The board of the GloNoise Partnership for Mitigation of Underwater Noise from Shipping project has endorsed the extension of the initiative until December 2026, to continue global efforts to reduce underwater radiated noise (URN) from ships.

The Global Partnership for Mitigation of Underwater Noise from Shipping (GloNoise Partnership) project is part of broader efforts by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), to address the impacts of underwater noise on marine life.

During its Mid-term Project Board meeting (15 July 2025), 34 representatives from the project's Lead Pilot Countries and Twinning Countries, along with UNDP and the IMO Secretariat reviewed the project's yearly progress, work plan and budget, and approved the extension.

Member States also highlighted concrete actions taken over the past year to address URN threats, ranging from acoustic research and data collection to stakeholder engagement, policy reforms and awareness raising.

Participants reiterated the importance of long-term cooperation and capacity building across participating countries. The GloNoise board includes representatives of Lead Pilot Countries, Twinning Countries, IMO and UNDP.

Source: IMO

 

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