Key takeaways A solution to the alarming problem of proliferating black carbon emissions in the Arctic may (finally) advance at an upcoming meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s Pollution Prevention and Response subcommittee (PPR 13). As Pacific Environment is one of only a handful of NGOs with “consultative status” at the IMO, my colleagues and … Read more
I got off the plane to find a long list of texts — messages filled with anger and disappointment about the delay of the historic climate framework at the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Those words were still echoing in my mind when I spotted a group that evening: the U.S. delegation, celebrating at the local … Read more
California’s leadership in sustainable trade took center stage in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2025, during a California trade mission led by California State Treasurer Fiona Ma. The delegation brought together more than 50 delegates from the California legislature, port authorities and private industry for high-level talks with the Port of Yokohama on port resiliency and … Read more
With new shore power projects at home and ongoing advocacy on the global stage, Pacific Environment is charting a cleaner course for shipping Shipping is the engine of global trade but it’s also one of the dirtiest industries on the planet, responsible for nearly 3% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions and major sources of toxic … Read more
How Washington’s busiest ports are reducing pollution and leading the way in maritime sustainability From cruise ships plugging into new shore power at the Port of Seattle to container ships plugging into electricity in the Port of Tacoma, the region’s ports are charging ahead with investments that will deliver cleaner air and healthier communities. These … Read more
Welcome to the June 2024 edition of Pacific Environment’s monthly e-newsletter! This is an opportunity to highlight some of our work and share our victories for communities, climate and wildlife. Arctic, Marine & Climate LinkedIn Live “Tide Talk” Did you miss our LinkedIn Live? We (“tide”) talked everything from the plastic threat to sea life … Read more
Late yesterday, Plastic Pollution Coalition along with many other organizations from the Break Free From Plastic allies delivered 345,606 petition signatures from civil society calling on the Biden administration to negotiate a legally binding treaty that centers impacted communities, public health, and human rights while acknowledging the myriad impacts that plastic poses at all stages … Read more
By James Gamble, Senior Director, Arctic Program Home to imperiled polar bears, bowhead whales and more than 5,000 species of wildlife, the Arctic is feeling the brunt of climate change more than any other region in the world. Snow and ice are melting at an increasing rate – contributing to rising sea levels and causing … Read more
Five years into the start of our initiative to eliminate plastic pollution in Vietnam, I feel immense pride in how much Pacific Environment and our partners have accomplished with our Zero Waste movement. Our goal: minimize single-use waste, reduce consumption, and ensure that products are made to be reused. Each passing year sees our movement … Read more
By Xuan Thi Quach, Vietnam Country Director Greetings from Nairobi, Kenya, from the third round of United Nations negotiations for a Global Plastic Treaty. There are many challenges to achieving a strong treaty, but today I feel optimistic. I am here alongside hundreds of other plastic activists from around the world. We are united in our … Read more
Pacific Environment awards prize to largest locally managed Marine Protected Area We have just returned from another successful partnership with the Para El Mar MPA Awards (for the sea), a biennial event that aims to recognize and award the outstanding locally-managed marine protected areas (MPAs) and MPA networks in the Philippines. The awards were spirited, … Read more
