re making the case for a world where the products we use are safe by design. Governments must cut plastic production and control the most dangerous chemicals at source. Everyone should feel safe knowing that the cup they drink from and the toy their child holds will not make them ill.

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Poison Plastics: How chemicals in everyday plastics are harming your…

Alarmingly, 83% of chemicals with available toxicity and exposure data are not regulated under any major international agreement.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 22h

The chemicals inside commonly used plastic products, from food containers and coffee cups to children's toys, threaten human health on a vast scale. More than half of these high-risk chemicals are not regulated at the international level or countries we reviewed. This is a public health emergency.

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Poison Plastics: How chemicals in everyday plastics are harming your…

Plastics and the chemicals they contain have become deeply embedded in our lives within only a single generation. They are found in the vast majority of…

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 22h

⚠️ The plastic we live with every day is quietly poisoning us ⚠️ Today, we’ve released our shocking research: 92.8% of the everyday items we assessed contain chemicals linked to cancer, infertility and heart disease. Almost none are controlled.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 29/09/2026

🔴 LIVE today: Europe’s bycatch crisis A decade after the EU banned discards, fish are still thrown back. Join EJF’s Sean Parramore at the Oceanographic Roundtable on our landing obligation report with Oceana. Ask your questions live 💬 🕓 16:00 BST / 17:00 CEST 👉 my.demio.com/ref/vblUgyzIIEpTt3IG

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 26/09/2026

🌊 #OceanWeek starts in 2️⃣ days - our EU team will be in Brussels. Europe's ocean rules exist. Now they need to be delivered. We're co-organising a few events: 📍 Tue 29/09: “Protection that pays” on Marine Protected Areas + the Blue NGOs’ Ocean Act reception Check the programme for full details 👉

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WEEK SCHEDULE -- Ocean Week

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Oceana in Europe @oceanaeurope.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Europe's fish populations are in crisis. The Landing Obligation was supposed to end wasteful discarding, yet seven years on, scientific evidence shows it's not working. @ejfoundation.org and Oceana have analysed what's needed to make it work. Read our briefing: europe.oceana.org/reports/maki...

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Making the landing obligation work: tackling Europe's bycatch crisis through fisheries transparency

The EU’s landing obligation (LO) is intended to reduce waste, encourage selective fishing and improve the catch information used to...

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 22/09/2026

🚨 We’re #Hiring a Global Programme Coordinator - Environmental Defenders We are looking for an experienced coordinator to strengthen and expand our programme to train, equip and support frontline campaigners and investigative journalists in the Global South. Apply by 6pm (UK) 9 October:

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Global Programme Coordinator, Environmental Defenders

Global Programme Coordinator, Environmental Defenders Position: Global Programme Coordinator, Environmental Defenders Location : London (minimum of 3 days…

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 22/09/2026

Together, these three steps save fish populations and make the rules fair for all fishers. Read the summary report: ejfoundation.org/reports/maki...

The EU's fish populations are in crisis.

The EU Landing Obligation must be fully implemented to end the waste.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 22/09/2026

Step 3️⃣: Make enforcement visible. Member States must publish comparable data on monitoring, control effort, infringements and sanctions. Cross-border checks must connect vessel identity to enforcement decisions and public funding records.

Two arms outstretched over a fish stall, one person is paying the other.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 22/09/2026

Step 2️⃣: Verify what's caught. Remote electronic monitoring (REM) on high-risk vessels from January 2028 must happen on schedule.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 22/09/2026

Step 1️⃣: Prioritise bycatch avoidance. Sorting grids reduce unwanted catches by 77-100%. We need fishery-specific technical measures, investment and incentives.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 22/09/2026

Europe's fish populations are in crisis. The Landing Obligation must be fully implemented to stop it. Nearly 50% of Irish Sea haddock and 80% of eastern English Channel plaice discarded. 7️⃣ years after entering into force, it is still unfulfilled. Our new analysis with @oceanaeurope.bsky.social:

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Making the Landing Obligation Work: Tackling Europe’s Bycatch Crisis…

This briefing from EJF and Oceana provides a roadmap for ensuring the EU Landing Obligation’s full implementation.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 20/09/2026

International cooperation works when leaders show up. Whether they can deliver a strong, binding Global Plastics Treaty is a test of whether countries can still act together. On September 22, ministers are gathering at the UN General Assembly to discuss. Watch at 6:15 EDT: bit.ly/4cSjiTh

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 17/09/2026

The tools to protect Europe’s seas and fish populations are already on the table. The EU must apply the available tools, ensuring they are properly implemented to safeguard local jobs, food traditions, and coastal communities. @europarl.europa.eu ejfoundation.org/news-media/g...

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 17/09/2026

🚨 The wrong signal was sent today: Going against the evidence, the European Parliament has voted to revise the Common Fisheries Policy #CFP. Fishers don't need years of uncertainty; they need the rules that already exist to be delivered, so fish populations their livelihoods depend on can recover.

