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Deep seabeds are the ultimate wilderness areas and require our utmost scrutiny to prevent their exploitation and degradation. There are many emerging technologies to recover minerals from previously used materials and even tailings. The scientific community and public needs to be vigilant. There are other methods other than deep sea extraction and drilling. We do not need to destroy this irreplaceable , and not thoroughly explored ecosystem for limited, short term economic gain. There are other economic models: ASTEROID WRANGLERS Deep sea mining corporations, and government entities can pivot from searching for resources below water to above and become expert astroid wranglers. Consider the marketing strategies, space is expanding and oceans are not. Essentially economic gains would be for perpetuity. Don't take my word for it please speak to your favorite astrophysicist or learn about the red shift. CIRCULAR ECONOMY The New 3-R's A circular Economic Model reduces material use, redesigns the materials and products to be less resource intensive, and recaptures "the waste" as a resource with material and product benefits. What is the measurable result? The 3-I's Intact ecosystems, economic integrity and immediate use of materials and products. As Captain John Luke Picard stated, "Make it so!"

The long-awaited adoption of the #NatureRestorationLaw is a game changer and will contribute to change the way we see nature in Europe, not as an obstacle to our daily comfort but as what makes us healthy and happy, alongside other very important values such as family and friendship ❤️ 🌳 🐳 🦑 🐟 https://lnkd.in/eUAnDyGr In the marine environment, the #NatureRestorationLaw will build on existing laws, and in particular the #MarineStrategyFrameworkDirective, to reduce cumulative pressures on marine life and create areas of recolonisation for animals and plants, giving us finally an idea of what our seas looked like before we started over-exploiting them. A major challenge is knowledge: we know more about the moon, but also about Mercury and Mars, than we do about our seabed. Why? Because the instruments we use to map these spatial objects don't work as well in the tri-dimensional water environment that are seas and ocean. Today, in a very timely fashion, the European Marine Board IVZW publishes its brief of Marine Habitat Mapping which will hopefully give all of us who work on achieving our legal and policy objectives for the sea ideas and tools to improve this situation, with the objective to close as many knowledge gaps as possible in the next decade.

Here are a few thoughts on #DeepSeaMining, as important discussions are underway this July at the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Council and Assembly, covering key points, including a General Policy for safeguarding the marine environment amid mounting concerns about the potential negative impact of #DeepSeaMining on deep-sea ecosystems. For this still mysterious deep-sea environment, and for all decisions relating to its governance, transparency, accountability, and inclusivity remain key. By upholding these fundamental principles, ISA member states can effectively #DefendTheDeep for future generations. The well-being of our ocean and planet relies on these endeavours. As someone deeply committed to ocean conservation, I believe we need to work together to protect the ecosystems essential for life on Earth. A thriving ocean not only supplies vital oxygen, food, and livelihoods for humanity but preserving its life-giving function requires thoughtful decision-making by governments around the world. IUCN Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC) #DefendTheDeep #KeepInTheDeep #Ocean #MarineLife #MarineConservation #Conservation #OceaConservation #Nature #DeepSea #DeepSeaMining #DSM

Wonderful Presentation on an important issue.

🅱🆁🅴🅰🅺🅸🅽🅶 🅱🅰🅳 🅽🅴🆆🆂 #RestoreNature : EU Member States have failed to achieve the necessary qualified majority to adopt the long-awaited, already watered down 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐰 in today’s meeting of EU ambassadors (#Coreper) contradicting the EU's stated commitment to biodiversity conservation, nature and climate change as embedded in the EU Green Deal. The #RestoreNature coalition, consisting of BirdLife Europe and Central Asia , ClientEarth, EEB and WWF European Policy Office , says: “We condemn all Member States who are not supporting the law – at best, it suggests a deep failure to understand the situation we are in and what it means for the rights of citizens. Allowing Viktor Orbán to sabotage the NRL flies in the face of science, citizens’ concerns, the European Parliament’s support, and corporate backing for the law. It is completely incomprehensible and appalling to see the NRL being sacrificed on the altar of populist anti-green sentiment, devoid of any rational explanation, and undermining the democratic decision-making process.” * (link below)

Looking forward to contributing Alice Belin, European Commission to this important step forward! Understanding ecological thresholds and mapping/predicting what's out there is part of the fundamental evidence base required to implement restoration - our network of experts are ready for the challenge International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) #WGMHM #WGMPAS #WGFBIT #WGDEC science for sustainable seas!

Robust coast guards are strategically important – we propose nature’s coast guards should be seen as pivotal for providing essential services. This article by Bleischwitz Raimund, Scientific Director of the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) GmbH, sheds light on mangroves as ‘blue coast guard and carbon sink’ assets and proposes financing opportunities. Read the full article here https://lnkd.in/eShjc83C Benefit from our bi-weekly insights https://lnkd.in/eHBkegDq #impactinvesting #sustainablefinance #blueeconomy

We are excited to announce that The Nature Conservancy has secured a $4M grant from NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration for the restoration of the Bride Brook estuary at Rocky Neck State Park. This project will enhance ecosystem resilience and improve public access, benefiting both nature and the community. Read more about this initiative: https://nature.ly/4feaCVP 📸: Tebben Gill Lopez/TNC #Conservation #Restoration #RockyNeck

A big wake-up call for parties ahead of #COP16 in Cali next week - Only 2.8% of the world’s ocean is likely to be effectively protected, and at the current pace, just 9.7% will be protected by 2030 - leaving us dramatically short of the #30x30 goal committed to in 2022 by 196 countries. Governments are falling short, but we can't afford to miss this target 🎯 At #COP16, we need decisive action.

Are you interested in #MarineRestoration? 🌊 Make sure to register for this upcoming webinar organised by CLIMAREST and the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) Europe on April 17th at 15:15 CET. We hope to see you there! #RestorationStandards #Webinar #HorizonEurope