Diving: Can coral reefs survive mass tourism?
On the French archipelago of Guadeloupe, thousands of snorkellers visit the Pigeon Islands every year, putting the reef under huge stress. Despite warnings not to touch or stand on the … Read More
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Exclusive: Global egg industry investigation reveals widespread abuse of caged hens amid bird-flu pandemic
A global investigation into industrial egg farming found hens were kept in cramped and filthy cages in more than 35 countries, raising animal welfare and public health concerns. Global animal … Read More
UN ocean summit to end with boost for marine conservation, no mention of fossil fuels
The UN Ocean Conference in the southern French city of Nice concludes this Friday with countries taking steps towards marine protection and declaring a battle over deep sea-mining, but slammed … Read More
In Kazakhstan, Caspian Sea is disappearing at alarming pace
The world’s largest landlocked body of water, the Caspian Sea, is evaporating at an alarming pace. Since the 1990s, its level has fallen by more than 3 metres. With ports … Read More
Climate change disrupting species’ habitats and altering both productivity and seasonality
The high seas treaty could be law by the end of the year, affording protection to marine life in the vast swathes of ocean that belong to no one. The … Read More
'We want to add ecocide to the list of international crimes': Head of Stop Ecocide International
The head of Stop Ecocide International has spoke to FRANCE 24 from the UN Ocean Conference in the south of France about the need to legally recognise crimes against the … Read More
Clothes at what cost? French fast fashion bill puts onus on Chinese brands
How to stop our needless overconsumption of cheaper and cheaper clothes that pollute the planet? France’s Senate has passed a bill to curb advertising and tax pollution on fast fashion, with … Read More
'Protecting our oceans: Behavioural change comes from laws and changing of the system'
The international treaty on the high seas, which focuses on conservation and sustainable use of maritime areas beyond national jurisdictions, has received sufficient support to take effect early in 2026, … Read More
'We can't continue to allow people to retreat from science' – John Kerry
Speaking to FRANCE 24 on the sidelines of the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, former US Secretary of State John Kerry stressed that ‘we can’t continue to allow people to … Read More
REPLAY : Emmanuel Macron press conference at UN Oceans Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday spoke at the UN Ocean Summit in the French Riviera city of Nice where he criticised plans by US President Donald Trump to fast-track … Read More