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Ocean
High Seas Treaty paves the way for ocean protection
In partnership with the European Commission
Just 1 per cent of the high seas are protected — a far cry from the global goal to safeguard 30 per cent of our oceans and seas by 2030. A year on from the High Seas Agreement wrap-up at the United Nations, are we making progress towards protecting ocean life from expanding high-sea industries?
Ocean
Interview: Why is a high seas treaty crucial for marine biodiversity?
In partnership with the European Commission
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has played a central role in the sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. Minna Epps, Director of the IUCN Ocean Team, shared her insights with Euronews.
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The Road To Green
The Ivory Coast’s path to deforestation-free cocoa
In partnership with The European Commission
Euronews Reporter Cyril Fourneris travels to the Ivory Coast, the Netherlands and Brussels to follow the cocoa supply chain and learn how sustainable and exploration-free chocolate is better for the planet and the livelihoods of producers.
Italy
Fishing villages in Naples ditch polystyrene in microplastic U-turn
The United Nations Environment Programme says 730 tonnes of plastic litter is dumped in the Mediterranean Sea every day. Euronews reporter Luca Palamara speaks to fishermen in Naples looking to cut down on plastic waste generated by the trade.
Euronews Witness
The Vareš silver mine: A brighter future for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Strategic metals are key for the European Union as it looks to reduce its dependence on Chinese or Russian raw materials. However, a flagship mining project in Bosnia and Herzegovina is stirring anger among some residents.
