| EJF release audio recording of discussion at the Hay Festival 200922 July 2010 EJF held a discussion at the Hay Festival 2009 about pirate fishing with Antony Worrall Thompson, John Vidal, Jeremy Ryland Langley and EJF's Steve Trent. Listen to audio recording. | ||||
| Brazil bans endosulfan21 July 2010 Brazil has become the latest country to cancel the registration of pesticide endosulfan on the grounds that it represents a serious threat to human health and the environment. | ||||
USA bans endosulfan. Which country will be next to end the use of a deadly pesticide?22 July 2010 In the wake of the US EPA’s landmark decision, all eyes are now on the countries still using the deadly pesticide endosulfan. | |||||
| US says ‘no’ to deadly pesticide endosulfan10 june 2010 EPA has concluded that endosulfan poses unacceptable risks to agricultural workers and wildlife and is taking action to end all uses of endosulfan in the US. | ||||
| EJF calls for action on climate refugees at Hay Festival08 June 2010 Rosie Boycott chairs a discussion between EJF's Steve Trent highlighting, Patron Benedict Allen and Cafédirect CEO Anne MacCraig at Hay Festival 2010 on the human impact of climate change | ||||
Celebrate World Ocean's Day with EJF08 June 2010 Top chefs and restaurants are backing EJF's Save the Sea campaign against pirate fishing on World Ocean's Day - read on to see how you can get involved. | |||||
| Figueres appointed as new Executive Secretary of the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat20 May 2010 EJF congratulates the new climate chief, and urges her to lead negotiations to ensure progressive action on climate change | ||||
| EU must embrace green technologies or risk falling behind, says EU Commissioner12 May 2010 Connie Hedegaard speaks out on economic importance of EU action on climate change. Watch it here. | ||||
| EJF campaign Highly Commended for having a major impact in 201005 May 2010 At the Ethical Corporation "Responsible Business" Awards EJF’s Cotton Campaign was Highly Commended in the ‘Campaigner of the Year’ category. | ||||
| Visit EJF's new Pop Up shop on Carnaby12 April 2010 Only until beginning of May - visit EJF's new Pop Up shop and bag one of our latest organic cotton campaign t-shirts by designers Alice Temperley, Richard Nicoll, Jenny Packham and Ciel. All money raised goes to our campaigns. | ||||
| EJF's boat arrives in Sierra Leone19 March 2010 Watch our 1 minute film of EJF delivering our boat to the communities of Sherbro Island, Sierra Leone. It will be used to help combat pirate fishing but also as a water ambulance. | ||||
| Success on endosulfan19 March 2010 Today, the committee made the decision to recommend endosulfan to be included in the Rotterdam Convention’s Prior Informed Consent procedure. | ||||
| INDITEX writes to EJF supporters11 March 2010 The CSR Global Director of INDITEX responds to emails from EJF's activist supporters in a letter to EJF - read it here. | ||||
| EJF launches designer organic campaign t-shirts05 March 2010 Visit EJF's new online shop and bag one of our latest organic cotton campaign t-shirts by designers Alice Temperley, Richard Nicoll, Jenny Packham and Ciel | ||||
| Sierra Leone's President Watches EJF 'Dirty Fish' Documentary at State Lodge24 February 2010 This week EJF's senior campaigner met with President Koroma of Sierra Leone to discuss the impacts of illegal pirate fishing in the country's coastal waters and what can be done about it. | ||||
| NEW REPORT: Slave Nation22 February 2010 new report released today by EJF exposes how cotton production in the Central Asian Republic of Uzbekistan remains one of the most exploitative enterprises in the world. | ||||
| Recycle your mobile phone and raise money for EJF18 February 2010 If you have recently got a new mobile phone, you can help EJF - and the environment - by sending your old phone to us. | ||||
