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Disappointing final text sacrifices fragile ecosystems, tourism and fishing industry for short term economic interests.
May, 2013
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Belize Court Nullifies Offshore Oil Contracts, Protects World’s Second Largest Barrier Reef from Offshore Drilling
April, 2013
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Crucial missing elements include a moratorium in the Arctic and rules for EU companies drilling in developing countries
February, 2013
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MEPs reject Artic drilling moratorium despite wide consensus that current technology does not allow for safe drilling in this vulnerable area.
October, 2012
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Environment Committee supports amendments to strengthen EU supervision and strict protection of the Arctic.
September, 2012
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Oceana has informed the European Commission of the risk to more than 600 species and about 350 communities and habitats in the area.
August, 2012
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July, 2012
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Leaks could affect some of the most valuable protected areas of the archipelago and cetacean populations.
February, 2012
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Whales, dolphins and sea turtles among marine life in danger from offshore activities.
December, 2011
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Commission proposal for the regulation of offshore activities disregards calls from civil society and Parliament; fails to deliver adequate governance framework.
October, 2011