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A collective of positive activists protecting the ocean since 1990. 🌊 m.mtrbio.com/surfrider-europe

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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
We have lodged a formal complaint with the European Ombudswoman alongside @wwf.eu @eeb.org @surfridereurope.bsky.social about European Commission's (@ec.europa.eu) decision to weaken the Water Framework Directive - Europe’s critical water protection law. europe.wetlands.org/our-complain...
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Our complaint to the Ombudswoman  : the Commission  failed to  gather relevant evidence before  announcing  overhaul of vital EU water protections - Wetlands International Europe
Posted on September, 08 2026 Today, several environmental organisations lodged a formal complaint with the European Ombudswoman, alleging maladministration by the European Commission over its decision...
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Break Free From Plastic @breakfreefromplastic.org · 12/08/2026
After years of negotiations, the 🇪🇺 Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) officially applies as of today! 🎉 Now it's up to national governments to take action📣 #WeChooseReuse #endplasticpollution #ToxicFreeFuture #EU
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
🌊 PFAS are everywhere. Even in the waters where we swim.  In June 2025, Surfrider analysed 107 swimming and water sports sites in France in partnership with the Eurofins testing laboratory.
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
🌊📊 96% Europe’s bathing sites are safe to swim, according to the latest European Commission and European Environment Agency assessment.  Thread ⬇️
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Europe’s first Coastal Resilience Strategy is out. A welcome step, but it misses the main ingredient of resilient coasts: healthy ecosystems. No real response to coastal artificialisation, and blue carbon credits shouldn't replace emissions cuts and ecosystem restoration. 🌊
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
On the occasion of #WorldNoTobaccoDay, Surfrider Foundation Europe is calling for a Europe-wide ban on: ❌ cigarette filters ❌ nicotine pouches ❌ disposable electronic cigarettes ➡️ link to our position paper in bio @ec.europe.eu  @jessikaroswall.europa.eu
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
One day. Two reports. At first glance, they're unrelated, but the connection is undeniable.
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Retrace! collections aren’t just about removing waste from the environment—they’re about turning that waste into robust scientific evidence to push policymakers and industries to take action at the highest level! Help us achieve even more victories! 👉 retrace.surfrider.eu/en/interactive…
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
More than just picking up trash, each collection is a way to gather information that feeds into Surfrider's database on aquatic waste and helps change laws! ✊🌊  ➡️ retrace.surfrider.eu/en/interactive…
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
We don’t just pick up waste. We trace it back to its source to stop pollution where it starts! 🕵 To strengthen this commitment, our waste collection program is becoming Retrace! ➡️ retrace.surfrider.eu/en/?utm_source…
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
A long-overdue victory for Europe’s waters! 💧Today the European Parliament approved in plenary the update of the list of priority substances monitored under the Water Framework Directive—eventually closing a revision process initiated in late 2022.
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Over 1 million items of waste collected in 2025! 🙌 Valuable data to inform our advocacy work for stricter environmental regulations. 🌍 Check out our 2025 report ➡️ www.surfrider.eu/wp-content/uploads…
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Decisive Victory for Water and Health in Europe! 💧🙌 Polluters must now take responsibility for their impact on the environment and our health.
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Our source of life, water, should never be gambled with 😠 Together with other NGOs and water suppliers, we are urging @ec.europa.eu not to weaken core water rules ➡️ www.surfrider.eu/wp-content/uploads…
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Yesterday, the @consilium.europa.eu formally adopted stricter protection rules for surface water and groundwater www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pr…
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Break Free From Plastic @breakfreefromplastic.org · 07/02/2026
#BreakFreeFromPlastic congratulates the newly elected #PlasticsTreaty Chair Mr. Julio Cordano from Chile 🇨🇱. We look forward to inclusive, science-based leadership that advances human rights, environmental health, and justice. Read our members' statements. www.breakfreefromplastic.org/2026/02/08/i...
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
PFAS pollution could cost the EU €440 billion by 2050. A new report from @ec.europa.eu is sounding the alarm. 🔴
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New study confirms huge and growing costs of PFAS pollution
Current levels of 'forever chemicals' pollution could cost the EU approximately €440 billion by 2050.
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
The blue carbon credit market is sometimes presenting as very promising. It may above all obscure what truly matters: reducing our emissions. 🌱 Read our report ➡️ www.surfrider.eu/wp-content/u...
