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Forbes
7 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
The First Female CEO Of National Geographic-Lindblad Is Making Big Changes
Natalya Leahy, CEO of Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, traveling in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. In the cruise industry, there are corner office CEOs. And there are 'in the details' CEOs. Natalya Leahy, the new Chief Executive at National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, is squarely in the latter category. Whether she's running full-tilt with passengers trying to make it back to a ship on time, spontaneously ordering pistachio baklava from the best local bakery to be delivered in each cabin, or navigating zodiac boats around the Galapagos, she's not just running the business by the numbers—she's knee deep in the water with a work phone in her pocket, making sure excursions go the way she wants them to go. Since she left her role as President of the luxury cruise company Seabourne, and officially took the helm at the publicly-traded Lindblad Expeditions Holdings in January, it's become abundantly clear: She's here, she's in charge and she wants to win. 'Our guest profile is an affluent person who is highly educated, looking for truly authentic experiences of the world in places that very few will ever go. We can really serve the needs of these guests, 360, with our portfolio of [six] brands. We haven't even scratched the surface to truly understand the scalability of that,' Leahy said in a recent interview. The National Geographic Endurance in the Bourgeouis Fjord, Antarctica Her entrance makes some people, who are life-long fans of (and investors in) Lindblad since Sven Lindblad founded the company in 1979, a bit nervous. Among generations of travelers, he's earned trust as an environmental steward and pioneer of tourist expeditions. Sven's father, Lars-Eric Lindblad, brought private citizens to Antarctica for the first time in history more than five decades ago. Today, the company is a global operation, with a fleet of 23 owned and chartered medium-size ships (ranging from 28 to 148 passengers) that it operates in destinations like the South Pacific, the Galapagos islands, and the Mediterranean. But it's still best known for its navigation know-how in Antarctica, largely because it employs and retains remarkable people like the 'Ice Master' Leif Skog, VP of Marine Operations, who is one in about ten people in the world who have mastered both arctic navigation and mission-built ship design. If you're navigating the Drake passage, he's who you want at the helm. Captain Leif Skog on the bridge of the ship National Geographic Endeavour with guests It's also benefiting from a new co-branding deal with National Geographic (owned by Walt Disney Co.) that was inked before Leahy came onboard. The agreement grants Lindblad Expeditions global rights to the National Geographic brand for expedition cruises until at least 2040. Upon the announcement, Sven Lindblad said: 'We will be demonstrating the power of this new co-brand and improved name recognition, which will be vitally important as we expand our footprint in key growth markets around the world.' It's a pretty big deal, because it means Lindblad can leverage Disney's powerful sales channels and joint marketing campaigns to its advantage—which it needs. The company faces intense competition from operators like HX (formerly Hurtigruten Expeditions), andBeyond, Silversea Expeditions, Seabourne Expeditions, Aurora Expeditions, Antarctica21, and even new luxury cruise lines like Explora Journeys. Though Explora's ships are not ice-class vessels nor are they equipped with Zodiacs for landings in polar regions, demand for what they do means they can still steal market share. Because the term 'expedition' is not protected IP. 'We have competitors that carry 500 people and call it an expedition. This is bollocks,' says Lindblad's Captain Oliver Kruess, claiming that a true expedition ship hosts less than 200 passengers. Regardless, the race to dominate the fastest-growing segment in the $8 billion cruise industry is on. And while most operators cannot afford to build brand-new ships, they're getting ever-more creative with the ships they've got. Cruise analysts say companies that can balance luxury, adventure, and sustainability are likely to see the strongest growth. Guests explore waterfalls by Zodiac in Gothul Bay, South Georgia. Lindblad's expeditions are conducted in partnership with National Geographic's team of 'naturalists'—environmental scientists, historians, photographers and cultural experts—who bring their expertise onboard, joining the standing crew of captains, engineers, technicians, kitchen and cleaning staff who keep things running like a luxury hotel-at-sea. The