“The European Parliament's call today to revise the Common Fisheries Policy sends the wrong signal, and it runs against the evidence...The problem was never the law, it is the failure to implement and enforce it.”

Steve Trent
CEO and Founder
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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 17/09/2026

📣 A call to all MEPs: Vote to implement the Common Fisheries Policy, not reopen it. Reject the Joint Motion Resolution! Europe’s fisheries need effective implementation of the rules already in place, not a step backwards. 🎣 Find out what’s at stake: seas-at-risk.org/publications...

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 16/09/2026

Our investigation into the global squid fleet uncovered systemic injustice at sea, where IUU and forced labour are enabled due to a lack of regulatory oversight. From our investigation to real international action - this is a critical step towards ending exploitation and abuse at sea.

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OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF CONTROL: The global boom in destructive squid…

The Environmental Justice Foundation's new global report exposes what happens aboard distant-water squid vessels operating beyond any oversight, forced…

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 16/09/2026

Countries requested the “FAO to conduct a study on existing fisheries governance frameworks concerning unregulated fisheries on the high seas, to strengthen effectiveness in regard to flag, port, coastal and market State responsibilities.” 📄 Read the FAO draft report: www.fao.org/fishery/serv...

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 16/09/2026

🦑 Unregulated squid fishing on the high seas is out of control - #COFI37 was an important opportunity to fix this blind spot. Progress was made to address illegal, unreported and unregulated #IUU fishing.

Unregulated squid fishing on the high seas is out of sight, out of control.
It's time for the FAO to close the gap.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 15/09/2026

In Ghana, we work with coastal communities to protect sea turtles, train citizen scientists to monitor fish populations, support the fight against illegal fishing, and more. We stand with these communities and celebrate their efforts to build a truly transparent and sustainable fisheries sector 🛶

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Citizen scientists of the sea: the power of fisher inclusion in Ghana's closed season monitoring

YouTube video by Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF)

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 15/09/2026

🌊 A regatta for change Culture and conservation met on the beaches of Gomoa Fetteh and Cape Coast in Ghana’s Central Region. Fishers rowed in shirts carrying powerful messages, while their canoes bear inscriptions calling for ethical, legal, and transparent fishing.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 09/09/2026

COFI37 gives Member States a chance to turn unregulated squid stories into a success story for fisheries management. It’s time for the FAO to update guidance on unregulated fisheries and for Member States to endorse the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency: ejfoundation.org/reports/glob...

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 09/09/2026

We’re on the ground at the 37th session of the Committee on Fisheries #COFI37 in Rome, calling for delegates to turn their discussions into real action to fix the glaring regulatory blind spot on the high seas. 🚐 Find our van outside the venue:

Black van with an ad with an image of a squid, QR code and white text, which says: "High seas. Low oversight. Major squid fisheries remain exposed to unregulated fishing. COFI can close the gaps by helping states collaborate to improve transparency and accountability."

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 09/09/2026

Our investigations into the global squid fleet have uncovered a system of injustice, enabled by this severe lack of oversight. Illegal, unreported and unregulated (#IUU) fishing, forced labour, shark finning, and crew deaths are all too common on these vessels. Learn more about our investigation:

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Out of Sight. Out of Control.

Investigations conducted by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) reveal an alarming reality: systematic violence and forced labor within high-seas squid fishing fleets. In a lawless territory, t...

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 09/09/2026

🦑 Argentine shortfin squid is one of the largest unregulated fisheries left on the high seas. But what does "unregulated" look like? It means no independent observers, no verified catch reporting, no flag state answering for what happens on board.

High seas. Low oversight.

Major squid fisheries remain exposed to illicit activity.

At COFI, member states should work to close governance gaps and help improve collaboration, transparency and accountability.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 08/09/2026

⏰ Only a few days left to apply for Senior Communications Manager! If you are an experienced communications professional and manager who is proactive, highly organised, and passionate about environmental justice, this could be the role for you. Apply by 6pm BST, 11 September ⬇️

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 07/09/2026

The policy’s success depends on strong implementation. Taiwan must adopt more ambitious fossil fuel exclusion policies. “This way can we truly strengthen the resilience of these funds, prevent greenwashing, and safeguard intergenerational justice", says Steve Trent, EJF CEO and Founder.

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Taiwan's four major public funds commit to cease new investments in…

The Environmental Justice Foundation exists to protect the natural world and defend our basic human right to a secure environment.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 07/09/2026

👏 Taiwan's four major public funds commit to cease new investments in fossil fuels starting in 2030 The climate crisis, fuelled by fossil fuels, poses a serious threat to the stability of public finance. We welcome this important commitment and progress towards net zero.

"The climate crisis is threatening global economic and social stability. The Taiwanese government's action to cease new investments in fossil fuels sets an example for government funds and public capital."

