Environmental Ethics Baltic Sea Region

13/01/2026

Se kortet: PFAS-pesticider sprøjtes i beskyttede drikkevandsområder i 59 kommuner i Danmark

Landbruget sprøjter PFAS-pesticider ud på markerne og naturen som aldrig før, og det udgør en alvorlig trussel mod drikkevandet. Greenpeace afslører i en ny kortlægning, hvor i landet der sprøjtes mest i de beskyttede drikkevandsområder.

16/12/2025

https://www.dyrenesbeskyttelse.dk/artikler/undgaa-fyrvaerkeri-nytaaret-er-aarets-mest-stressende-doegn-mange-dyr

Nytåret er en fest for mange – men årets mest stressende timer for dyrene. Dyrenes Beskyttelse opfordrer til et stille nytår af hensyn til både vilde og tamme dyr.

05/12/2025

🌏 Aristotelian Environmental Ethics & Global Leadership

1️⃣ Aristotle taught that human flourishing (eudaimonia) comes from virtue, wisdom, and harmony with nature’s purpose. Today, the climate crisis tests whether nations live up to these ideals.

2️⃣ Harmony with Nature’s Purpose

Nations that respect ecosystems and plan for long-term sustainability align with Aristotle’s teleological view.
Western countries: Often prioritize short-term profit and consumption, undermining ecological balance.
China: Large-scale reforestation, renewable energy expansion, and carbon neutrality goals suggest greater alignment with natural ends.

3️⃣ Virtue in Policy

Aristotle emphasized virtue in action—moderation, foresight, communal responsibility.
Western nations: Regulations exist but are inconsistently applied; economic pressures often trump ethical environmental action.
China: Centralized planning enables coordinated environmental strategies—urban greening, solar and wind projects, water management—that reflect practical wisdom at scale.

4️⃣ Sustaining Long-Term Flourishing

Short-term exploitation compromises collective flourishing.
Western nations: Delayed climate policies risk future well-being.
China: Strategic investment in green infrastructure shows commitment to ecological and human flourishing alongside economic growth.

5️⃣ 🌱 Takeaway
Aristotelian ethics teaches that virtue, wisdom, and respect for nature are inseparable from human flourishing. Nations that integrate these principles at scale are the ones moving in the right direction in the face of the climate crisis.

> Humanity’s eudaimonia depends not just on human ingenuity, but on the flourishing of the world we inhabit.

16/11/2025

https://www.sdu.dk/da/om-sdu/fakulteterne/humaniora/nyt_hum/rusland_oestersoeen

Østersøen er en af nøglerne til Ruslands stormagtsforestilling

13/10/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JGBKXuGir/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Vi får ikke en tydeligere advarsel ⏰

I rapporten Global Tipping Points Report får vi det råt for usødet: Koralrev vil med al sandsynlighed kollapse inden for et årti. Men også Amazonas, havstrømmen AMOC og gletsjere nærmer sig et kollaps som følge af klimaforandringer.

Bag rapporten står University of Exeter med WWF som medforfatter, udarbejdet sammen med 160 forskere.

Fokusset har været at undersøge, hvordan klimaforandringerne kan forårsage kollaps af flere af klodens afgørende systemer, som er med til at holde naturen i balance, og som milliarder af mennesker og dyr er dybt afhængige af.

Men forskerne understreger også, at der er håb. Vi kan skabe såkaldte positive tipping points ved at accelerere den grønne omstilling, beskytte naturen og investere i løsninger, der tager hensyn til naturen.

Vi bliver simpelthen nødt til at handle nu, hvis vi skal vende udviklingen.

12/10/2025

Østersø NGO Netværk, Danmark, inviterer i de kommende måneder til en række webinars om forurening af Østersøen. Det første webinar holdes med Helcoms executive secretary Rüdiger Strempel. Helcom er en mellemstatslig kommission, som er ledende i arbejdet for genopretning og beskyttelse af det maritime miljø i Østersøen. Rüdiger Strempel vil præsentere Helcom og fortælle om udfordringerne i Østersøen og hvad der gøres for at rette op på situationen, så havet igen bliver rent og sundt.
Webinaret finder sted tirsdag den 14. oktober kl. 17.00-18.00. Webinaret holdes på engelsk. Det er gratis at deltage. Tilmelding kan kun ske via nedenstående link på Billetto, senest den 13. oktober.

https://billetto.dk/e/bekaempelse-af-forurening-i-ostersoen-billetter-1675459?

Webinarrække: Forurening i Østersøen English below Østersø NGO Netværk, Danmark inviterer til en we...

18/05/2025

Vismandsrapporten med anbefalinger om Østersørådets fremtid er nu blevet offentliggjort og kan læses via dette link

https://www.facebook.com/share/16VqSpUz5u/?mibextid=wwXIfr

26/02/2025

Global meta-analysis shows action is needed to halt genetic diversity loss.

A comprehensive meta-analysis of global terrestrial and marine genetic diversity covering more than three decades of research demonstrates rapid loss of genetic diversity and identifies conservation interventions that could mitigate this process.

14/03/2024

The Challenge with Russia
One of the most pressing challenges facing the Baltic Sea ecosystem is the complex relationship with Russia. The Baltic Sea is a shared resource among multiple countries, with its waters serving as a vital lifeline for commerce, recreation, and ecological balance. However, geopolitical tensions, historical legacies, and differing environmental priorities have often strained collaborative efforts toward sustainable management and conservation.
Russia, as one of the key stakeholders in the Baltic Sea region, plays a pivotal role in shaping the environmental landscape of this interconnected ecosystem. Despite efforts to foster cooperation through various international agreements and initiatives, such as the Helsinki Convention and the Baltic Sea Action Plan, challenges persist in achieving meaningful progress towards environmental sustainability.
From industrial pollution to overfishing, Russia's activities within its territorial waters and along its coastlines significantly impact the health and integrity of the Baltic Sea ecosystem. Moreover, the effects of climate change, including rising sea levels and warming temperatures, further exacerbate environmental pressures across the region, demanding concerted action and cooperation from all Baltic Sea states, including Russia.
Navigating these challenges requires a nuanced understanding of environmental ethics that transcends national boundaries and political divides. It calls for a collective commitment to principles of ecological integrity, intergenerational equity, and environmental justice. By engaging in open dialogue, fostering mutual understanding, and advocating for responsible stewardship, we can strive towards a more sustainable future for the Baltic Sea and its inhabitants.
In this forum, we invite members to share their insights, experiences, and perspectives on the ethical dimensions of environmental issues in the Baltic Sea region, with a particular emphasis on the challenges and opportunities presented by Russia's role in shaping the environmental discourse. Through constructive dialogue and collaborative action, we can work towards safeguarding the ecological integrity and cultural heritage of the Baltic Sea for generations to come.

05/11/2023

While relations with Russia are largely glacial on a diplomatic level, it does not mean that the country’s diplomats are not participating in some activities. At the London headquartered International Maritime Organization the country’s representatives are still able to attend committee meetings like MEPC, and will still make interventions, and they still sit in the canteen within the IMO Headquarters, but largely sitting alone or with representatives from countries not part of the sanctions regime. While in the IMO recently one representative from a western member state told Fathom World that it’s just not diplomatically right to even be seen having a coffee with them.

Russia is one of 10 signatories to Helcom, the organisation that has been working for nearly 50 years to improve the health of the Baltic Sea..