deep scientific knowledge these people bring to programming, in the way of daily lectures and in-the-field lessons, makes the experience of sailing with Lindblad practically incomparable to what the uninitiated might think of as a 'cruise.' Sure, there are tour buses and the odd fanny pack, depending on the day's excursions. But these expeditions trade on the notion that you're going much further into remote destinations and delving deeper into the natural world than you could ever hope to reach on a sightseeing pleasure cruise. In spirit, it's much more lean-forward than laid back. And the clientele, many of whom are tenured University Professors, military veterans, ex-Navy seals, or otherwise adventurous retirees with means, mirrors that fact. 'They're all geeks! They're all nerds,' joked Maggie Godbold and Steven Bershader, a retired couple in their 70s who sailed on Lindblad's recent Endurance voyage to the Azores islands. They're avid travelers; the kind who would book a flight to witness a solar eclipse. 'I'm not interested in gambling or shopping,' said Godbold. 'That's not why I'm here. I don't consider this a cruise ship. This is an exhibition ship. We've done so many Lindblad trips, we've lost count.' (The company is known for having a high rate of repeat guests). Basically, if you want to not just understand but physically feel the impact of climate change on oceanography (the Azores sail featured 15-foot swells), taste the mineral content of a volcanic hot spring (did you know iron rich water can turn tea purple?), or learn about the chemical composition of lichens, the sound production of sperm whales, the mating habits of Emperor penguins, or the art of telephoto lens photography — you've come to the right place! Natalya Leahy, Chief Executive Officer, traveling in Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. While there have been female CEOs in the broader industry, such as Christine Duffy at Carnival Cruise Line and Lisa Lutoff-Perlo at Celebrity Cruises, Natalya Leahy's appointment marks the first time a woman has led Lindblad Expeditions. Her career arc is a tale of grit, determination and perseverance. She grew up in Soviet Uzbekistan, studied finance at University, and at 17, talked her way into her first gig working in a two-person finance department at the Meridian Hotel in Termez. She then went on to work for the procurement department for Coca Cola, served as United Nations Country Manager for Uzbekistan and eventually earned her MBA from Michigan State. She entered the cruise industry with Holland America Group, where she served as Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer for about eight years. Then the 'big break' came. As President of the luxury cruise operator Seabourne, when I first met her, she was orchestrating a nearly 40% increase in women ship officers in a classically male-dominated field. She is, after all, a mother of two daughters. Importantly, she has the backing of Sven Lindblad himself, who clearly hired her for her financial experience and publicly demonstrates his support for her in this video filmed in the Galapagos islands. What they don't mention in the video is the difficult financial picture Leahy is inheriting, while Sven still serves as Co-Chair of the Board. Per its first quarter 2025 financial statements, Lindblad has more debt than equity. So, Leahy must either lower debt or increase equity. Typically, you increase equity by generating profits and either use those profits to grow the business or pay down the debt. Shareholders often demand a combination of both, which is easier said than done. Though Lindblad's revenues have rebounded from COVID lows of $147 million in 2021 to about $670 million in 2025, given their very high cost base, they have not turned a profit in five years. As CEO, Leahy needs to get this company to a position of profitability. The good news is its day-to-day business is generating more cash than it did last year. And they have $235.2 million in cash as a liquidity buffer. There are other signs that she's headed in the right direction. As any CEO knows, success can very much depend on the team you assemble. To that end, Leahy made a key hire by tapping the young Harvard MBA grad, CFO Rick Goldberg, who will help Leahy expand their portfolio of ship and land-based expeditions internationally. For example, Leahy claims they're already working on expanding their footprint in Australia. Meanwhile, the company just announced the launch of European river expeditions, beginning April 2026. Two new eight-day itineraries involve sailing along the Rhine from ports in Amsterdam to Brussels and Cologne to Basel, all aboard the 120-guest Connect (constructed in 2025). The company has never offered river expeditions in Europe before, but chartering the latest in modern river ship design seems like a smart move. Expanding access to private charters is another lever to pull, as hard as they can. 