Steve Trent
CEO and Founder
Environmental Justice Foundation

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 04/09/2026

With nothing to catch, many coastal communities face poverty and food insecurity. Behind every life lost at sea, there is a story much like Samba’s. This escalating, intersecting crisis demands urgent attention and action now. Read our report:

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The Deadly Route to Europe: How illegal fishing and overfishing in…

This report documents the impacts of overfishing and illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in Senegal. It examines how the resulting declines…

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 04/09/2026

During this tragic accident at sea, both his uncle and cousin died. Samba and many others have been forced to make this journey because they were left with no options in Senegal. Overfishing and illegal fishing by largely foreign-owned industrial vessels have severely depleted fish populations.

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Adrift: Senegal’s coastal crisis and the deadly route to Europe – an EJF documentary

YouTube video by Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF)

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 04/09/2026

“We anchored [in the sea] in the middle of the night and a boat came and hit us. While our boat was sinking, I succeeded to grip onto the arms of the boat. Both my hands have scars.” Samba, a migrant and former fisher, spoke about his devastating experience taking the route from Senegal to Spain.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 03/09/2026

🇪🇺 We’re hiring an Executive Assistant to the Brussels Chief Representative! They will provide high-quality organisational, administrative, and coordination support, helping ensure that EJF’s EU advocacy is effective, well-coordinated, and impactful. Apply by 22 September, 18:00 CEST:

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Executive Assistant to the Brussels Chief Representative

Executive Assistant to the Brussels Chief Representative Position: Executive Assistant to the Brussels Chief Representative Location: Brussels, Belgium,…

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 03/09/2026

🛍️ Our shop has had a refresh, same mission, fresh look. Every purchase directly supports EJF’s work, from stopping illegal fishing, to reducing ocean plastic, to protecting environmental defenders. It’s a great way you can support us, while buying something you’ll love!

Two people in EJF's sustainable t-shirts

Our EJF Shop has had a refresh.
Same mission. Fresh look.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 02/09/2026

The report highlights the growing evidence of how microplastic pollution impacts everything, from healthcare to food security. Now is the time to address the dangers of microplastics and plastic chemicals by swiftly reducing and ultimately ending global primary plastic production.

Image of someone wearing a mask, in front of a grocery store fridge with produce wrapped in plastic.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 02/09/2026

⚠️ Plastics are polluting both our environment and our bodies. The UK must do more to address it. We contributed to a new report on microplastic pollution in the UK, published by the APPG on Microplastics, The Women’s Institute, and the Global Plastics Policy Centre at the University of Portsmouth ⬇️

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APPG on Microplastics launches new report, recommends national plan on microplastics

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Land and Climate Review @landclimate.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

After five and a half years, The Land and Climate Podcast has launched a new segment. ‘In Review’ revisits topics from previous interviews and looks at new developments. Listen now: landclimate.org/in-review-pl... Featuring @mrmattsimon.bsky.social @policyrelevant.bsky.social & @ejfoundation.org

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In Review: Plastics - Land and Climate Review

Alasdair and Bertie listen to highlights from past interviews on plastic pollution.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 27/08/2026

Effective action on climate is not a “cost”; it would be the greatest cost-saving in human history. We can prevent the excess death toll from rising, but our leaders need the will to do so. Learn more in a recent op-ed from EJF CEO and Founder Steve Trent:

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'The climate alarm is blaring'

'Blaring...from every direction'. Europe’s extreme fires will only worsen unless we act with force.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 27/08/2026

Our carbon emissions have baked heat and destruction into our planet for years. Between 1988-2025, there have been over 40,000 excess deaths on the hottest days in England. This figure, which does not include deaths this summer, is also likely to be higher.

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‘National scandal’: extreme heat linked to 40,000 deaths in England between 1988 and 2025

ONS data shows rising toll of climate crisis, with officials warning this summer on track to set further records

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 27/08/2026

🚨 35,000 excess deaths have been recorded in Europe this summer. This is staggering, but it is not even the final number - the estimates are likely far higher. Read more in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The climate alarm is blaring.
Our leaders must not ignore it.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 26/08/2026

This is facilitated by the complex, opaque nature of global fisheries. Transparency is the key to bringing perpetrators out of the shadows. A better future is possible. The necessary steps are often straightforward and low-cost - governments must implement them: ejfoundation.org/reports/glob...

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Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency

The Global Charter comprises ten holistic, no-cost to low-cost measures for greater transparency in the global fishing sector to enable sustainable,…

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 26/08/2026

🪝 Transparency - knowing who is catching what, where, when and how, so we can make progress for a safe, sustainable ocean. As fish populations decline in many regions, unscrupulous fishing fleet operators have turned to illegal fishing, human trafficking, slavery and other abuses to cut costs.

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Environmental Justice Foundation @ejfoundation.org · 21/08/2026

📣 We’re #Hiring a Global Head of Finance to join our team in Bath! This is a rare opportunity for an experienced, precise and conscientious qualified accountant to join a dynamic, high-impact team working to protect the global environment and defend human rights. 📝 Apply by 3 September:

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Global Head of Finance

Global Head of Finance Position: Global Head of Finance Location: Bath, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office Contract type: Permanent Salary…

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