Posted 10th July 2026. Last updated 10th July 2026.

A sailboat full of climate activists stopped in Bermuda for three days this week in between environmental conferences.

Ocean Rebellion arrived in St George on Monday to meet with Bermudian environmental groups, on its way to the international Climate Justice Flotilla in Europe.

While docked, the crew unfurled a banner stating “Fossil Fuel Treaty Now” to urge governments around the world, including those of island nations, to push for renewable energy use.

Paolo Destilo, a crew member on board Ocean Rebellion, said: “Island communities that are already living with the realities of climate change deserve a seat at the table, where decisions about their future are made.”

He added: “Bermuda’s experience reminds us that those living with the impacts of a changing ocean should have the strongest voice in shaping international climate action.”

A call for unity:the Ocean Rebellion tied up in St George’s Harbour for a three-day visit to Bermuda during its voyage from Colombia to the Azores on its way to the international Climate Justice Flotilla in Europe (Photograph supplied)

The group had sailed from Santa Marta, Colombia, after attending the First International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels.

They left the country on Wednesday for the flotilla in Europe.

Ocean Rebellion’s crew welcomed members of the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce and the Sargasso Sea Advisory Council on board their vessel.

Read more here: https://www.royalgazette.com/environment/news/article/20260710/activist-vessel-docks-in-st-georges-en-route-to-europe-conference/