Azul is an ocean justice organization working with Latinx communities to protect the Ocean and coasts. Founded in 2011 by Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš to elevate Latinx perspectives and participation in ocean conservation, Azul has long advocated for ocean justice and equity at the international and national levels, as well as in the state of California, where the organization is based.
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Oakland, California 94612, US
Azul’s plastics report published by UNEP shed light on the impact of plastic pollution on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Read more on how, from extraction to waste, plastics disproportionately impacts marginalized communities. 🌎 #PlasticsTreaty #PlasticsCrisis #SDGs
The ocean isn't just for those communities by the coast—it touches all our lives! Dive into these 9 ways you depend on a healthy Ocean and why protecting it matters to everyone! 🐟 Read this article by The Nature Conservancy ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eveq65kH
Did you know: California is one of the most biologically diverse areas in the world. Celebrate #CABiodiversityDay by participating in one of the many events planned Sept 7-15! Learn more 👉https://lnkd.in/ggssPjEN California Academy of Sciences, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Power Nature
Happy #LaborDay! This day honors the power of workers and the radical resistance that transformed labor conditions. As we celebrate, let's remember that a healthy Ocean and planet go hand in hand with a #JustTransition for workers. Together, we can create a healthy future for all. 🌊💪🏽🌎
Happy National #BeachDay! 🏝️ Did you know: 91% of Latino voters say a clean Ocean & clean beaches are essential to our quality of life. Let's continue to work with our communities to protect our coasts! How will you celebrate today? ☀️☀️☀️☀️ Feliz Día Nacional de la #Playa! 🏝️ Sabías qué: el 91% de los votantes latinos dicen que playas limpias y un Océano limpio son esenciales para nuestra calidad de vida. Continuemos trabajando con nuestras comunidades para proteger nuestras costas! Como vas a celebrar hoy?
Latinos Marinos en California! 🔔 La Alerta Azul continúa con esta última semana para que #CAleg apruebe leyes. En este caso apoyando el seguimiento hacia la meta de proteger el 30% del Océano para el 2023, desde un nivel de acceso, equidad y justicia ambiental. Sigamos apoyando la resolución #ACR210 y que se oigan las voces y necesidades de la comunidad latina! #LatinosMarinos
¿Sabías que el 86% de votantes latinos creen que la contaminación por plásticos representa un riesgo para la salud de su comunidad? 🌎 No se trata solo del medio ambiente, ¡es sobre proteger a nuestras familias! Por eso exigimos acciones más fuertes contra la contaminación por plásticos. #BanTheBag #DejaElPlástico
Yesterday, Tomas Valadez, Azul's California Policy Associate, spoke in support of #AB2236 and #SB1053 in California. Thank you Senator Catherine Blakespear, Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, California Public Interest Research Group Students (CALPIRG Students), Oceana, The Surfrider Foundation, California Grocers Association, Monterey Bay Aquarium and more for working to finally #BanTheBag!
Today, we're celebrating Lorraine Yglesias in our Celebrating #LatinosMarinos series! 🌊 After two decades leading Latine engagement for Monterey Bay Aquarium, Lorraine is now “rewiring” to empower local community-based organizations. Her commitment to #OceanConservation and inclusivity has inspired countless others to take action! https://lnkd.in/gieYku98 💙💙💙 Hoy celebramos a Lorraine Yglesias en nuestra serie Celebrando #LatinosMarinos! 🌊 Después de dos décadas liderando la participación latina en el Monterey Bay Aquarium, Lorraine ahora se está "reconectando" para apoyar a organizaciones comunitarias locales. Su dedicación a la conservación oceánica y la inclusividad ha inspirado a muchos a tomar acción. https://lnkd.in/gieYku98
Alerta Azul en California! 🔔 Es la última semana para que #CAleg apruebe leyes en California y necesitamos tu ayuda para POR FIN acabar con las bolsas de plástico de un solo uso! Sigamos pidiendo por #AB2236 y #SB1053! #DejaElPlástico #BanTheBag