| Super Hero 5km Run LONDON5 February 2010 Thousands of runners are expected to take part in June this year so claim your place today and be part of the London Super Hero run and be a real life hero for environmental justice. | ||||
| More effective than endosulfan29 January 2010 Recent research indicates that an organic alternative to endosulfan may be the answer to a costly coffee problem | ||||
| Pictures say a thousand words25 January 2010 The BBC have reported how an Uzbek photographer faces 6 months in jail or up to 3 years labour for publishing photographs the Uzbek authorities feel cast a negative image of the country. | ||||
| Endosulfan – inching towards justice in India15 January 2010 There are exactly two months to go before the Rotterdam Convention Review Committee meets in Geneva, and EJF considers the cracks forming in Indian support for its continued use. | ||||
| Developing the first Marine Protected Areas in Sierra Leone14 January 2010 EJF is in Sierra Leone to launch the development of the country's first Marine Protected Areas to conserve endangered species such as turtles and manatees, key ecosystems such as mangroves, and allow the protection of important breeding areas for many species of fish. | ||||
| Lush Body Lotion in aid of EJF10 January 2010 Help your skin and change the world at the same time with Lush's Fresh Handmade 'Charity Pot' hand and body lotion. | ||||
EJF supporters urge action from World Leaders Take action on climate change5 january 2010 EJF has launched a new online letter supporters can send to world leaders with a few simple clicks asking them to fulfil their unique leadership potential and act on climate change | |||||
| Copenhagen: a failure on the part of politicians21 December 2009 After two years of negotiations and with nearly 200 countries represented, EJF asks, ‘Why did negotiations at COP15 achieve so little’? | ||||
| Human Rights Day - Environmental Justice10 December 2009 On this important day, EJF reminds the world leaders at Copenhagen of the commitments their nations made to human rights 61 years ago. | ||||
| Streets to Sleighs – EJF Takes Action!07 December 2009 In a weekend of action, the EJF team and our supporters have been taking action for environmental justice. | ||||
| Perfect Ethical Christmas Gifts Online26 November 2009 Get one of EJF's gorgeous designer campaign t-shirts online for the perfect Christmas gift for your loved ones today! Free postage and packaging worldwide. | ||||
| The Wave - Come together to stop climate chaos26 November 2009 Join EJF at ‘The Wave’ - the UK’s biggest ever demonstration in support of action on climate change. London, 5 Dec 2009 | ||||
| Port State Treaty must be ratified24 November 2009 EJF welcomes the announcement by the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) that the new Port State Treaty to address illegal fishing has been approved, and is open for signature. | ||||
| Failure to protect Bluefin Tuna, End Illegal Driftnets18 November 2009 The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) has once again failed a species that it was created to protect. | ||||
| Minister Gareth Thomas calls for urgent action against pirate fishing05 November 2009 International Development Minister Gareth Thomas visited EJF's London office today to see the latest evidence of the impact illegal pirate fishing is having on communities in West Africa and discuss what can be done to stop it | ||||
| Climate Change and Climate Refugees03 November 2009 "No Place Like Home" highlights the humanitarian plight of an estimated 150 million people whose homes will be lost as a result of climate change by 2050. Download the free report today. | ||||
| Success in GenevaDecision made by delegates at the fifth meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee takes endosulfan a step closer to a global ban.
