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Aino Grapin taking over the reins as new chair of Water Revolution Foundation

Water Revolution Foundation brings the leisure maritime industry to UN Ocean Conference

The Roadmap 2050 - Towards Regenerative Yachting

We are attending the UN Ocean Conference in Nice.

We are welcoming Aino Grapin as a new board member!⁠

We would like to extend a warm welcome to Martijn Munniksma!

The European Commission (EC) is scaling back sustainability reporting rules with two new proposal: Omnibus Simplification Package I and II, focusing on sustainability regulations. These proposal by the EC aims at streamlining and simplifying sustainability reporting regulations for businesses in the European Union.

Internal combustion engines, mostly powered by fossil fuels, are still the primary energy source for many industries, including boating and yachting. But as our society evolves and the scientific community reliably measures the impact of our reliance—its significant pollution and greenhouse gas emissions—our industry is at the forefront of responding to the urgent need for new technology and policy changes.

Water Revolution Foundation has received a special accreditation for the 2025 UN Ocean Conference.

We are delighted to release our 2023/2024 annual report.

On 15 January 2025, F/YACHTING and Water Revolution Foundation co-hosted a unique workshop in Austria for superyacht designers, project managers, and shipyard representatives: The Future of Sustainable Design.

Dear Yacht Owners & Family Offices, All New Year Resolutions encourage us to reflect on our achievements and focus on doing better for the future. The Water Revolution Foundation would like to support you in your “Yachting Resolutions” towards more sustainable sailing, with what we think are fundamental goals for owners and the industry alike.

Delivering more environmentally-conscious alternatives across the superyacht industry, Via Maris Njørdal by Speira, Reflow Marine by Reflow Marine, and Slimline 5 by Octo Marine are the most recent additions to our Hub of Verified Solutions.

As we celebrate our 6th anniversary, it also means that the founding board members have reached their maximum of two consecutive three-year terms serving on the foundation’s board.

In an exciting milestone, culminating five years of invaluable industry-wide collaboration, the YETI software tool was officially launched during METSTRADE 2024.

The second webinar on the Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMA) programme, hosted by Switzerland for the Oceans, will take place on Tuesday, 26 November, 17:00 - 18:00 CET and dive deeper into critical mechanisms for ecological renewal and ocean conservation.

The next episode of the YETI Webinar Series will uncover how scores for the Yacht Environmental Transparency Index (YETI) are calculated and should be interpreted based on the input and output data, making clear why a yacht performs better or worse than the average in its category and therefore how to improve it accordingly.

With the show season well underway, we are thrilled to return to The Superyacht Forum & METSTRADE as a strategic partner for the third consecutive year.

Yachting’s course toward sustainability is set, with zero emissions as the final destination. Following global climate policy goals, which have long aimed for climate neutrality by 2050, the European Union is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030.

Unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show, the latest edition of the Designers’ Protocol sets a new standard for environmental yacht design, offering actionable principles and detailed recommendations for every new yacht project.

Water Revolution Foundation and Seastainable Yachting are proud to announce the launch of Version 2 of the Environmental Crew Guidelines at this year's Monaco Yacht Show. The updated edition builds upon the success of the inaugural version, offering an enhanced toolkit to support the yachting industry's transition towards more environmentally-friendly operations. 

The 2024 edition of Monaco Yacht Show is less than a month away, and we are excited to be collaborating as strategic partners for the third consecutive year.

Switzerland for the Oceans will be hosting an informative and collaborative webinar on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 17:00 CEST. Together with the Marine Mammal Protected Areas Task Force of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), we will be presenting the North West Atlantic project of the Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMA) programme.

The next episode of the YETI Webinar Series will uncover how scores for the Yacht Environmental Transparency Index (YETI) are calculated and should be interpreted based on the input and output data, making clear why a yacht performs better or worse than the average in its category and therefore how to improve it accordingly.

While steel and aluminium offer durability and performance advantages, like many other materials, their production processes contribute to pollution, resource depletion, and greenhouse gas emissions. Efforts to mitigate these impacts, such as increasing the use of recycled materials, energy and resource-saving technologies, are essential steps towards reducing the industry's environmental footprint.

Our YETI Webinar Series continues with Episode 3, exploring the core scientific methodologies used to assess and mitigate the environmental impact of yachts with a focus on energy demand.

We're excited to announce the addition of new verified products to our Hub of Verified Solutions. Fendaskin by Defenda, Marine Inverter Air Conditioning, Direct Refrigerant Expansion by Termodinamica, and Permanent Washable Air Filters by Fundamental Marine Developments (FMD) have all received third-party verification for their innovative alternatives to traditional onboard systems.

Distinguished yachting industry leaders convened last week for the second edition of the Business Leadership event, organised by Water Revolution Foundation and hosted by Feadship.

