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🦈 Cut and run: How cruel, brutal, and illegal shark finning is committed with impunity in Senegal
In a shocking new investigation, we’ve linked evidence of illegal shark finning on board China and Taiwan’s distant-water tuna vessels to the port of Dakar.
In a shocking new investigation, we’ve linked evidence of illegal shark finning on board China and Taiwan’s distant-water tuna vessels to the port of Dakar.
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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...
@ejfoundation.org and Oceana have analysed what's needed to make it work. Read our briefing:
europe.oceana.org/reports/maki...
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...
europe.oceana.org
September 22, 2026 at 10:40 AM
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...
@ejfoundation.org and Oceana have analysed what's needed to make it work. Read our briefing:
europe.oceana.org/reports/maki...
🚨 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:
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:
Global Programme Coordinator, Environmental Defenders
Global Programme Coordinator, Environmental Defenders Position: Global Programme Coordinator, Environmental Defenders Location : London (minimum of 3 days…
ejfoundation.org
September 22, 2026 at 1:41 PM
🚨 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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
ejfoundation.org
September 22, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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:
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:
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: https://bit.ly/4cSjiTh
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: https://bit.ly/4cSjiTh
September 20, 2026 at 8:17 AM
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: https://bit.ly/4cSjiTh
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: https://bit.ly/4cSjiTh
🚨 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.
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.
September 17, 2026 at 11:12 AM
🚨 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.
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.
📣 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...
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...
September 17, 2026 at 8:15 AM
📣 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...
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...
🌊 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.
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.
September 15, 2026 at 3:38 PM
🌊 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.
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.
🦑 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.
But what does "unregulated" look like?
It means no independent observers, no verified catch reporting, no flag state answering for what happens on board.
September 9, 2026 at 9:48 AM
🦑 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.
But what does "unregulated" look like?
It means no independent observers, no verified catch reporting, no flag state answering for what happens on board.
⏰ 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 ⬇️
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 ⬇️
🌱 Are you a communications professional with a passion for environmental justice?
We're #Hiring a Senior Communications Manager!
They will manage colleagues in the communications team and oversee the implementation of EJF’s content and digital communications.
Apply by 6pm BST, 11 September:
We're #Hiring a Senior Communications Manager!
They will manage colleagues in the communications team and oversee the implementation of EJF’s content and digital communications.
Apply by 6pm BST, 11 September:
Senior Communications Manager
Senior Communications Manager Position: Senior Communications Manager Based: London (hybrid) Contract: Full-time, permanent Salary: £50,000–£60,000,…
ejfoundation.org
September 8, 2026 at 3:05 PM
⏰ 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 ⬇️
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 ⬇️
👏 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, fuelled by fossil fuels, poses a serious threat to the stability of public finance. We welcome this important commitment and progress towards net zero.
September 7, 2026 at 3:53 PM
👏 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, fuelled by fossil fuels, poses a serious threat to the stability of public finance. We welcome this important commitment and progress towards net zero.
“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.
Samba, a migrant and former fisher, spoke about his devastating experience taking the route from Senegal to Spain.
September 4, 2026 at 1:50 PM
“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.
Samba, a migrant and former fisher, spoke about his devastating experience taking the route from Senegal to Spain.
🇪🇺 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:
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:
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,…
ejfoundation.org
September 3, 2026 at 1:49 PM
🇪🇺 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:
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:
🛍️ 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!
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!
September 3, 2026 at 9:14 AM
🛍️ 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!
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!
⚠️ 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 ⬇️
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 ⬇️
APPG on Microplastics launches new report, recommends national plan on microplastics
www.thewi.org.uk
September 2, 2026 at 4:48 PM
⚠️ 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 ⬇️
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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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
Listen now: landclimate.org/in-review-pl...
Featuring @mrmattsimon.bsky.social @policyrelevant.bsky.social & @ejfoundation.org
In Review: Plastics - Land and Climate Review
Alasdair and Bertie listen to highlights from past interviews on plastic pollution.
landclimate.org
September 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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
Listen now: landclimate.org/in-review-pl...
Featuring @mrmattsimon.bsky.social @policyrelevant.bsky.social & @ejfoundation.org
🚨 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/...
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/...
August 27, 2026 at 3:32 PM
🚨 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/...
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/...
🪝 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.
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.
August 26, 2026 at 11:04 AM
🪝 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.
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.
📣 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:
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:
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…
ejfoundation.org
August 21, 2026 at 2:02 PM
📣 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:
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:
🔥 “We are reaping what we have sown.”
Fires, heatwaves and drought. This is the story of Europe’s summer, driven by our emissions.
We find ourselves on a disastrous path, but a better future is within reach.
Read EJF CEO and Founder @stevetrent.bsky.social's climate roadmap in @theecologist.org 🗞️
Fires, heatwaves and drought. This is the story of Europe’s summer, driven by our emissions.
We find ourselves on a disastrous path, but a better future is within reach.
Read EJF CEO and Founder @stevetrent.bsky.social's climate roadmap in @theecologist.org 🗞️
August 18, 2026 at 8:33 AM
🔥 “We are reaping what we have sown.”
Fires, heatwaves and drought. This is the story of Europe’s summer, driven by our emissions.
We find ourselves on a disastrous path, but a better future is within reach.
