Global Fishing Watch is an independent organization dedicated to advancing ocean transparency through cutting-edge technology.

It utilizes satellite data and machine learning to visualize, track, and analyze global commercial fishing activity. This platform helps combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, promoting sustainable practices worldwide.

Their free, public platform provides critical data and tools for governments, researchers, and the public to better understand and manage marine resources.

Global Fishing Watch (GFW), a free online tool from Oceana, SkyTruth, and Google, reveals the apparent fishing activity of over 35,000 commercial vessels globally. Regularly updated with data since 2012, GFW publicly shares vital information to enhance ocean health, support fishery management, and combat illegal fishing. This revolutionary tool empowers governments, journalists, and citizens to track vessels, enforce rules, and protect marine ecosystems.

GFW uses public Automatic Identification System (AIS) data, collected by satellite and terrestrial receivers. Over 20 million data points are added daily, enabling GFW to track vessel movement and classify it as "fishing" or "non-fishing" activity.

In March 2016, the Obama administration removed the Atlantic from oil drilling plans for five years, a decision influenced by coastal residents. This marked a significant victory for Oceana and the people of the East Coast, demonstrating that their voices were heard in Washington.

Learn more about Oceana's campaigns: Oceana Climate & Energy Campaign

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Nearly 800 million people lack sufficient food, and two billion suffer from micronutrient deficiencies. As the global population grows, food production must dramatically increase. Our oceans offer a powerful solution: by restoring them, we can feed the world.

Fish are a "perfect protein"—nutritious, inexpensive to produce, and require no farmland or freshwater. A fully restored ocean could sustainably provide a healthy fish meal daily for over one billion people. We can achieve this by implementing three basic steps in just 25 countries: managing catch and protecting vital habitats.

To learn more, visit Oceana.org.

The ocean profoundly impacts everyone, even those far from the coast. It regulates our climate, stores carbon, and provides essential nutrients that sustain forests.

Oceana is dedicated to protecting these vital marine environments. Through efforts against offshore drilling, seafood fraud, and other threats, Oceana works to safeguard our oceans now and in the future.

Karl-Henrik Robért, founder of The Natural Step, discusses a sustainable future in relation to innovation.

He explores key questions: What does a sustainable future entail? Are we losing paradise? How do innovation and creativity connect with sustainability? (2015)

Dr. Karl-Henrik Robèrt, founder of The Natural Step, offers a key insight into the circular economy.

He clarifies that it should be understood as a means to an end, rather than a goal in itself.

To foster a thriving social system, understanding the pillars of social sustainability is crucial.

Karl-Henrik Robért, founder of The Natural Step, outlines five key factors essential for achieving this goal.

Discover The Natural Step and sustainability explained in a fantastic two-minute animation. This video clearly outlines the core concepts of the Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development (FSSD), including its four sustainability principles.

Written by our friends at RealEyes in Dublin, who specialize in helping organizations benefit from sustainability, and developed by Trevor Courtney at Igloo Animations, this engaging resource simplifies complex ideas. We encourage you to watch, like, and share it widely to promote understanding of sustainability and the FSSD.

This film is featured in The Natural Step's new e-learning program, "The Sustainability Journey."

This introductory online course on sustainable development is currently available in 12 languages.

The film "Arctic Emergency: Scientists Speak On Melting Ice and Global Impacts" features climate scientists discussing the critical state of the Arctic. Rising temperatures are causing sea ice melt and permafrost thaw, destabilizing what's known as "Earth's Air Conditioner."

This rapid Arctic transformation is central to global warming's profound impacts on weather patterns, natural systems, and human life worldwide.

The film features experts such as Jennifer Francis (Rutgers/Woods Hole), Ron Prinn (MIT), Natalia Shakhova (U. Alaska-Fairbanks), Kevin Schaefer (NSIDC), Stephen J. Vavrus (U. Wisconsin-Madison), Nikita Zimov (Russian Academy of Sciences), Jorien Vonk (Utrecht), and Jeff Masters (Weather Underground).

Cherri Foytlin (BOLD Louisiana), Faith Gemmil (REDOIL Alaska), and Monique Verdin (United Houma Nation) have voiced their opposition to the Obama Administration's recently announced 5-year offshore drilling plan.

For the full response from Gulf Coast grassroots groups, please read more here: https://anothergulf.com/2016/11/18/dear-president-obama-love-the-gulf/

This year, 22% of the Great Barrier Reef's coral died in its worst recorded bleaching event.

Despite witnessing this climate change devastation, the Australian government continues to support a massive expansion of coal mining.

While Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull may focus on a fossil fuel future, global trends indicate a different direction.

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Consumers bear responsibility for the entire product lifecycle, from resource extraction and manufacturing to eventual disposal. Despite holding admirable sustainability values, our purchasing behaviors often fail to align, impeding progress in environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Individual actions form the foundation for meaningful change.

For more insights, see Part One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TFWbpgCFjg

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Environmental and economic problems like low wages and unemployment are often blamed on a hard-to-regulate U.S. economy. However, this system is intentionally rigged for the wealthy. Laws and policies overwhelmingly favor them, allowing control of vast resources and lavish living, while most Americans struggle paycheck to paycheck.

Despite ample resources, our economic system is designed for the wealthy, who manipulate it via political influence. It could easily be regulated to ensure decent jobs, healthcare, and homes for all. Yet, we largely complain without taking action.

See related content: Part One and Part Two.

This interview features Jane Griffiths, who shares insights into her personal journey at Janssen.

She also discusses the process of embedding sustainability into the company's broader business strategy.

Senior executives from WRI, Citi, Hormel Foods, and JetBlue Airways share how they integrate Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their sustainability programs.

They offer insights on evolving sustainability strategies to align with relevant SDGs. Participants will learn to update their approaches to meet SDG targets and discover effective methods for engaging stakeholders on diverse strategic goals and sustainability topics.

This video shares insights and feedback from speakers and attendees.

It highlights their experiences at the co-located Sustainable Supply Chain and CR Reporting Summits.

Access an exclusive session recording from the Responsible Business Summit New York 2016. For more event details, visit www.ethicalcorp.com/rbs-usa.

Hear from Assent Compliance and ICTI Care Foundation on strategies to enhance your supply chain. Learn how to identify and mitigate risks by understanding supplier demands, foster a robust value chain through supplier sustainability development, and integrate company values into supplier efforts by strengthening internal infrastructure.