U.S. Ocean Justice Organization, Azul, Joins INC-5 for Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations
Busan, Republic of Korea (November 25, 2024) – Azul, a U.S.-based ocean justice organization working with Latinos in the U.S. and across the Americas to protect the ocean and coasts, will be in Busan to advocate for an ambitious, legally-binding global plastics treaty beginning Monday.
Busan, República de Corea (25 de noviembre de 2024) – Azul, una organización de justicia oceánica con base en Estados Unidos que trabaja con los latinos de Estados Unidos y de todo el continente americano para proteger el océano y las costas, estará en Busan para promover un tratado mundial sobre plásticos exigente y legalmente vinculante a partir del lunes.
Ensuring park and beach access for all
In this Capitol Weekly op-ed, California Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva discusses equitable outdoor access and her current efforts in this legislative session to create opportunities for access in the state.
Parks and beaches offer a place to play and they offer a place to belong by knitting our communities together in ways that are hard to quantify, but easy to feel.
Acceso a parques y playas debe de ser libre para todos
In this Spanish-language op-ed in La Opinion, California Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva discusses her proposed legislation, AB 2038, which aims to create equitable outdoor access in her home state.
Se trata de equidad. Se trata de hacer que todos los niños puedan sentir la arena a sus pies y escuchar las olas al romper en la playa, ya sea que provengan de una familia con recursos o de una que vive al día.
Azul’s Rising Leaders Initiative Graduates 2024 National Cohort of Ocean Justice Advocates in Washington, D.C
This week, Azul proudly graduates its second Azul Rising Leaders Initiative cohort of national ocean conservation advocates during Semana Azul (Azul Week) – a high-energy annual advocacy gathering of #LatinosMarinos and ocean justice advocates in Washington, D.C.
Second Annual ‘Upwell: A Wave of Ocean Justice’ Symposium Spotlights Ocean Justice Leadership
Azul, the Center for American Progress, and Urban Ocean Lab welcomed fellow environmental, ocean policy, and progressive organizations and ocean-climate leaders and advocates to Upwell: A Wave of Ocean Justice on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. The event, held for the second consecutive year in person and online, focused on the rising tide of justice and equity in ocean policy by highlighting the stories, experiences, and voices of historically-excluded and marginalized communities in ocean conservation.
Celebrating Estrellas Marinas: California Leaders for Ocean Justice
Azul’s sixth annual Estrella Marina Awards were presented today, celebrating California leaders at the forefront of advocacy and action for ocean justice.
This year’s awardees are Julie Packard, Conservationist, Philanthropist & Executive Director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Deputy Secretary for Equity and Environmental Justice Noaki Schwartz of the California Natural Resources Agency, California State Senator Dave Min, and #LatinosMarinos Organizer Oscar Rodriguez.
Azul Statement on INC-4 Plastic Pollution Treaty Negotiations in Canada
Azul, an ocean justice organization working with Latines to protect the ocean and coasts, shares the following statement on behalf of Azul’s Founder and Executive Director Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš at the conclusion of the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-4) in Canada
Hacia un acuerdo global sobre plásticos: es hora de regular el agua embotellada
In this Spanish-language op-ed in La Opinion, Dr. Raul Pacheco-Vega writes about the negative impacts of single-use plastic water bottles and the opportunity to reach a global treaty at INC-4 to stop plastic pollution. #INC4 #TratadoDePlásticos #DejaElPlástico
“El agua es un derecho humano, pero se ha transformado en producto comercial que ha resultado en dos problemas a escala masiva: la extracción desmedida, y producción de envases para su comercialización que no cesa.”
Ocean Justice for All Requires Strong Action on Plastic Pollution
Our client partner, Azul, is calling for a strong global plastics treaty that eliminates plastic pollution.
This op-ed was originally published in Spanish in El Diario on March 25, 2024.
La Justicia Oceánica para Todos requiere una acción contundente contra la contaminación por plástico
In this Spanish-language op-ed in El Diario, our client partners at Azul calls on the United States to take a strong stance in the global #PlasticsTreaty to advance #OceanJustice!
Azul Statement on California Legislation to Eliminate Grocery Store Plastic Bags by 2026
Azul, a Latinx-led and serving environmental justice organization working to protect the ocean and coasts, releases the following statement on behalf of Marce Gutierrez-Graudiņš, Azul’s founder and executive director:
Azul’s Award-Winning Ocean Justice Documentary, EnClave, Premieres on YouTube
Azul’s award-winning film, EnClave, which explores the historical and geopolitical factors involved in the extensive extraction of our ocean and the impacts of those actions on our lives, will be accessible via YouTube for free streaming beginning Friday, February 2nd. Prior to the premiere, viewers will have access to a livestream featuring the film’s leading character who will discuss ocean justice and the significance of the release day – El Día de Yemayá, a tribute to the celebration of the ocean, held in parts of Latin America.
Ocean Justice Organization, Azul, Issues Statement on the Release of the Nation’s Inaugural Ocean Justice Strategy
The following is a statement from Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš, Founder and Executive Director of Azul, and a member of the Ocean Justice Forum’s Steering Committee, on the Biden-Harris Administration’s release of the first U.S. Ocean Justice Strategy.
A Gathering in Smith River: Three Federally Recognized California Tribal Nations Celebrate the Designation of the First U.S. Indigenous Marine Stewardship Area
Smith River, CA (December 7, 2023) – The Resighini Tribe of the Yurok People, Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation and Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria joined together in California to celebrate the designation of the first U.S. Indigenous Marine Stewardship Area – the first ever ocean protection area designated by Tribal governments in the United States.
Ocean Justice Leaders & Allies React to the First-Ever White House Ocean Justice Strategy
Washington, D.C. – The Ocean Justice Forum applauds the Biden-Harris Administration upon the release of the nation’s first-ever White House Ocean Justice Strategy. According to the Biden-Harris Administration, the Ocean Justice Strategy is intended to build upon the White House Ocean Climate Action Plan, released in March 2023, to further the vision, goals, and high-level objectives for coordinating and guiding ocean justice activities across the Federal Government while minimizing the impacts of ocean climate action to ocean justice communities and those on the frontline of climate change.
Historic Ocean Action: Three Federally-Recognized California Tribal Nations Declare First U.S. Indigenous Marine Stewardship Area
Sacramento, CA (September 22, 2023) – It’s an unprecedented day for Indigenous sovereignty and Indigenous-led coastal conservation as three federally-recognized California Tribal Nations announce the Yurok-Tolowa-Dee-ni' Indigenous Marine Stewardship Area – the first-ever ocean protection area designated by Tribal governments in the United States.