Many ships use outdated and dangerous fossil fuels to travel the oceans. We lead international coalitions that advocate a ban on oil in the Arctic and a transition to clean energy for the shipping industry. We also seek laws that protect wildlife and coastal communities by keeping ships out of sensitive areas.

Climate action in Long Beach: A personal story

Blog Post | October 29, 2024 | Cristhian Tapia-Delgado
Cristhian Tapia-Delgado shares his personal journey from growing up in Long Beach to becoming a passionate advocate for environmental justice and clean air in frontline communities impacted by port...
Cargo ship sails into the Port of Oakland at sunset.

Biden-Harris administration announces recipients of the Clean Ports Program Grants

Press Release | October 29, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC (October 29, 2024) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the recipients of the Clean Ports Program Grants. These grants were made possible under the Inflation...

Port of Seattle celebrates cruise shore power

Press Release | October 28, 2024
SEATTLE (October 28, 2024) – This past June, the Port of Seattle became the first port in the nation to independently require that 100% of all cruise vessels homeported...

Maritime shipping regulation at MEPC82

Blog Post | October 11, 2024 | Salo Aburto
In London, the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 82nd Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC82) recently concluded, marking a significant gathering to discuss the regulation of maritime shipping. Here’s a comprehensive...

Is Amazon failing on its maritime decarbonization commitments?

Press Release | October 8, 2024
As Amazon races to kickoff the holiday season with its two-day Prime Day member events on October 8th and 9th, Pacific Environment’s Ship It Zero campaign is again sounding...

Global South climate advocates stress urgency for a strong carbon levy on maritime shipping

Press Release | September 30, 2024
Read how activists join Pacific Environment at the UN International Maritime Organization’s conference.