News and Resources
The latest news from the foundation and
insights into sustainability
insights into sustainability
We’re raising funds for the Important Marine Mammal Areas programme
We are launching our ocean conservation programme with a crowdfunding campaign for our first endorsed project.
“Yachting relies on the health of the oceans, and their conservation is vital for the planet’s wellbeing.”
— Vienna Eleuteri
Why is the IMMA programme so widely supported by the scientific community?
18 June 2021
The IMMA programme is based solely on the best available science, with no influence from politics or other stakeholders.
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How does the IMMA programme work?
16 June 2021
By identifying the most important habitats for marine mammals, these areas can be prioritised for conservation actions.
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Why did we endorse the IMMA programme?
14 June 2021
Not only was the IMMA programme our first endorsed ocean conservation project, it was a logical choice.
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Why should the superyacht community support ocean conservation?
10 June 2021
Why we need to shift from viewing ocean conservation as philanthropy to understanding that it is, in fact, an investment.
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We’re raising funds for the Important Marine Mammal Areas programme
8 June 2021
We are launching our ocean conservation programme with a crowdfunding campaign for our first endorsed project.
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We celebrate over 100 sustainable practicioners
22 April 2021
In line with the ‘open source’ approach, the joint industry project group wishes to share its progress with the wider yachting industry.
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Sharing YETI with the world
18 March 2021
In line with the ‘open source’ approach, the joint industry project group wishes to share its progress with the wider yachting industry.
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Help us with captains and marina survey
21 February 2021
We are asking captains and marinas to share insight into shore power usage.
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SOS Yachting supports Ocean Assist project
22 December 2020
SOS Yachting is supporting the development phase of Ocean Assist.
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The Superyacht Report: Innovation across every inch of a vessel
21 December 2020
Bill Tripp states that we need to push for innovation and embrace what is already available.
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BNP Paribas supports database launch
9 December 2020
BNP Paribas has offered its support to Water Revolution Foundation to kick-start the database.
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Database of Sustainable Solutions launched
26 November 2020
We’re excited to launch our Database of Sustainable Solutions.
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Limited edition lanyard
27 October 2020
Foglizzo have designed an exclusive, limited edition Water Revolution Foundation lanyard.
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YachtTalk Heesen: The sustainable future of yachting
26 October 2020
Robert van Tol spoke on YachtTalk about the sustainable future of yachting.
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The Superyacht Report: Crowdsourcing passage soundings
20 August 2020
Andrew Schofield explains why yachting can help survey the world’s oceans.
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The importance of sustainability training
16 July 2020
For the path towards increased sustainability, the most important step is to understand the business case.
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Sustainability award
3 July 2020
Water Revolution Foundation was recognised by Robb Report.
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First Annual Report
3 July 2020
Our first annual report highlights the activities and accomplishments of our inaugural year.
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Online offer: ‘Sustainability in Practice’ course
15 June 2020
Motivated by positive feedback, we are pleased to announce our next online course.
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World Oceans Day
8 June 2020
An important day to celebrate and protect our precious oceans.
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Life Cycle Assessment animation
5 June 2020
Learn about the methodology behind our Yacht Assessment Tool.
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Public Benefit Organisation status granted
2 April 2020
Water Revolution Foundation has been granted the status of a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO).
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Response to SuperYacht Times’ webinar
2 April 2020
Water Revolution Foundation joined SuperYacht Times' webinar on sustainability in yachting.
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Yacht Assessment Tool animation
2 April 2020
Watch our new animation, introducing our foundation as well as our Yacht Assessment Tool.
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Introducing Elisabetta Zerazion, LCA expert
1 April 2020
We are pleased to welcome Elisabetta Zerazion to the Water Revolution team.
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The Superyacht Report: Why we need a code of conduct
31 March 2020
Robert van Tol explains why the superyacht industry needs a code of conduct.
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The Superyacht Report: Taking an important measure
19 March 2020
Vienna Eleuteri, initiator, discusses her work on the Yacht Assessment Tool.
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The Superyacht Report: An urgency to act
7 February 2020
Olivier Blanchet, BNP Paribas, talks about the urgency for the industry to act right.
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Code of Conduct signed in Cortina
7 February 2020
Water Revolution Foundation brought its Code of Conduct to the Superyacht Design Festival.
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The decade of sustainability in yachting
16 January 2020
Aligning yachting with the United Nations’ international 2030 agenda.
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A word from our initiator
12 January 2020
Vienna Eleuteri shares why sustainability is important.
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Yacht Assessment Tool launch
4 December 2019
The superyacht industry is finally able to assess its environmental footprint.
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First Sustainability in Practice course a success
4 December 2019
Feedback from attendees was very positive.
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The Superyacht Report: My children’s influence
9 October 2019
Martin Redmayne, The Superyacht Group, shares what really inspires him to be more sustainable.
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ISO working group on sustainability
4 October 2019
Robert van Tol, executive director, was appointed as convener of this new ISO working group.
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Sustainability management course
4 October 2019
‘Sustainability in Practice’ is a management course tailored to the superyacht industry.
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Martin Redmayne on attracting new clientele
25 September 2019
Why Water Revolution offers the superyacht industry an opportunity.
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The Superyacht Report: What part will you play?
19 September 2019
Henk de Vries III, chairman, reflects upon the foundation’s first year.
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The Superyacht Report: Innovation before legislation
21 August 2019
Lorenzo Pollicardo, SYBAss, explores why we must push beyond legislation.
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METSTRADE becomes first strategic partner
19 July 2019
METSTRADE is the foundation’s first strategic trade show partner.
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Water Revolution welcomes first anchor partners
10 July 2019
Superyacht industry leaders become Water Revolution Foundation’s first anchor partners.
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The Superyacht Report: Considering conservation
19 June 2019
Robert van Tol, executive director, explores why yachts should engage in ocean research.
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The Superyacht Report: Realising an ambition
23 May 2019
Derek Munro outlines a blueprint for greener yachting.
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The revolution has begun!
3 May 2019
Henk de Vries, chairman, explains why the work of Water Revolution Foundation is so important.
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Megayacht News Radio podcast
23 April 2019
Robert van Tol, executive director, spoke with Megayacht News Radio podcast.
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All aboard the water revolution
17 April 2019
Vienna Eleuteri, initiator, wrote about the purpose of this new foundation in The Superyacht Report.
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Starting a Revolution
13 November 2018
Water Revolution Foundation was introduced by its founders at The Superyacht Forum.
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