Many ships use outdated and dangerous fossil fuels to travel the oceans. We lead international coalitions that advocate a ban on oil in the Arctic and a transition to clean energy for the shipping industry. We also seek laws that protect wildlife and coastal communities by keeping ships out of sensitive areas.

Maritime shipping regulation at MEPC82

Blog Post | October 11, 2024 | Salo Aburto
In London, the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 82nd Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC82) recently concluded, marking a significant gathering to discuss the regulation of maritime shipping. Here’s a comprehensive...

Is Amazon Failing on its Maritime Decarbonization Commitments?

Press Release | October 8, 2024
As Amazon races to kickoff the holiday season with its two-day Prime Day member events on October 8th and 9th, Pacific Environment’s Ship It Zero campaign is again sounding...

Global South climate advocates stress urgency for a strong carbon levy on maritime shipping

Press Release | September 30, 2024
Read how activists join Pacific Environment at the UN International Maritime Organization’s conference.

Experts detail devastating consequences of cruise ship and ocean going vessel scrubber use

Press Release | September 19, 2024
Co-hosts and experts from Pacific Environment, Southeast Alaska Conservation Council and Alaska Community Action on Toxics held an hour-long webinar on scrubber pollution and what can be done to...

Amazon’s U.S. transportation pollution surges since company announced ‘Climate Pledge’ five years ago

Press Release | September 13, 2024
SEATTLE (Traditional Puget Sound Salish and Duwamish Lands) — Since Amazon announced its “Climate Pledge” initiative to reduce emissions in September of 2019, the company continued to expand its...

Climate Campaign Director, Corporate

Job | September 5, 2024 | Gwen Dobbs
Pacific Environment seeks a Climate Campaign Director, Corporate who'll lead our Ship It Zero campaign and all corporate strategies to influence major shipping companies to rapidly transition ships off...