The sun has barely risen in Douala, Cameroon, but Achare Elvis Ayamba has been working for hours. Donning latex gloves and protective boots, he wades into the river in front of him — or, what used to be a river.
Perched at the western edge of the Indian Ocean, with the largest sea port in sub-Saharan Africa, Durban, South Africa is famous for its pristine beaches and vibrant marine life — as well as the audacious organizations working to protect them.
Over 20 Events Worldwide • 50,000 Trees Planted • Beach Cleanups
Panel Discussions • Youth Education • Art/Music/Film
February 25, 2021 – Malibu, CA – Plastic Oceans International, in association with ÜÑÜ, officially announces Trees & Seas, an annual festival within its BlueCommunities initiative, uniting ocean and forest conservation in over 20 locations worldwide. The inaugural event takes place August 2 – 8, 2021.
February 22, 2021 – Malibu, California – Plastic Oceans International (POI) announces that their BlueCommunities initiative has expanded to Douala, Cameroon, in Central Africa, partnering with local NGO, Environment & Food Foundation (E2F).
February 19, 2021 – Malibu, California – Plastic Oceans International (POI) announces the addition of Tras La Perla – a nonprofit organization founded by Colombian music star Carlos Vives – to its BlueCommunities initiative.
Los cenotes de la península de Yucatán en México son formaciones naturales icónicas, pero como ocurre con demasiada frecuencia, incluso con nuestras maravillas naturales, no son inmunes al impacto humano.
The cenotes of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula are iconic natural formations, but as is the case far too often, even with our natural wonders, they are not immune to human impact.
Nestled away in Mexico’s tropical southeast sits the quiet community of Campeche, hugging the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico. Although unassuming, this enclave of historic colonial charm offers far more than the eye can see at first glance.
Global Network Of Local Partnerships Aims to Inspire Change Worldwide
January 13, 2021 – Malibu, California, USA – Plastic Oceans International announces the launch of its BlueCommunities initiative, a global network that establishes collaborative partnerships with local communities and organizations, supporting projects that can inspire change worldwide.
¡Bienvenidos al 2021! Por otro año lleno de esperanza y oportunidades para aprender de los desafíos que hemos enfrentado durante el año pasado.
“Juntos es mejor.” “Cada uno de nosotros importa”. “Cada acción cuenta”. Aunque cada una de estas frases resuena fiel a nuestro propósito, a menudo se repiten hasta el punto en que pueden parecer un cliché cuando no vemos resultados inmediatos. Nuestras acciones individuales y lemas motivacionales pueden sentirse eclipsados por la esperanza y las promesas hechas por países o grandes corporaciones que afirman resolver nuestros problemas por nosotros. Sin embargo, a medida que pasan los años y los problemas continúan, hemos aprendido que son las personas y las comunidades que trabajan juntas las que realmente impulsan el cambio.