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| New Report 'Lowering the Flag on Pirate Fishing'17 October 2009 As experts from around the world gather in London for the 5th Annual Forum on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing at Chatham House, a new EJF report reveals how illegal 'pirate' fishing operations are using 'Flags of Convenience' to hide their operations, stealing from poor nations and causing massive environmental damage. | ||||
| 5k Santa Run - Get dressed up and support EJF!16 October 2009 The 5km Santa Run will take place in Greenwich Park, London on Sunday 6 December 2009. Over 1000 people will take part in this sell-out event and EJF have been allocated places so register today and support EJF's work. | ||||
| 'White Gold' - Cotton under scrutiny in Uzbekistan?14 October 2009 Today is the first day of Uzbekistan's International Cotton Fair, and, with child labour still prevalent in this year's harvest, EJF asks 'Will Uzbekistan clean up its cotton production?' | ||||
Will India Stand in the Way?12 October 2009 The week long fifth meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee starts today. 31 Committee members from countries across the world will discuss whether endosulfan should progress to the next stage in the review process - moving ever closer to a global ban. All eyes will be on the Indian delegation to see if they continue to obstruct a open debate on the deadly chemical. | |||||
| On Your Bike12 October 2009 2010: Pedal-power activists were in force at the Cycle Show in London this weekend supporting EJF's campaigns and signing up to the London to Paris bike ride | ||||
| Congrats to all EJF runners!08 October 2009 They came, they ran and they conquered in London and Manchester to raise money for EJF. | ||||
EJF designer supporters invited to show at London Fashion Week17 September 2009 For 6 seasons EJF has exhibited its ethical collaboration t-shirts at London Fashion Week to raise awareness, funds and action for our work defending the environment and protecting human rights. In celebration of LFW 25th Anniversary EJF's campaign t-shirts will feature in a special installation. | |||||
| NEW REPORT: END OF THE ROAD FOR ENDOSULFAN09 September 2009 A known killer and toxic to the environment, the pesticide Endosulfan remains a serious health hazard. Despite being banned in 62 countries, its continued production and use continues to poison and people and environments as a number of countries, led by India, stand in the way of a global ban. | ||||
| Fashion Week Exclusive: It’s ‘cycle-chic’ ahead of London Fashion Week07 September 2009 The Great Fashion Cycle cruised into Paris at the weekend raising funds and awareness for EJF's work protecting the environment and defending human rights. | ||||
India blocks open dialogue on endosulfan04 September 2009 India has once again been shown to be stymieing efforts to properly assess the health and environmental impacts of endosulfan - find out how. | |||||
| New treaty targets ‘Ports of Convenience’01 September 2009 EJF welcomes the news that text for an international agreement to implement “port state measures” to combat illegal ‘pirate’ fishing has been agreed. | ||||
| EU considers Bluefin Tuna ban26 August 2009 Mismanaged and overfished (often illegally), Bluefin Tuna stocks have been pushed into danger of complete collapse by the sushi market. Increased pressure for the species to be listed as endangered has now found support from a European draft document. | ||||
| Damning New Report: Dirty Fish05 August 2009 “Dirty Fish”, documents the findings from 14 months of EJF investigations which have both tracked and boarded pirate fishing vessels to gain film, photographs and other first-hand evidence to prove the impact pirate fishing vessels are having on food and environmental security in Sierra Leone and the potentially serious health impacts for European consumers. | ||||
| Bayer confirms phase-out for endosulfan05 August 2009 EJF has received confirmation that the German agrochemical company, Bayer, has ceased production of endosulfan and will cease sales in Australia by the end of 2010. | ||||
| 5km Manchester Run - Run for Rights with EJF01 August 2009 Help us Run for Rights and ‘pick up the pace’ on the plight of the estimated 200 million environmental refugees whose land may be lost by 2050 as a result of climate change. Join EJF’s ‘cool runnings’ team on a brilliant 5km fun run challenge. | ||||
| Bayer confirms phase-out for endosulfan22 July 2009 EJF has received confirmation that the German agrochemical company, Bayer, has ceased production of endosulfan and will cease sales in Australia by the end of 2010. | ||||
| What NOT to Wear: child labour and cotton22 July 2009 Free Admission to film screening and panel discussion at the Human Rights Action Centre in London on 8 October 2009. Reserve your ticket now. | ||||
