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🤿This 23 May, join us and BEUC - The European Consumer Organisation for a deep dive into EU green policies and the EU Ecolabel !   🏄We will hear from sustainable business frontrunners and policy-makers about how companies can navigate this ocean of opportunities and ride the wave of change towards a greener future. 🌊Sign up or spread the word. #EUEcolabel #SustainableBusiness #EUpact4future

Everyone should watch this, especially policy makers and investors. Among the most interesting things in this presentation, I'll remember: - CSR is good, but not good enough. Any business should REGENERATE the planet as a net result of all its actions, - Entrepreneurs taking the right actions for climate shouldn't be considered as heroes anymore. Government should protect them enough to change the paradigm: businesses respecting nature (and, hence, humanity) should be the norm and not the exception. To 2030 and your exceptional guests, thank you! Take some time to watch this, it's really worth it: https://lnkd.in/eKeA4PaR

𝐀𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 🌊 The Water Revolution Foundation has issued an open letter, calling on the superyacht community to take bold steps towards a more sustainable future. 🌱 This thought-provoking piece highlights the role we all play in protecting our oceans while maintaining the luxury and innovation the industry is known for. Dive into the full letter and join the conversation on how we can revolutionise sustainability in yachting at: https://ow.ly/cScx50UJjnt What initiatives or innovations do you think are key to making a meaningful impact? Share your thoughts below! 👇

Sustainable Practices for Environmental Leaders Diving Deeper Series How to Move from Panic to Power You’ve heard the saying, “You create your own reality.” #What does that really mean? We are all living on earth at the same time and have similar experiences to each other, but the value we place on them is highly dependent upon where and how we were raised…more… https://lnkd.in/gnvhb3e3

https://lnkd.in/d7c9rTZZ Why marine sustainability is not taken seriously. There could be several reasons why some people do not take marine sustainability seriously: 1. Lack of Awareness: Some individuals may not be aware of the issues facing marine ecosystems and the importance of their conservation. They may have limited exposure to information about marine sustainability or may not understand the long-term consequences of their actions on the marine environment. 2. Conflicting Interests: Economic interests, such as fishing, shipping, or offshore industries, may conflict with marine sustainability measures. Some people prioritize short-term economic gains over long-term environmental sustainability. They may not see the economic benefits of a healthy marine ecosystem or may believe that the costs outweigh the benefits. 3. Denial or Skepticism: Some individuals may deny or be skeptical about the scientific evidence supporting the need for marine sustainability. They may question the validity of research or believe that environmental concerns are exaggerated or politically motivated. Denial or skepticism can prevent people from taking these issues seriously. 4. Lack of Personal Connection: People who do not have personal experiences with the marine environment may not feel directly impacted or connected to it. Their daily lives may not involve regular interactions or dependencies on the ocean, leading to a lack of personal motivation to prioritize marine sustainability. 5. Government and Policy Inefficiencies: Governments may fail to implement or enforce effective policies and regulations to protect marine ecosystems. Inadequate or inconsistent policies can create a perception that marine sustainability is not a priority, leading people to believe that their individual actions will not make a significant difference. 6. Short-term Thinking: People often prioritize immediate needs and benefits over long-term consequences. Marine sustainability often requires long-term planning and efforts that may not provide immediate rewards. This short-term thinking can discourage individuals from taking actions to support marine sustainability. 7. Prioritization of Other Issues: With numerous global challenges, some people may prioritize other pressing issues such as poverty, health, or climate change over marine sustainability. They may feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of problems and choose to focus their attention and resources on different areas. Arivo.online

Our action plan summarises the key actions Sport England will take to deliver its environmental sustainability strategy, Every Move 🗒️ But it also outlines ideas on how sports clubs and organisations, as well as individuals, can make a change 👇 #WorldEnvironmentDay | #EveryMove

💙🙌 Symbiosis Between Communities and Their Environment 🙌💙   🌏 As we all know, our oceans and coastal communities around the world are facing a huge amount of climate change-related challenges.   🌿 Our latest photostory investigates the Symbosis project in South East Asia and how it implements community-led projects to counter the effects of climate change.   🐟 The project began after a devastating storm in 2004 damaged Sikao Bay's seabed. Locals worked together to restore biodiversity and saw a resurgence in marine life. From this, the seed was planted which eventually grew into Symbiosis.   🌐 By embracing sustainable fishing methods, communities have shifted from destructive practices to regulated, eco-friendly techniques, ensuring their livelihoods without compromising the bay’s ecological future.   🔬 Meanwhile, scientific collaboration is enhanced as Indonesian NGO Perkumpulan Pemandu Penyelam Amed and Dutch NGO Coral Reef Care work together to accelerate reef recovery. They do so by planting "corals of opportunity" on engineered structures to outpace harmful algal growth.   🌍 Symbiosis isn't just a project; it's a movement. By documenting and disseminating these community successes, it aims to inspire ongoing positive actions that safeguard our marine environments for future generations.   📷 Explore the full story in four languages on our website: https://lnkd.in/dfqEX4-d   Photographer: Giacomo d'Orlando Coral Reef Care WWF Asia-Pacific Irfan Rana Lan Mercado Raquel Solomon Araral Jeff Camkin Maria Honig Robin Pho Niloofar Sadeghi Ulka Kelkar Terry van Kalken Cristina Rumbaitis del Rio Ven Paolo Valenzuela, PhD

