Some enormous, breaking news today (16/02/24) on the plastics industry from the US-based Centre for Climate Integrity. Their report, 'The Fraud of Plastic Recycling' brings to the surface what many in the conservation and waste sectors have known for decades, yet the majority of people have been completely unaware of. "Through new and existing research, “The Fraud of Plastic Recycling” shows how Big Oil and the plastics industry have deceptively promoted recycling as a solution to plastic waste management for more than 50 years, despite their long-standing knowledge that plastic recycling is n ..read more

    A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO, KARL GOODSELL “As we step into a new era of the Anthropocene, it’s increasingly clear that we need an urgent, unified approach to tackle the myriad challenges facing our communities and the systems that they rely on to thrive. This year I was honoured and humbled to attend and present at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in Montreal, as well as the 5th International Marine Protected Areas Conference (IMPAC5) in Vancouver. Having the opportunity to connect with good friends and colleagues from around the world to discuss these challenges, as well as ..read more

Images by @theundertow.ocean Earlier in 2023, we trained community members to assess the health of the mangroves, understand their crucial value and inspire others to learn about their importance and role in combatting climate change. Keep reading to learn why we all need to get mad about mangroves! Image from Mangrove Alliance State of the Worlds Mangroves Report 2022 What are mangroves? Mangroves are plants that thrive in conditions most terrestrial species would perish — salty, estuarine and coastal waters, within the ebb and flow of the tide. With 41 species found in Australia, we have m ..read more

We are pleased to announce Positive Change for Marine Life’s programs in India are now supported by The Intrepid Foundation, the not-for-profit arm of Intrepid Travel.  Introducing Intrepid Travel and The Intrepid Foundation  Intrepid Travel has been a world leader in responsible travel for more than 30 years. The company’s mission is to create positive change through the joy of travel, which comes to life on more than 1,150 tours, all designed to truly experience local culture. With its own network of destination management companies in 26 countries, Intrepid has unique local expert ..read more

Written By: Caet Young, PCFML Strategic Partnerships and Communications Manager The 31st SPREP Meeting of Officials, an annual gathering that serves as the cornerstone for environmental policy and collaboration among Pacific nations, catalysed renewed energy and focus among diverse stakeholders, all committed to forging a collaborative and sustainable Pacific environment. The meeting, which comprised representatives from SPREP's 21 Pacific Island Member countries, 5 Metropolitan Members, the Agence Francaise de Development (AFD), Australian Aid (AUS Aid), European Union (EU), Japan Internatio ..read more

Karl, Krishna and Smitha from PCFML at APAN8 Climate Change Forum in the Republic of Korea In September 2023, Positive Change for Marine Life (PCFML) had the privilege of presenting our work at the 8th #APAN (Asia-Pacific Adaptation Network) Climate Change Forum hosted by the United Nations in Korea. Together with Oxfam in Bangladesh, we hosted sessions on building community-driven climate and nature resilience, alongside the Ministry of the Environment, Japan, Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), as well as the Ministry of Environment Korea. Our presentation, 'E ..read more

We are thrilled to introduce you to the launch of our exciting new Healthy Brunswick River Citizen Science Program. Our inaugural training workshop is set to take place on August 26th, 2023 in Northern, NSW.   Image: Patchworks Agency   What Can You Expect from the Healthy Brunswick River Citizen Science Program? By participating in this program, you will have the unique opportunity to play a vital role in monitoring the well-being of the Brunswick River. Using a range of indicators (summarised in Table 1) you’ll provide information about its current state and identify emerging thre ..read more

We are so pleased to share that our restoration project on the Brunswick River has begun! In July 2023, we began mangrove restoration at our project site on the Brunswick River. Volunteers and team members collected Avicennia marina (Grey Mangrove) seeds by kayak from the local area and planted them in the intertidal zone of our restoration site under strict permit conditions. Lauren and Kris collecting mangrove seeds from the Brunswick River Approved restoration site along the Brunswick River, July 2023 Why are we planting mangroves? Mangroves help to increase waterway resilience by protect ..read more

In the Solomon Islands, our remarkable team organised a month-long waste collection competition that showcased the power of community engagement and sustainability. In this blog post, we will introduce you to the dedicated households who stood out as true waste management champions. Waste management competition criteria: Participate in weekly waste collection service run by Positive Change for Marine Life Sort and segregate waste into correct bags ready for collection Thorough cleaning of waste Meet the winners! To honour their remarkable achievements, our team presented these outsta ..read more

Byron Bay has recently earned its place on the prestigious list of Mission Blue Hope Spots — an international designation for unique marine areas crucial to the overall health of our oceans. Encompassing the Cape Byron Marine Park and the Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve, this Hope Spot embodies the ecological, cultural, and economic importance of the region. Our Northern NSW project on the Brunswick River is part of the Byron Hope Spot so we are delighted that the reserve is getting the attention it deserves! “This Hope Spot hosts a high level of biodiversity, supporting crucial habi ..read more