| Damning New Report: Dirty Fish09 June 2009 “Dirty Fish”, documents the findings from 14 months of EJF investigations which have both tracked and boarded pirate fishing vessels to gain film, photographs and other first-hand evidence to prove the impact pirate fishing vessels are having on food and environmental security in Sierra Leone and the potentially serious health impacts for European consumers. | ||||
| World Ocean's Day - a thought from EJF08 June 2009 EJF's Ocean Campaigner Duncan Copeland gives thought to what 'World Ocean's Day' means to him and EJF. | ||||
| Somebody Knows: How to bring traceability to your cotton supply chain08 June 2009 New report,“Somebody Knows”, is a must-read guide on why and HOW to track cotton supply chains enabling companies to eliminate cotton from environmentally or socially unacceptable practices. | ||||
Exciting new internships announced02 June 2009 EJF has some amazing new campaigns research and marketing internships available. Apply today! | |||||
| New Report: Still in the Fields26 May 2009 New report,“Still in the Fields”, exposes the continued use of state-sponsored forced child labour in cotton production in Uzbekistan and highlights major role played by leading brands in ending the abuse. | ||||
| EU must act to end illegal ‘pirate’ fishing in Africa24 April 2009 EJF commends European Commissioner Borg’s commitment to act against European fishing vessels using Flags of Convenience in Somalia, but notes that pirate fishing is having devastating consequences in other regions as well that must be addressed. | ||||
Exciting new internships announced07 April 2009 EJF is looking for a highly organized marketing assistant, media-savvy PR and bright marketing web-wiz to undertake internships within the Marketing, PR and development team. | |||||
| Sierra Leone - New Film - Urgent Appeal07 April 2009 EJF have been set the challenge of raising £1,000 pounds in one month (April 2009)for our Save the Sea project in Sierra Leone, read on to see how you can help. | ||||
| Put People First - March for Jobs, Justice and Climate24 March 2009 Ugly Betty star Ashley Jensen, Brit supermodels Lily Cole & Laura Bailey, singers Joss Stone and Sophie Ellis-Bextor plus a host of top fashion talent have backed the Environmental Justice Foundation 'Pick Your Cotton Carefully' campaign | ||||
| PRESS RELEASE: Celebrities and models support EJF's campaign for organic cotton that is free from forced child labour24 March 2009 Ugly Betty star Ashley Jensen, Brit supermodels Lily Cole & Laura Bailey, singers Joss Stone and Sophie Ellis-Bextor plus a host of top fashion talent have backed the Environmental Justice Foundation 'Pick Your Cotton Carefully' campaign | ||||
India tries to block progress on Endosulfan ban24 March 2009 Conflict at the Rotterdam Convention meeting in Rome: a solitary endosulfan producing state – India tries to block progress at the Rotterdam Convention. | |||||
| France condemned for using driftnets05 March 2009 EJF commends ruling by the European Court of Justice condemning France for the use of illegal driftnets in the Mediterranean Sea. | ||||
| EJF and the BBC’s Earth Report highlight Pirate Fishing23 February 2009 EJF’s investigations into illegal ‘pirate’ fishing in West Africa are being highlighted by the BBC World News as part of its 'Earth Report' series, with part 2 showing on Wednesday 25th February. | ||||
| The Great Fashion Cycle: London to Paris25 January 2009 EJF is looking for enthusiastic people to cycle from London to Paris on a 300-mile cycle challenge linking Europe’s iconic style capitals. The ride will raise essential funds for EJF’s work, helping promote a fairer future for the fashion industry. | ||||
| Cotton ... it’s natural, right?22 January 2009 As 2009 is declared "International Year of Natural Fibres", EJF calls on consumers to remember that ‘natural’ doesn’t necessarily mean ‘green’ and that natural fibres like cotton, unless grown organically and traded fairly, are often produced with terrible environmental and human rights abuses. | ||||
| Johnny Depp supports EJF's fight against Pirate Fishing26 December 2008 The Pirates Of The Caribbean star has backed the Environmental Justice Foundation to highlight the illegal plunder of our oceans by pirate fishing vessels. | ||||
EJF pay tribute to its Patron, Harold Pinter26 December 2008 The entire staff at EJF pay tribute to the organisation's Patron, Harold Pinter, who sadly died on Christmas Eve. | |||||
| New Zealand Bans Endosulfan16 December 2008 EJF applauds the New Zealand government, who have stated that they ‘want to stop use of Endosulfan as quickly as possible’. | ||||
| EJF works with Sierra Leone Authorities to arrest a pirate trawler03 December 2008 EJF has been thanked by the Sierra Leone authorities for support and collaboration leading to the arrest of the pirate trawler APSARI-3. | ||||
