President Trump has officially withdrawn the United States from the Paris Agreement, a move that weakens global efforts to combat climate change and undermines years of international cooperation. This decision arrives at a critical time, as climate-fueled disasters devastate communities worldwide and scientists warn that the window for meaningful action is rapidly closing. However, while governments may waver in their commitments, the fight for conservation does not depend only on political administrations. SEVENSEAS has been a steadfast force for the last decade, ensuring that climate action, marine conservation, and scientific progress continue regardless of governmental setbacks.
As the Trump administration reverses climate policies and erases key environmental protections, SEVENSEAS continues to bridge the information gap. By connecting students, scientists, government officials, businesses, and academia, SEVENSEAS ensures that critical climate knowledge remains accessible and actionable. Our platform provides a space where the conservation community can share research, solutions, and opportunities, free from political interference and paywalls that often restrict global public access to science.
The withdrawal from the Paris Agreement signals a dangerous prioritization of fossil fuels and short-term economic gains over long-term planetary health. The administration’s push for offshore drilling, the weakening of environmental regulations, and the rollback of renewable energy initiatives threaten the very ecosystems we strive to protect. SEVENSEAS serves as a counterforce to these policies, amplifying the voices of conservationists and scientists fighting to safeguard our oceans and climate. Through relentless advocacy, education, and direct conservation efforts, we ensure that environmental progress does not stall, even when government leadership fails.
Beyond advocacy, SEVENSEAS actively does on-the-ground conservation, with removal of ocean plastic and coral reef, mangrove and seagrass rehabilitation. However, our most significant impact lies in empowering the conservation community itself. We provide a platform for collaboration, helping individuals and organizations maximize their influence, share their research, and drive meaningful change.
The fight against climate change cannot hinge on any one government’s commitment. It must be a collective effort that transcends politics. SEVENSEAS is more than a publication; it is a movement that has thrived despite funding challenges, policy rollbacks, disinformation campaigns, and shifting political landscapes. We remain committed to open access, scientific integrity, and a global network that advances conservation regardless of who holds office. The withdrawal from the Paris Agreement is a setback, but it will not stop the momentum of those who refuse to let climate action be derailed.
We have a decade of proven success, and we are just getting started. Now, more than ever, we must stay engaged, amplify solutions, and build a future where conservation continues to thrive. SEVENSEAS is here to ensure that happens.
By Giacomo Abrusci, Founder and Executive Director, SEVENSEAS