I'm excited to share that I recently had the opportunity to talk about Environmental, Social, and Governance practices in an intervew in IN Business News. Check out the latest issue to read my insights on the importance of sustainable business strategies.

https://lnkd.in/dzUDpN7H Why marine sustainability is not taken seriously. There could be several reasons why some people do not take marine sustainability seriously: 1. Lack of Awareness: Some individuals may not be aware of the issues facing marine ecosystems and the importance of their conservation. They may have limited exposure to information about marine sustainability or may not understand the long-term consequences of their actions on the marine environment. 2. Conflicting Interests: Economic interests, such as fishing, shipping, or offshore industries, may conflict with marine sustainability measures. Some people prioritize short-term economic gains over long-term environmental sustainability. They may not see the economic benefits of a healthy marine ecosystem or may believe that the costs outweigh the benefits. 3. Denial or Skepticism: Some individuals may deny or be skeptical about the scientific evidence supporting the need for marine sustainability. They may question the validity of research or believe that environmental concerns are exaggerated or politically motivated. Denial or skepticism can prevent people from taking these issues seriously. 4. Lack of Personal Connection: People who do not have personal experiences with the marine environment may not feel directly impacted or connected to it. Their daily lives may not involve regular interactions or dependencies on the ocean, leading to a lack of personal motivation to prioritize marine sustainability. 5. Government and Policy Inefficiencies: Governments may fail to implement or enforce effective policies and regulations to protect marine ecosystems. Inadequate or inconsistent policies can create a perception that marine sustainability is not a priority, leading people to believe that their individual actions will not make a significant difference. 6. Short-term Thinking: People often prioritize immediate needs and benefits over long-term consequences. Marine sustainability often requires long-term planning and efforts that may not provide immediate rewards. This short-term thinking can discourage individuals from taking actions to support marine sustainability. 7. Prioritization of Other Issues: With numerous global challenges, some people may prioritize other pressing issues such as poverty, health, or climate change over marine sustainability. They may feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of problems and choose to focus their attention and resources on different areas. Arivo.online

The Balearic Islands continues to lead the way as a global brand strategising the development of the leisure marine sector as a resilient and positive tourism model. It’s for that reason that the Balearic Marine Cluster Pedro Suasi, together with a leading panel of sustainability experts, Lucia Mingot, Mar Vera Vives, Marco Mendoza, Steve Smid are working together to develop a simple, effective and impactful sustainability reporting framework aligned to the #UN #SDGs.  A framework which can be used by micro, small and medium sized businesses in the Balearic Islands leisure marine sector to identify, measure, manage and communicate their impact in specific and relevant sustainability development goals. In the latest session we took a deep dive into #SDG 14 - Life below the water. The official wording is to "Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development”. Target areas for the project include: 🛢️ REDUCE MARINE POLLUTION 🐳 PROTECT AND RESTORE ECOSYSTEMS 🌊 REDUCE OCEAN ACIDIFICATION 🐟 SUSTAINABLE FISHING 🏖️ CONSERVE COASTAL AND MARINE AREAS 💶 INCREASE THE ECONOMIC BENEFITS FROM SUSTAINABLE USE OF MARINE RESOURCES 🧪 INCREASE SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY FOR OCEAN HEALTH 🎣 SUPPORT SMALL SCALE FISHERS 🚢 IMPLEMENT AND ENFORCE INTERNATIONAL SEA LAW Embracing SDG 17 - Partnerships for the goals, I’m delighted that Blue ESG is collaborating on the project and that collectively we are accelerating progress and achieving measured and credible impact for the oceans, and a positive communication strategy which demonstrates to society that we are being accountable and responsible for the impact of the sector. I'm personally an advocate for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Send me a DM to learn more about adopting the SDGs as part of your business operating model. Blue ESG - Maritime ESG Made Easy United Nations United Nations Global Compact #SDGs #ESG #impactleadership