| Top surfer Danny Fuller turns lifeguard to Save the Sea with EJF02 December 2008 One of Hawaii’s hottest surfing talents has become the latest big name to join the Environmental Justice Foundation’s ‘Save the Sea’ campaign to put a stop to illegal pirate fishing | ||||
| Latest Impact Report21 November 2008 EJF's latest action-packed Impact Report is available to download for free. Get up to date on the activist training programmes and international campaigns today. Click on read more for all reports. | ||||
| EJF welcomes action towards a global ban on endosulfan20 November 2008 Pesticide endosulfan has been accepted by the Stockholm Convention, as meeting scientific criteria that it is a persistent organic pollutant: a major step towards a global ban on this deadly chemical. | ||||
| EJF exposes rampant Pirate fishing in Sierra Leone15 November 2008 Recent investigations by EJF show that illegal ‘pirate’ fishing is out of control along the coast of Sierra Leone, highlighting that collapsing fish stocks are not the only threat; some of the poorest communities in the world are being robbed of food and livelihoods. | ||||
| Special Offer on EJF Kids t-shirts15 November 2008 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has instructed its global supply base to cease sourcing cotton and cotton materials from Uzbekistan in an effort to persuade the Uzbek government to end the use of forced child labor in cotton harvesting. | ||||
| Wal-Mart Takes Action to End Forced Child Labor in Uzbekistan30 September 2008 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has instructed its global supply base to cease sourcing cotton and cotton materials from Uzbekistan in an effort to persuade the Uzbek government to end the use of forced child labor in cotton harvesting. | ||||
| Bycatch Impacting 79% of Marine Mammals07 October 2008 A new report reveals the huge negative impact of current fishing practices on marine mammals including whales, dolphins and porpoises. | ||||
| Forced child labour continues in Uzbek cotton production02 October 2008 Despite international condemnation, children still forced to work in Uzbek cotton harvest | ||||
| EJF Applauds EU Fisheries Ministers' Move to End Pirate Fishing01 October 2008 The Agriculture and Fisheries Council has adopted a substantive and extremely important agreement to combat illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) or “Pirate” fishing. | ||||
| Uzbekistan claims ban on child labour in cotton fields15 September 2008 Media report from AFP claim Uzbekistan, the world's third-largest cotton exporter, has officially banned child labour in its cotton fields. | ||||
| Wal-Mart Takes Action to End Forced Child Labor in Uzbekistan30 September 2008 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has instructed its global supply base to cease sourcing cotton and cotton materials from Uzbekistan in an effort to persuade the Uzbek government to end the use of forced child labor in cotton harvesting. | ||||
| Firms lose EU Endosulfan ban appeal12 September 2008 A group of firms led by Bayer CropScience has lost a legal bid to overturn an EU ban on the pesticide Endosulfan. | ||||
| EJF launches latest designer campaign t-shirt03 July 2008 Top male model David Gandy and designer Katharine Hamnett have combined their star power to back the EJF's “Save the Sea: Defending Oceans” campaign against 'Pirate Fishing'. | ||||
| The true cost of luxury Egyptian cotton09 June 2008 They work 10-hour shifts in 40C heat for 20 pence a day. Their job? Picking the cotton that makes the world's finest bed linen. The Observer Magazine reports on the scandal of Egypt's child labourers with comments from EJF's director Juliette Williams. | ||||
| MEPs vote overwhelmingly in favour of a pirate fishing regulation05 June 2008 EJF applauds the European Parliament, which has voted to adopt a non-binding report on the proposal for a regulation establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. | ||||
| Ban Endosulfan and Save Lives28 April 2008 Every year thousands of agricultural workers and small farmers are killed by pesticides; millions more are made ill. EJF is joining IUF and PAN Europe to target endosulfan. | ||||
| Supermodels Support Cotton Campaign13 February 2008 More than 20 top models have now been photographed in EJF’s ‘Pick Your Cotton Carefully’ campaign t-shirts - check out the latest photos here. | ||||
| Ending mixed signals7 February 2008 The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is to review its advice on eating fish in light of the growing evidence that global fish stocks are in peril. | ||||
| Spinning a line7 February 2008EJF Director Steve Trent talks to Ethical Corporation about why the trail of cotton from Uzbekistan needs to be clearer. | ||||
