Scott Edwards

Communications at the Bloomberg Ocean Fund. Previously @WWF, @RGS_IBG, @TransparencyUK. Working to secure a #NaturePositive world

[The Earthshot Prize @EarthshotPrize]

If the ocean were a country, it'd be the 5th largest economy. With 3.3 billion people relying on it, the 30x30 goal is critical not just for conservation, but for livelihoods too. Rita of @HACforNP tells @tiwaaadebayo how global frameworks are driving momentum.
@BloombergDotOrg

[Project Syndicate @ProSyn]

Globally, only $1.2 billion annually is going toward ocean protection, less than 10% of what is needed, even when studies show that protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030 could unlock $85 billion annually by 2050, @JohnKerry writes. https://t.co/D4o4wMiQhX

[Oceana @oceana]

Illegal fishing is plundering the ocean and harming those who rely on it. 🌊

It’s time to shine a light on the sea. Transparency is the solution.

Learn more: https://t.co/gDeDiw95pI

[Melissa Wright @MelissaW_Enviro]

With just six years left to meet our #30x30 goal, we need to ramp up ocean protection – and fast.

I was glad to contribute the first post for The Ocean Agenda, a new blog from Together for the Ocean, on 6 actions countries must take to achieve 30x30. https://t.co/brMkzYcwQ4

[Scott Edwards @ScottJEdwards_]

Are you a journalist interested in ocean issues?

Don't miss the chance to apply for @earthjournalism's @UN ocean conference fellowship, supported by the Bloomberg Ocean Fund.

Applications close on January 15th!

[COP16 COLOMBIA 🇨🇴 @COP16Oficial]

Today, minister @susanamuhamad handed over the symbol of the #COP16Colombia, the Inírida flower pin, to the outgoing president of COP15, China’s Minister of Environment 🇨🇳 Huang Runqiu.

Starting tomorrow, the minister Susana will be the new president of #COP16 🇨🇴🤝🇨🇳

[Marco Lambertini @ConvenerNatureP]

I’m delighted to announce the launch of the State of Nature metrics consultation!

Building consensus on a set of credible/practical metrics is key to drive action towards a #NaturePositive future

Join the consultation today: https://t.co/WWOHRSEUI5

👇
https://t.co/WWOHRSEUI5

[Bloomberg Philanthropies @BloombergDotOrg]

“Protecting Paradise: The Story of Niue," shines a spotlight on the tropical Pacific island nation as local leaders and community members protect the ocean from global warming.

📺 Watch the documentary from our partner @NG_PristineSeas, now streaming on @DisneyPlus.

[Rare @Rare_org]

Good news from Palau this #WorldEnvironmentDay! 🇵🇼
A new law will empower local communities to sustainably manage their fisheries. The movement for community-led conservation is growing!

https://t.co/5OMeBdtDnB

[ShaneWinser @ShaneWinser]

The start of a new and exciting era for @RGS_IBG #JobAlert

[Oceana in Europe @OceanaEurope]

#Paperparks at sea may make governments look good, but no one should be fooled. These areas are not protected. We must embrace the spirit and promise of #30x30 by establishing agreed-upon minimum criteria that also #BanBottomTrawling, says our @JackieSavitz

[High Seas Alliance @HighSeasAllianc]

🚨👏 Congratulations to the EU🇪🇺 @Europarl_EN for voting in favour of #HighSeasTreaty ratification.

Leadership by EU member states is now critical to ensure 60 ratifications required for entry into force #UNOC25. #RaceForRatification

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/1sN3T1mUlR

[Bloomberg Philanthropies @BloombergDotOrg]

The #30x30 Progress Tracker is here! Launched by @SkyTruth with support from @BloombergDotOrg, this powerful new tool tracks efforts to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030.

@MelissaW_Enviro & Mitchelle De Leon share how it works: https://t.co/1I0XpJotqA #OurOceanGreece #OurOcean2024

[Our Ocean Conference @OurOceanOOC]

It's a wrap! #OurOceanGreece 🇬🇷 is coming to an end and closes with 469 new commitments worth over an estimated $11 billion!

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of the 9th #OurOceanConference!

The #OurOcean movement continues with #Korea 🇰🇷 in 2025!

[HAC for Nature and People @HACforNP]

HAC for N&P Director @Ritazaghloul10 chaired discussions at 'Achieving 30x30 in the Ocean' as government leaders shared inspiring national & local efforts towards #30x30 goals.

We are grateful to Bloomberg Ocean & @savingoceans for organizing this key moment at #OurOceans 🌊🌎

[Newsweek Opinion @NewsweekOpinion]

World Leaders Are Not Doing Enough To Protect Our Ocean https://t.co/lnPXcU0IVU

[Global Fishing Watch @GlobalFishWatch]

🌊 So much of #OurOcean is hidden from view.

🛰️ To help make the invisible visible, @GlobalFishWatch harnesses #AI and satellite technology to revolutionize ocean monitoring and increase transparency of human activity at sea.

More here: https://t.co/AUG7p0tM4z | #OurOcean2024

[Devex @devex]

A new tool has launched today to track progress on the world’s 30x30 land and water conservation goals. @MelissaW_Enviro & Mitchelle De Leon explain how it works in this #opinion.

Full article⬇️
https://t.co/t0gOZZOjBh

[Antha N. Williams @anthawilliams]

To kick off @OurOceanGreece, our partners @SkyTruth have launched a new, open-source platform to track our progress towards 30x30! 🌊
I teamed up w/ John Amos to share how the tool will enable more people to participate in the 30x30 initiative: https://t.co/pbmTZwEIxu @Newsweek