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🆕 Nature restoration law! The new law aims to put measures in place to restore at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030, and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050. It also aims to mitigate climate change and the effects of natural disasters. The regulation will now be published in the EU’s Official Journal and enter into force. It will become directly applicable in all member states. By 2033, the Commission will review the application of the regulation and its impacts on the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, as well as its wider socio-economic effects. ➡ https://lnkd.in/eXRqEmS5 #WetlandsConservation #WetlandsMatter

Compliance with Australian laws is crucial for international vessels operating in Australian waters. The Australian Biofouling Management Requirements (ABFMR) help prevent the spread of invasive aquatic marine species, requiring vessels to provide detailed biofouling management practices before arrival. We follow the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) 2015 Anti-Fouling and In-Water Cleaning Guidelines for best practices in maintenance, removal and disposal of biofouling. Before any work begins, we address concerns from governing bodies, ensuring procedures align with state biosecurity enforcement and the Australian Border Force (ABF) to maintain operational integrity and environmental stewardship. #KROV #MarineAssetSpecialists #HullCleaning #HullInspection #CivilMarineWorks #OPLInPortOperations #DiverServices #CommercialDiving #Australia #NewZealand

No yafflers here….A big few days in Hobart with the Ports Australia Biennial Conference. In its 48th occurrence, this year’s conference will feature more than 300 industry leaders and cover crucial topics such as maritime decarbonisation, green shipping, cybersecurity, and the geopolitical challenges in our region. In lovely Hobart for a couple of days and attending for AMS Group are Glen Marshall and Simon Brooks.   Maritime & Infrastructure Technology Solutions, Poseidon Sea Pilots, Access Datacom, and Maritime & Aviation Survival Solutions are proud AMS Group companies. Together they maintain, safeguard, and secure Australia’s (and Asia-Pacific’s) critical infrastructure and provide mission critical services and solutions in the technology, infrastructure, security, marine pilotage, marine operations, and search and rescue domains.   #technology #infrastructure #security #marinepilotage #searchandrescue #aviation #maritime #vts #IALA #ASIAL #AMPI #portsaustralia

Human-wildlife conflict poses a significant threat to our oceans and marine life. At SANCCOB, we are dedicated to addressing these challenges with urgency and unwavering commitment. From entangled penguins to polluted waters, the human impact on marine ecosystems is profound. But together, we can make a difference. You can help protect our oceans and their inhabitants by contributing and sharing updates on our legal action against the Office of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment. We are advocating for biologically significant closures in reducing the competition for prey ( Anchovies & Sardines) between African penguins and the commercial purse-seine fisheries. This competition is a major factor in the rapid decline of African penguin populations, potentially leading to their extinction in the wild by 2035. Let's unite for a sustainable ocean. #Conservation #MarineLife #SANCCOB

In case you don't follow my Simplify Ballast page (and seriously, we've talked about this...), I don't want you to miss the fact that #BWMS training is both a thing and very important. The regulators are getting smart about #ballast. Shouldn't you? #RUReady? #ballastwater #compliance #train4compliance

#CDHAlert | In today's alert, Alistair Young, Alecia Pienaar, and Anneri du Preez discuss how the revised Draft Regulations for Implementing and Enforcing Priority Air Quality Management Plans will impact reclamation operations. On 17 May 2024, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment published the proposed Regulations for Implementing and Enforcing Priority Area Air Quality Management Plans (2024 Draft Regulations) for comment. Underpinned by a litigious past, the 2024 Draft Regulations are long overdue and are set to impact private sector players whose operations are located within declared priority air quality areas. Comments on the 2024 Draft Regulations are due on or before 18 June 2024. Click here to read more - https://bit.ly/3R4ZaT3 #environmentallaw #airquality #2024draftregulations

In Stockholm, Minister for Climate Action Alasdair Allan met with Sweden’s Minister for Climate and Environment Romina Pourmokhtari. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇸🇪 They discussed work being done to restore our respective peatlands, and how we can work together to address the climate and nature crises. Scotland and Sweden have many shared opportunities and challenges when it comes to protecting and decarbonising our natural environments - we are excited to grow our partnership in this area! ☀️ Regeringskansliet, Klimat- och näringslivsdepartementet | Forestry and Land Scotland | Scottish Forestry

Friday Facts 💡 Did you know that forest certification ensures our forests are well-managed, legally harvested, and beneficial for the environment, society, and economy? Certification programs like PEFC International and FSC Australia and New Zealand hold forest managers accountable to globally recognised standards, protecting our precious natural resources. In Australia, 20.4 million hectares of forests were certified under the Responsible Wood Certification Scheme and 1.2 million hectares under the Forest Stewardship Council by June 2023. An estimated 1.06 million hectares were certified under both! Data: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

People get very upset when I talk about this because their backgrounds have trained them to reject complex, multivariable responses to things like extreme urban heat, especially in favor of tech and innovation, but the truth is that we will never be able to build grids that will keep up with the heat demands of the future (especially if the primary users will be people who cannot afford to leave their increasingly uninhabitable homes). So we need to find ways to alleviate the stress on whatever grids we can build, reimagine urban environments to be less physically miserable, and do so in ways that are long lasting and cost effective.

Did you know that even simple innovations can enhance fisheries and promote sustainability? You don't always need sophisticated technology; sometimes, the right knowledge and easily accessible tools are enough. Our founder and CEO Rusdian Hafiz, in collaboration with Kopernik, has been training fishermen with these practical and sustainable techniques. Let’s dive deeper into the methods that can support better fisheries management. #iHiConsulting #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #Fisheries #Innovation