They say last but not least… We know you will enjoy this conclusion to our 5-part series guiding you through Environmental Indicators relevant to a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology.

As the number of third-party verified solutions continues to grow, we have revamped the former Database of Sustainable Solutions to better resonate with the mission and communication objectives of Water Revolution Foundation. Henceforth, the repertoire of products will be known as the Hub of Verified Solutions.

Episode 2 of the YETI Webinar Series will delve into the logic behind the Yacht Environmental Transparency Index (YETI), a revolutionary tool designed to assess and improve the environmental performance of yachts.

It's increasingly common for buyers to encounter advertisements promoting products as sustainable or eco-friendly. Such claims, often referred to as "green claims," are being noticed in the yachting industry as well.

Welcome to part four of our series on guiding you through Environmental Indicators relevant to a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology.

We are pleased to announce a new development: the YETI Webinar Series, developed to share the background, scientific approach, and practical application of this much-needed method for evaluating the environmental impact of superyachts.

Awwal Idris has joined the Water Revolution team as Environmental Expert.

Version 1 of the Environmental Crew Guidelines has officially been launched, marking a pivotal moment in steering the yachting fleet toward more sustainable practices. This comprehensive guide, highlighting best practices written for-and-by crew, offers information and inspiration for eco-friendlier behaviour onboard yachts.

Welcome to part three of our series on guiding you through Environmental Indicators relevant to a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology.

Magellan 630 Extra & Giraglia 633 Extra by Boero YachtCoatings, RecondOil by SKF, & Awlgrip HDT by AkzoNobel have recently received third-party verification for providing innovative solutions to conventional onboard systems.

It is our pleasure to share the 2022/2023 Annual Report, summarizing the accomplishments made over the last year.

We are honoured to be involved with this year's COP28 UAE for the session - A Regenerative Blue Economy as Means to Harmonizing Climate Action: Post-2030 framework beyond sustainability.

We continue our series on guiding you through Environmental Indicators relevant to a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, this time diving into factors with a direct effect on the environment & human health.

The Superyacht Forum & METSTRADE 2023 are right around the corner, and we are so excited to unveil our compelling programme for these events as strategic partners for another year.

Introducing Henk de Vries, chairman of the Revolution!

The Designers’ Protocol was launched at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show to present the industry with a standardised document aiming to provide designers with guiding sustainability principles.

A comprehensive package of crew best practices is being previewed at the Monaco Yacht Show to garner support from yacht management companies leading up to the anticipated launch of the guidelines in October.

With the 2023 edition of Monaco Yacht Show less than one week away, we are thrilled to be collaborating as strategic partners for the second year in a row.

Within the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, 10 environmental indicators are used to evaluate the impact of superyachts, beginning with those related to climate change.

Meet the initiator & vice-chair of Water Revolution Foundation, Dr. Vienna Eleuteri!

We are proud to announce that Water Revolution Foundation has been recognised as an "Ocean Titan."

Ocean Assist will provide a return on superyachting’s landmark investment in ocean conservation, prioritising projects and adopting scientific tools that are urgently needed to safeguard the oceans.

Alexey Shifman has joined the Water Revolution team as Programme Director.

We are thrilled to present the Annual Report for Water Revolution Foundation’s third year.

Jaime Barros has joined the Water Revolution team as Junior Marine Engineer.

Version 1.0 of the Yacht Environmental Transparency Index (YETI) was launched at this year's METSTRADE.

Gigi Migliazzo has joined the Water Revolution team as Marketing Executive.

As strategic partner for this year's The Superyacht Forum and METSTRADE, we are eager to share our additions to these events.

Monaco Yacht Show hosted a Sustainability Conference featuring an open-door panel discussion with industry professionals.

Hull Vane, Explore E8 & E9, and Hempaguard X7 have recently been verified as sustainable solutions.

With our strategic partner Centre For Sustainablity And Excellence (CSE), we have developed Sustainability Reporting Guidelines specific to the yachting sector.

We are delighted to share our next three-year plan for 2022-2025 that will carry out the Water Revolution Foundation, its partners and the superyacht industry to a more sustainable future.

METSTRADE, the world’s greatest exhibition and networking event for B2B leisure marine equipment suppliers and buyers, is further building on its consistent efforts to promote best practice in sustainability across the sector.

We are excited to announce a strategic partnership with the Monaco Yacht Show.

The Water Revolution team is recently joined by Hanna Dąbrowska.

We are welcoming Carolina Corral as a new board member!⁠

The first stage of Water Revolution Foundation’s YETI has been unveiled.

A group of prominent shipyards has committed to setup a structural approach for reinvestment into the...

we are delighted to present our Annual Report for the second year of Water Revolution Foundation.

We are looking forward to meeting you in person at The Superyacht Forum (TSF) and METSTRADE in just a few weeks time. We expect a lot of sustainability related content, let’s make sure we all progress in the right direction.

