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Celebrating 6.5 Years of Global Impact as the GloFouling Partnerships Project Comes to a Close
The GloFouling Partnerships Project has officially concluded in May, marking the end of 6.5 years of pioneering global collaboration to...
Nina Reshetar
Jun 91 min read
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The IMO Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety: A Model for UN–Industry Collaboration in Ocean Governance
As the international community intensifies efforts to address the pressures facing our oceans, the United Nations has increasingly turned...
Nina Reshetar
Jun 95 min read
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3rd GloFouling R&D Forum and Exhibition
he 3rd Global GEF-UNDP-IMO GloFouling Partnerships R&D Forum and Exhibition concluded successfully in Busan, Republic of Korea, bringing...
Jurga Å aulÄ—
Nov 11, 20245 min read
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The Philippines Leads Biofouling Management Awareness Event at BEACON 2024
From September 30 to October 2, the Philippines took a proactive role to spearhead the Awareness-Raising Event on Biofouling Management
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Oct 23, 20242 min read
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Global Industry Alliance Gathers for Penultimate Meeting Under the GloFouling Partnerships Team
On October 3rd, the Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety convened for its third of four meetings in 2024.
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Oct 4, 20241 min read
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Global Industry Alliance re-elects the chair and elects first vice-chair
Global Industry Alliance ( GIA ) for Marine Biosafety convened on 20 June for the second of four meetings in 2024. The GIA members –...
Jurga Å aulÄ—
Jul 18, 20243 min read
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Biofouling focused events in Panama
Panama - Partnering Country of both GloFouling Partnerships and TEST Biofouling projects, hosted a series of biofouling focused events.
Jurga Å aulÄ—
Jul 12, 20243 min read
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Pilot Training on Dry-Dock Operations for Biofouling Management
This is the third training course developed under the project, the latest one focusing on dry-dock operations for biofouling management.
Jurga Å aulÄ—
Jun 4, 20242 min read
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Global Industry Alliance ongoing work and plan ahead
Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety convened on 22 February for the first of four meetings in 2024. At the core of the...
Jurga Å aulÄ—
Feb 27, 20243 min read
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2023 IMO Biofouling Guidelines
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has been at the forefront of the international efforts to address adverse impact of...
Jurga Å aulÄ—
Oct 11, 20232 min read
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Regional Strategy on Biofouling Management endorsed in East Asia Sea region
Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) as part of its commitment to GloFouling Partnerships project...
Jurga Å aulÄ—
Sep 26, 20233 min read
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Invasive species have contributed to more than half of all global species extinctions in modern era
The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) have completed a four year long survey, reviewing 13,000...
Jurga Å aulÄ—
Sep 12, 20232 min read
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Innovative and Transformative Partnerships for Ocean Governance
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) held its seventh assembly in Vancouver from 22-26 August 2023. Environmental leaders from 185...
Jurga Å aulÄ—
Aug 25, 20232 min read
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Tonga and Fiji spearhead the delivery of training course on biofouling management plans
The GloFouling Partnerships project has released a new training package, this time focusing on the development of Biofouling Management...
Jurga Å aulÄ—
Aug 4, 20231 min read
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Pacific region progresses towards implementation of IMO’s Biofouling Guidelines
Biofouling management is crucial in order to minimize introductions of invasive aquatic species via ships’ hulls. The spread of invasive...
Jurga Å aulÄ—
Aug 3, 20232 min read
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Galapagos Islands host international workshop on biofouling management in marine protected areas
The Galapagos Islands of Ecuador, hosted an IMO's international workshop on biofouling management in MPAs and PSSAs.
Jurga Å aulÄ—
Jun 19, 20232 min read
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First Arab Women in Maritime – Biofouling Management Workshop
Women represent only 1.28 % of global seafarer workforce. To help reduce existing disparities in the shipping sector by increasing women...
Jurga Å aulÄ—
May 15, 20232 min read
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The GIA for Marine Biosafety welcomes Hempel a new member and approve its programme of work for 2023
Members of the Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety met on 28th February 2023 for their 10th meeting to discuss the...
Jurga Å aulÄ—
Mar 9, 20233 min read
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Ship’s biofouling management reduces GHG emissions
Animation launched showing the issue of biofouling being responsible too for ships GHG emissions, as it increases drag and fuel consumption.
Jurga Å aulÄ—
Dec 16, 20223 min read
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GIA for Marine Biosafety membership tripled since it's launch
Two new companies joined the Global Industry Alliance: Armach Robotics and Jotun, who will bring their experience to the alliance.
Jurga Å aulÄ—
Dec 9, 20223 min read
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