Open letter from Environmental Civil Society Organisations to the European…
To: Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Cc: Teresa Ribera, Executive Vice-President for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition; Henna...
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Protect the ocean.
Since 1990, Surfrider Foundation has become a reference in the fight for the protection of the ocean and its users, with the passion and commitment of its community on the ground.
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Surfrider Foundation works with all social actors (individual citizens and the public and private sectors) on 3 main issues.
Marine litter
8 million tons of waste are thrown into the ocean each year – 80% of which is plastic.
Learn moreCoastal Development and Climate Change
Coastal erosion, rising water levels, maritime transport, offshore platforms: the health of our coasts and oceans is permanently under threat.
Learn moreWater quality and health
Waste from agricultural areas, urban areas, even sewage: many sources of pollution threaten the quality of our coastal waters.
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Plastic pollution: can we clean up the ocean?
Numerous associations and companies are promising to ” clean up the ocean ” by cleaning its surface flooded with waste. We want to believe in a miracle solution, but we can legitimately wonder whether these communication campaigns reflect truly effective action. Aren’t they just scraping the surface of a far deeper and more complex problem? […]
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