Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2025 | Costas Kadis Commissioner | Bottom Trawling in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) | — |
| 13 May 2025 | Costas Kadis Commissioner | Bottom Trawling in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) | SRC |
Mission & Goals
Goals: Only One aims to restore ocean health for all. Remit: Our organization operates globally, harnessing the power of strategic partnerships and impactful campaigns. We focus on advocating for ocean health, collaborating with various stakeholders, and shaping public discourse to drive meaningful change in ocean conservation and policy.
EU Legislative Interests
We are seeking to support and influence EU institutions, including the European Commission and the European Environment Agency, the European Parliament and the Council, and EU member state national authorities, in their implementation of EU Regulation 2024/1991 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2024 on nature restoration and amending Regulation (EU) 2022/869) (the “EU Nature Restoration Law”), in particular the objectives and commitments in respect of protecting the oceans. We will do this while focussing on the relevant provisions of the EU’s Marine Action Plan, Biodiversity Strategy, Birds and Habitats Directives, Marine Strategy Framework Directive & Common Fisheries Policy.
Communication Activities
Work to raise awareness and inspire action in both Brussels and select member states related to ocean conservation. This will include the mobilization of members the public, online and offline activities and engaging with the media at specific moments.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC) [REG NO. 451986010410-20] High Seas Alliance
Organisation Members
Ocean and Climate Platform Fair Seas Oceana [REG Number 47937943241-80] Seas at Risk (SAR) [REG Number 625261439488-38] We are a dedicated organization committed to ocean conservation and mitigating the impacts of climate change. In pursuit of this, we are collaborating with a diverse network of partner groups in Brussels and in member states. These partnerships allow us to maximize a wide range of expertise, resources, and local knowledge to address challenges on both a regional and global level. Together, we are working towards creating meaningful, lasting change, driven by a shared commitment.
Additional Information
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