Yes, it’s really happened. Today, a historic resolution has been agreed by 175 countries to end plastic pollution. This is the most important international environment pact since the Paris climate agreement in 2015. It’s the Paris moment for plastics. Commenting on the announcement, our chief exec, Hugo, had this to say: “Today’s historic agreement in […]
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New IPCC report says ACT NOW for a liveable future
Today, the International Panel on Climate Change released its second of three reports that make up its Sixth Assessment Report. And, as expected, it’s a rather difficult read for a Monday afternoon. The report sets out how climate change is impacting ecosystems and human wellbeing and the planets ability to adapt to a changing climate. […]
Ocean Optimism: Stoked for Good
By Hugo Tagholm, CEO Surfing, waves and the ocean have been my North Star for over 40 years. My fascination with the sea started from an environmental perspective, as I found myself captivated by the spell of ocean life as a youngster, endlessly discovering the diverse and specialised lifeforms that live beneath the waves. As […]
Europe’s Biggest Beach Clean Campaign back for second year
The Million Mile Clean is part of our campaign against plastic pollution. It saw over 142,400 volunteers clean nearly 400,000kg of packaging pollution across the UK last year. The packaging pollution collected by volunteers provides us with the evidence to call out the ‘Dirty Dozen’, the worst polluters of the UK’s beaches, rivers, mountains and […]
It’s National Payroll Giving Week. Here’s everything you need to know…
As a charity, much of our ocean-saving work is funded by our incredible supporters, members and donors. These regular donations fuel record-breaking beach cleans, industry-shaking sewage pollution campaigns, ocean activist training, and so much more. Truly, the list goes on. And there are lots of ways you can donate. But this week, as it’s National […]
#EndSewagePollution: We need action not words
Since the Environment Act was passed last year government have been talking up the Strategic Policy Statement (the document government uses to tell the water sector what they expect from them), as the next big moment in ending sewage pollution. Today, 2nd February, we got this statement and its far from the big moment that […]
Grassroots action turning the tide on plastic pollution
Ocean Activists are helping to remove a massive 43.3 million single use plastic items per year as part of Surfers Against Sewage’s grassroots Plastic Free Communities movement. Plastic pollution is a growing threat that is on the verge of colonizing the whole planet. But our new impact report, Freeing the UK from Single Use Plastic, […]
2022: The Super Year of Ocean Activism
With your support, we are proud to have inspired such an incredible year of engagement and action in 2021. Record numbers of Ocean Activists around the UK empowered to act on some of the most pressing issues facing the ocean, in this most crucial decade for the environment. The passion, energy and commitment from individuals […]
#ShowTheLove For The Ocean
Surfers Against Sewage is joining the #ShowTheLove campaign to make sure the ocean is front and centre of the climate action – and that’s where you come in. We want to mobilise as many people as possible to show their love for the ocean and join the biggest climate conversation in the UK. Here’s how […]
Progress to clean up our coastlines grinding to a halt
New bathing waters classifications in England show progress to clean up our coastlines is stalling. The new figures show that 71% of bathing waters have received excellent bathing water status compared to 72% of bathing waters when last classified in 2019. This suggests that nearly 30% of our beaches still need cleaning up if […]