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
In late October, volunteers from the Surfrider Foundation Europe reported finding black bio-beads on the northern French coast, between Cap Gris- Nez and Wissant.
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‘An oil spill in solid form’: Bio-bead disaster devastates beloved English coast | CNN
Andy Dinsdale began walking the southern English coast in search of a “sea heart,” a tough Mahogany seed carried by ocean currents from Central and South American rainforests.
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
With @fne.asso.fr, we are removing banned plastics from online platforms. We have issued formal notices to Amazon, TEMU, METRO, Boutique du Jetable et la Foir’fouille. www.surfrider.eu/press/france-natur…
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
COP30 🔴 A lack of real climate ambition and ongoing political deadlocks especially from developed countries around climate finance, which remains essential for action.
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COP30 : la transition juste reconnue, l’ambition et la finance sacrifiées - Réseau Action Climat
La COP30 devait être la COP de la mise en œuvre et de la vérité. Mais les manquements honteux sur la finance climat à la COP29 par les pays du Nord et le manque d’ambition des feuilles de routes climat de plusieurs pays, ont miné les chances de cette COP d’atteindre tous ses objectifs.
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Lawmakers in the European Parliament on Thursday agreed to exempt more companies from green reporting rules. 🔴 
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EU conservatives vote with far right to approve cuts to green rules
The outcome highlights the EPP’s willingness to abandon its traditional centrist coalition allies.
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
A step in the right direction! @consilium.europa.eu took a strong stand for health and environmental protection, and against careless deregulation. www.consilium.europa.eu/fr/press/pr…
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Our ocean is our life-support system but it’s under increasing threat. With COP30 in Brazil and the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement ahead, the world is at a decisive moment: we must move from promises to real action. ✊🌊
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Last night, we raised €175,500 at The One Ocean Gala 2025, our annual charity event! 🩵🌊 Yesterday was even more special as we we celebrated Surfrider Europe's 35 anniversary! A massive thanks to our passionate and committed community. Your action helps us taking concrete action to protect the Ocean.
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
We welcome the proposal, as it shows that the EU is finally acknowledging the need for binding measures covering the entire value chain.
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EU aims to curb plastic pollution with new rules targeting nightmare spills of tiny pellets
EU takes aim at tiny plastic pellet pollution with new regulations
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
"It's also a broader issue involving the value chain, which handles these pellets in a way that doesn't prevent their loss into the environment,"Lucie Padovani marine litter lobbying officer at Surfrider. today.rtl.lu/news/science...
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Light, buoyant, and insoluble: EU takes aim at plastic pellets to prevent their nightmare cleanup
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
After more than a decade of advocacy, today marks a major milestone in the fight against plastic pellet pollution! 🌊 The European Parliament has officially approved the Regulation on preventing pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution. A long-awaited step towards a zero pellet loss in Europe.
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Countries worldwide are at risk from over 22 trillion plastic pellets spilling into the environment each year! ⚠️🌊 We're taking part in the Great Global Nurdle Hunt to help collect evidence and raise awareness of nurdle pollution. Join us and help stop this pollution ➡️ www.nurdlehunt.org.uk
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Fidra @fidrango.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
The #GreatGlobalNurdleHunt starts today! 🌎 This month thousands of #nurdlehunters will be collecting vital #plasticpellet pollution data & calling for change💪 Join in and be part of the solution 🔎 For more on how to take part & how to download our new app▶️ www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/take-part/th...
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has just released its latest report on the state of nature in Europe — and the findings are alarming. 🔴🌊
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State of Europe’s environment not good: threats to nature and impacts of climate change top challenges
Significant progress has been made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, but the overall state of Europe’s environment is not good, especially its nature which continues to face degradation, overexploitation and biodiversity loss. The impacts of accelerating climate change are also an urgent challenge, according to the European Environment Agency’s (EEA) most comprehensive, ‘state of environment’ report, published today. The outlook for most environmental trends is concerning and poses major risks to Europe’s economic prosperity, security and quality of life.