Debenhams ban Uzbek cotton1 February 2008Another retailer makes a stand against forced child labour and environmental abuses in cotton production. | |||||
| M&S say "no" to Uzbek cotton1 February 2008Retail giant Marks and Spencer announce plans to ban Uzbek cotton from all their clothing. | ||||
| Tesco to ban Uzbek cotton in response to child labour abuses15 January 2008The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) applaud Tesco’s breakthrough decision following ongoing discussions with the campaigning group to place a ban on all cotton sourced from Uzbekistan for its clothing range, homeware and corporate purchases. | ||||
| Caramel designs children's campaign t-shirt for EJF14 January 2008EJF set to launch an exclusive new children's campaign t-shirt designed by Caramel Baby and Child, at Bubble London this month. | ||||
| New Report - "The Children behind Our Cotton"5 December 2007A report outlining the extensive use of child labour in global cotton production. | ||||
| New Film - "It's All A Lie"27 November 2007New short film showing what really happens to local communities and the environment when shrimp farms move in ... and move out. | ||||
| EJF calls for urgent action on Pirate Fishing by European Union1 November 2007The Environmental Justice Foundation has called for immediate action by the EU to combat Pirate Fishing. | ||||
| EXPOSED: Child Labour and the High Street31 october 2007BBC Newsnight programme reveals direct links from High Street brands to cotton in Uzbekistan. | ||||
| Leading designers join campaign for clean cotton26 September 2007Luella Bartley, Christian Lacroix and Betty Jackson have designed exclusive t-shirts for the Environmental Justice Foundation's (EJF) "PICK YOUR COTTON CAREFULLY" campaign to help end abuses linked to global cotton production such as child labour. | ||||
| The Deadly Chemicals in Cotton15 August 2007The Deadly Chemicals in Cotton - new report exposes the human health and environmental cost of pesticide use in global cotton production. | ||||
| Pirate Fish on Your Plate1 August 2007EJF's new report exposes the link between consumers in the UK and illegal or ‘pirate’ fishing vessels operating off West Africa that are decimating fish stocks and robbing some of the poorest people on the planet. | ||||
| KT Tunstall 'Save the Future' at Live Earth7 July 2007Wearing EJF's campaign t-shirt singer songwriter KT Tunstall urges the crowd to Save the Future at Live Earth New York. | ||||
| Pirates and Plunder: why swordfish is off the menu this summer15 June 2007The tourist's taste for swordfish is wiping out the swordfish species and damaging the marine environment, reveals EJF's new report. | ||||
| NEW FILM - Flags of Convenience12 June 2007Instead of the skull and crossbones, today's pirates fly Flags of Convenience. EJF Campaigner Duncan Copeland explains why they must be banned... | ||||
| White Gold wins film award 200716 April 2007EJF's White Gold: The True Cost of Cotton has won the category for Environmental Activism & Social Justice at the 9th Annual Earth Vision International Environmental Film Festival, Santa Cruz California April 2007. | ||||
| NEW FILM - Stop Trawling: When Fishing Turns Deadly19 March 2007EJF has been giving video and campaign training to the Indonesian NGO JALA. | ||||
| Giant Shrimp Farming Project Threatens Brazil's Precious Marine Biodiversity28 April 2006Bahia's State Environment Council is today deliberating on whether to issue an environmental licence permitting what would be the biggest shrimp farm development in Brazil. Recognised as being of immense environmental importance, much of the area in question should be protected as a Permanent Preservation Area, as recognised in Brazilian law. Yet, if a licence for development is given, 800 hectares (equivalent to 800 football pitches) of precious coastal habitat will be deforested. The most biologically diverse coral reefs in the entire southern Atlantic Ocean would also be put at risk. | ||||
| Spain commits to action on stolen fish from West Africa, destined for European plates18 April 2006Spanish officials today agreed that they would declare that a 200-tonne cargo of fish stolen from West Africa is illegal, when they receive official confirmation from Guinea - following six days of Greenpeace occupation and several hours of diplomatic negotiations | ||||
| Mangrove loss left Asia vulnerable when tsunami struck23 February 2006A new report released today by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) reveals that the conversion of mangrove habitat into shrimp farms, tourist resorts, agricultural and urban land over the past decades, as well as destruction of coral reefs, contributed significantly to the catastrophic loss of human lives and settlements during the 2004 tsunami. | ||||