Read EJF CEO and Founder @stevetrent.bsky.social's climate roadmap in @theecologist.org 🗞️
Fires, heatwaves and drought. This is the story of Europe’s summer, driven by our emissions.
We find ourselves on a disastrous path, but a better future is within reach.
Read EJF CEO and Founder @stevetrent.bsky.social's climate roadmap in @theecologist.org 🗞️
🚨 Turtle rescue in Ghana
With the new turtle season starting in Ghana, our EJF turtle volunteers managed to release an olive ridley that was caught as bycatch.
Some fishers tried to smuggle it for food, but thanks to the quick action of our team, it made its way safely back to the sea.
With the new turtle season starting in Ghana, our EJF turtle volunteers managed to release an olive ridley that was caught as bycatch.
Some fishers tried to smuggle it for food, but thanks to the quick action of our team, it made its way safely back to the sea.
August 14, 2026 at 2:38 PM
🚨 Turtle rescue in Ghana
With the new turtle season starting in Ghana, our EJF turtle volunteers managed to release an olive ridley that was caught as bycatch.
Some fishers tried to smuggle it for food, but thanks to the quick action of our team, it made its way safely back to the sea.
With the new turtle season starting in Ghana, our EJF turtle volunteers managed to release an olive ridley that was caught as bycatch.
Some fishers tried to smuggle it for food, but thanks to the quick action of our team, it made its way safely back to the sea.
🌊 We’re #Hiring a Senior Oceans Campaigner!
We’re seeking someone with advocacy experience and demonstrable impact, superb communication skills, and experience working on relevant issues.
They will turn our evidence of illegal fishing and human rights abuses into action.
Apply by September 9th:
We’re seeking someone with advocacy experience and demonstrable impact, superb communication skills, and experience working on relevant issues.
They will turn our evidence of illegal fishing and human rights abuses into action.
Apply by September 9th:
Senior Oceans Campaigner
As Senior Oceans Campaigner you will deliver the advocacy and campaign strategy for the Ocean programme: understanding the specific changes we are…
ejfoundation.org
August 12, 2026 at 4:05 PM
🌊 We’re #Hiring a Senior Oceans Campaigner!
We’re seeking someone with advocacy experience and demonstrable impact, superb communication skills, and experience working on relevant issues.
They will turn our evidence of illegal fishing and human rights abuses into action.
Apply by September 9th:
We’re seeking someone with advocacy experience and demonstrable impact, superb communication skills, and experience working on relevant issues.
They will turn our evidence of illegal fishing and human rights abuses into action.
Apply by September 9th:
🗞️ Journalist training to combat illegal fishing in Liberia
Last week, we trained 12 Liberian journalists in practical investigative skills to report on key fisheries issues, from illegal, unreported, and unregulated (#IUU) fishing to human rights abuses at sea.
Last week, we trained 12 Liberian journalists in practical investigative skills to report on key fisheries issues, from illegal, unreported, and unregulated (#IUU) fishing to human rights abuses at sea.
August 11, 2026 at 4:13 PM
🗞️ Journalist training to combat illegal fishing in Liberia
Last week, we trained 12 Liberian journalists in practical investigative skills to report on key fisheries issues, from illegal, unreported, and unregulated (#IUU) fishing to human rights abuses at sea.
Last week, we trained 12 Liberian journalists in practical investigative skills to report on key fisheries issues, from illegal, unreported, and unregulated (#IUU) fishing to human rights abuses at sea.
It’s time to end the pile-up of plastic in our bodies and planet 🚨
Plastic shapes daily life in ways we often hardly notice. The food we eat, bottles and utensils, the air we breathe - it all contains plastic particles that make their way into our system and risk serious damage to our health.
Plastic shapes daily life in ways we often hardly notice. The food we eat, bottles and utensils, the air we breathe - it all contains plastic particles that make their way into our system and risk serious damage to our health.
August 5, 2026 at 4:04 PM
It’s time to end the pile-up of plastic in our bodies and planet 🚨
Plastic shapes daily life in ways we often hardly notice. The food we eat, bottles and utensils, the air we breathe - it all contains plastic particles that make their way into our system and risk serious damage to our health.
Plastic shapes daily life in ways we often hardly notice. The food we eat, bottles and utensils, the air we breathe - it all contains plastic particles that make their way into our system and risk serious damage to our health.
🌱 Are you a communications professional with a passion for environmental justice?
We're #Hiring a Senior Communications Manager!
They will manage colleagues in the communications team and oversee the implementation of EJF’s content and digital communications.
Apply by 6pm BST, 11 September:
We're #Hiring a Senior Communications Manager!
They will manage colleagues in the communications team and oversee the implementation of EJF’s content and digital communications.
Apply by 6pm BST, 11 September:
Senior Communications Manager
Senior Communications Manager Position: Senior Communications Manager Based: London (hybrid) Contract: Full-time, permanent Salary: £50,000–£60,000,…
ejfoundation.org
August 4, 2026 at 1:51 PM
🌱 Are you a communications professional with a passion for environmental justice?
We're #Hiring a Senior Communications Manager!
They will manage colleagues in the communications team and oversee the implementation of EJF’s content and digital communications.
Apply by 6pm BST, 11 September:
We're #Hiring a Senior Communications Manager!
They will manage colleagues in the communications team and oversee the implementation of EJF’s content and digital communications.
Apply by 6pm BST, 11 September: