Seas At Risk is a European network of environmental and nature protection organizations that advocates for policies to protect seas and oceans. Its mission is to ensure the resilience of marine ecosystems to climate change and human-induced threats such as overfishing and plastic pollution. To prevent further biodiversity loss, it is crucial to restore marine ecosystems and establish effective marine protected areas.
The network brings together 33 organizations from 15 European countries and has been advocating for sea protection at the European and international level for more than 30 years. Headquartered in Brussels, Seas At Risk actively collaborates with the institutions of the European Union, the United Nations, and other institutions and expert bodies that shape marine governance policies.
Key areas of work
Members of the Seas At Risk network cooperate on a range of marine protection initiatives, including:
- establishing and improving the effectiveness of marine protected areas
- advocating for the sustainable use of seas and marine resources, which includes:
- reducing destructive fishing practices and using selective fishing gear
- developing environmentally friendly practices in aquaculture
- promoting sustainable maritime and renewable energy use of marine space with minimal impact on habitats and species
- reducing plastic and microplastic pollution
- raising public awareness through educational and information campaigns
Why is Seas At Risk membership important for Sunce?
As a member of this network, Sunce actively contributes to advocacy initiatives for marine protection and takes part in the international exchange of knowledge and experience. Membership provides opportunities for:
- strengthening capacities through cooperation with European organizations
- participating in policy-making for marine conservation and sustainable resource management
- implementing joint advocacy and communication activities at the European level
- accessing the latest research and best practices in marine ecosystem protection.
Through its work within the Seas At Risk network, Sunce contributes to stronger advocacy for the protection of seas and oceans, not only in Croatia but also at the European level.