The yacht designers roundtable we organised throughout 2021 has been turned into the Sustainable Yacht Design Taskforce, and launched at the Monaco Yacht Show 2021 last month. For the first time naval architects, interior and exterior designers work together, and in particular on the topic of sustainability.

The Water Revolution team is recently joined by Jelena Dolecek, a freshly graduated Materials Scientist and Engineer

The Yacht Environmental Transparency Index (YETI) is in a crucial fleet review testing phase for arriving at a YETI 1.0 version.

The guidelines which are digital and publicly available, take the user through a chronological path of ten steps for shaping effective messages regarding their sustainability efforts.

Our commitment is to launch a YETI 1.0 in November this year. Contact us to express your interest for being in this peer-review group.

There has been a recent change at the Water Revolution Foundation board of directors. We warmly welcome Carlos Vidueira, who’s taking Wayne Huizenga III’s board seat.

Watch our video to find out why we've launched a crowdfunding campaign for the IMMA programme.

Alongside reducing the footprint of the superyacht industry, we must also directly invest in conservation efforts.

We need to both reduce our environmental impact and restore nature’s capacity to cope with negative impacts.

The IMMA programme is based solely on the best available science, with no influence from politics or other stakeholders.

By identifying the most important habitats for marine mammals, these areas can be prioritised for conservation actions.

Not only was the IMMA programme our first endorsed ocean conservation project, it was a logical choice.

Why we need to shift from viewing ocean conservation as philanthropy to understanding that it is, in fact, an investment.

We are launching our ocean conservation programme with a crowdfunding campaign for our first endorsed project.

In line with the ‘open source’ approach, the joint industry project group wishes to share its progress with the wider yachting industry.

In line with the ‘open source’ approach, the joint industry project group wishes to share its progress with the wider yachting industry.

We are asking captains and marinas to share insight into shore power usage.

SOS Yachting is supporting the development phase of Ocean Assist.

Bill Tripp states that we need to push for innovation and embrace what is already available.

BNP Paribas has offered its support to Water Revolution Foundation to kick-start the database.

We’re excited to launch our Database of Sustainable Solutions.

Foglizzo have designed an exclusive, limited edition Water Revolution Foundation lanyard.

Robert van Tol spoke on YachtTalk about the sustainable future of yachting.

Andrew Schofield explains why yachting can help survey the world’s oceans.

For the path towards increased sustainability, the most important step is to understand the business case.

Water Revolution Foundation was recognised by Robb Report.

Our first annual report highlights the activities and accomplishments of our inaugural year.

Motivated by positive feedback, we are pleased to announce our next online course.

An important day to celebrate and protect our precious oceans.

Learn about the methodology behind our Yacht Assessment Tool.

Water Revolution Foundation has been granted the status of a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO).

Water Revolution Foundation joined SuperYacht Times' webinar on sustainability in yachting.

Watch our new animation, introducing our foundation as well as our Yacht Assessment Tool.

We are pleased to welcome Elisabetta Zerazion to the Water Revolution team.

Robert van Tol explains why the superyacht industry needs a code of conduct.

Vienna Eleuteri, initiator, discusses her work on the Yacht Assessment Tool.

Olivier Blanchet, BNP Paribas, talks about the urgency for the industry to act right.

Water Revolution Foundation brought its Code of Conduct to the Superyacht Design Festival.

Aligning yachting with the United Nations’ international 2030 agenda.

Vienna Eleuteri shares why sustainability is important.

The superyacht industry is finally able to assess its environmental footprint.

Feedback from attendees was very positive.

Martin Redmayne, The Superyacht Group, shares what really inspires him to be more sustainable.

Robert van Tol, executive director, was appointed as convener of this new ISO working group.

‘Sustainability in Practice’ is a management course tailored to the superyacht industry.

Why Water Revolution offers the superyacht industry an opportunity.

Henk de Vries III, chairman, reflects upon the foundation’s first year.

Lorenzo Pollicardo, SYBAss, explores why we must push beyond legislation.

METSTRADE is the foundation’s first strategic trade show partner.

Superyacht industry leaders become Water Revolution Foundation’s first anchor partners.

Robert van Tol, executive director, explores why yachts should engage in ocean research.

Derek Munro outlines a blueprint for greener yachting.

Henk de Vries, chairman, explains why the work of Water Revolution Foundation is so important.

Take part in our survey focusing on superyacht sustainability.

Robert van Tol, executive director, spoke with Megayacht News Radio podcast.

Vienna Eleuteri, initiator, wrote about the purpose of this new foundation in The Superyacht Report.

Our enthusiastic founding board met in Monaco.

We are honoured to be a beneficiary organisation of Dan Lenard's Vela Code endeavour.

Water Revolution Foundation was introduced by its founders at The Superyacht Forum.