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
🧵1/3 🚨 Big water news from Brussels: EU institutions have just struck a deal on updated water pollution rules. It includes tougher standards for PFAS, pesticides like glyphosate, and pharmaceutical pollution - but there's a catch. The deal delays action until 2039… Press release in comments ⬇️
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
💧 Toxic water at the EU Parliament today wasn’t just a stunt - it was a warning As trilogue talks draw to an end, EU lawmakers must stand firm: ⚠️ No more loopholes ⏰ No more delay 🌍 Protect our rivers, our health, and our future Pollution is real. Action must be too.  @europarl.europa.eu
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Over 600 scientists from across Europe have signed a joint statement calling on the EU to urgently update its water pollution rules. 💧📣 www.fba.org.uk/fba-voice/scientists…
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
⏳ Just 5 days left to speak up for nature! The European Commission wants to roll back vital environmental protections – and they’re asking for your opinion. Tell them loud and clear to keep their #HandsOffNature 🙅 Send your message here: handsoffnature.eu Details in this thread 👇1/5
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WWF EU @wwf.eu · 05/09/2025
We are in awe 🤯 Over 100,000 citizens have already sent a message to the European Commission, sharing why they oppose the weakening of EU nature laws. If you care about nature & support strong EU environmental laws, now is the moment to speak up! Send your message! 👉 www.wwf.eu/campaigns/it...
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
🚫 No agreement on the Plastics Treaty in Geneva Better no treaty than a watered-down one! After 10 days of negotiations, States failed to adopt an agreement capable of ending the global plastic crisis.
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Break Free From Plastic @breakfreefromplastic.org · 14/08/2025
BREAKING: Following hours of delay leading up to the closing plenary session of the final scheduled day of negotiations for the #PlasticTreaty, INC Chair @LuisVayasEc announced that 'the work continues' and adjourned the session to reconvene tomorrow [August 15th] at a time tbd
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
As we enter the final day of negotiations on the Global Plastics Treaty, the new text proposed yesterday marks an unprecedented step backwards. 🔴
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Break Free From Plastic @breakfreefromplastic.org · 13/08/2025
LIVE: #INC52 #PlasticsTreaty plenary is happening now in Geneva. The new text from INC Chair @LuisVayasEc (released only 1 hour ago) does not mention "life cycle" or "chemicals" at all. It is a betrayal of the original mandate. #BreakFreeFromPlastic unep.org/inc-plastic-... (1/🧵
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
🔴 As negotiations on the #PlasticsTreaty stall in Geneva, the Chair’s new draft text disregards science, ignores the needs voiced by frontline communities, and offers no improvement for the future. Together with @zerowastefrance.org, we call for its rejection!
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
The EU must lead the way towards an ambitious global plastics treaty that includes a real reduction in plastic production – not just better waste management. Call on European leaders to stand firm for an ambitious treaty 👉 tag @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu and @ec.europa.eu in the comments!
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Break Free From Plastic @breakfreefromplastic.org · 09/08/2025
🚨Showing our collective power outside plenary🚨 Observers gather outside the plenary hall, telling delegates to fix the process, keep their promise, and end plastic pollution. #INC52 #PlasticsTreaty #BeatPlasticPollution #BreakFreeFromPlastic
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Yesterday, we joined the citizen mobilization organized by the NGO stop2drop in front of the UN headquarters in Geneva, where 1 million collected cigarette butts were displayed as a memorial to symbolize the urgency of tackling massive plastic pollution. @breakfreefromplastic.org
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Break Free From Plastic @breakfreefromplastic.org · 05/08/2025
🌍 These are the highs and lows from Day One of the #PlasticsTreaty negotiations in Geneva! 🙇🏽‍♀️ ➡️ POPLite (Progress on Plastic) will be updating each day to share the most important developments on one of the most important treaties of our time. 🙌
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Negotiations for the Global Treaty to end plastic pollution will resume in Geneva. It is crucial to add cigarette filters to the list of products to be phased out. 🚬❌ Call on state representatives to end cigarette butt pollution ➡️ app.chilli.club/actions/184f6236-4d…
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
In a few days, the final negotiations in Geneva could finally lead to a global treaty to end plastic pollution. But nothing is certain yet. Some major powers are pushing back against the ambition of the text, despite the environmental, health, and social emergency. 🔴
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surfridereurope @surfridereurope.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
15 days before the negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty, it's time to mobilize for a legally binding agreement! From August 5 to 14 in Geneva, the final round of negotiations will take place for a global treaty aiming to tackle plastic pollution.
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Break Free From Plastic @breakfreefromplastic.org · 14/07/2025
🌍 We need a #PlasticsTreaty that can deliver meaningful impact to protect the environment, biodiversity, human health, and human rights. Swipe to learn the 10 priorities for a successful Plastics Treaty. 👉 #BreakFreeFromPlastic #INC52 #PlasticPollution
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