'Our private charters program is going to be a huge strategic focus area. Because we have a very unique set of ships that are much smaller, more intimate, and perfect for private groups and corporate events. The smallest ship we just launched a month ago is a 16 passenger yacht, and she's sailing in the Galapagos. That's the perfect ship for a private family event, right?' adds Leahy. 'So we really are driving resources to grow the charter program.' The notion of 'family' cannot be glossed over here. Lindblad must attract younger guests, and become known for 'multi-generational travel' in order to thrive long term. Hence, programs like the Nat Geo Explorers-in-Training for kids, and lower pricing for shoulder and off-season sails. Which is now an industry-wide norm. But, there's something else up her sleeve that she refused to divulge, because it isn't yet a done deal. I first got an inkling of what's-to-come from the Ice Master Leif Skog in April, who—without revealing the details—says he's working on planning new destinations and itineraries for Lindblad that would require serious maritime gymnastics to pull off. Leahy confirmed this, at least in intention: 'This company's collaboration between ship experts, expedition experts and deployment experts is phenomenal… I had a dream for a while that no other company could really do. That's where Captain Leif is heavily involved, because we have the right vessels. If we are able to do it right, it will be a very different bucket list experience.' Different, meaning unprecedented. So says the girl from Uzbekistan who at 17 decided not to accept a receptionist position, and instead forged her own path in finance. In our first sit-down interview last year, she recalled her pivotal moment: 'It was my first year in University, and I desperately needed a job. I came to the [Meridian] hotel, and said: Who is your head of finance? I must have sounded so confident, the way you sound before you know what's appropriate… I knocked on his door, and he said: Do we have an appointment? I said no, but I am looking for a job in your finance department. What kind of finance experience do you have? I don't have any experience, but I started studying finance in this great, prestigious University. And he said: Go downstairs, we have a lot of openings in reception or in food and beverage. I was super scared because I really needed this job, but I told him: "I will never be your best receptionist, but I will be the best finance person you ever hired.' And she wasn't content to stop there.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Galapagos Creates New Subscription Right Plan
Mechelen, Belgium; May 27, 2025, 22:30 CET; regulated information – Galapagos NV (Euronext & NASDAQ: GLPG) announced today that its Board of Directors created 925,000 subscription rights under a new subscription right plan. On May 27, 2025, the Board of Directors of Galapagos approved 'Subscription Right Plan 2025 (A)', intended for personnel of the Company, within the framework of the authorized capital. Under this subscription right plan, 925,000 subscription rights were created, subject to acceptance, for senior management compensation purposes. The subscription rights have an exercise term of eight years as of the date of the issuance and have an exercise price of €25.64. The subscription rights can in principle not be exercised prior to the third anniversary of the date of the issuance. Each subscription right gives the right to subscribe to one new Galapagos share. Should the subscription rights be exercised, Galapagos will apply for the listing of the resulting new shares on a regulated stock market. The subscription rights as such will not be listed on any stock market. Galapagos' total share capital currently amounts to €356,444,938.61; the total number of securities conferring voting rights is 65,897,071, which is also the total number of voting rights (the 'denominator'), and all securities conferring voting rights and all voting rights are of the same category. The total number of rights to subscribe to not yet issued securities conferring voting rights is (i) 11,866,245 subscription rights under several outstanding employee subscription right plans, which equals 11,866,245 voting rights that may result from the exercise of those subscription rights, and (ii) one subscription right issued to Gilead Therapeutics to subscribe for a maximum number of shares that is sufficient to bring the shareholding of Gilead and its affiliates to 29.9% of the actually issued and outstanding shares after the exercise of the subscription right. This excludes the 925,000 subscription rights of Subscription Right Plan 2025 (A), which were created subject to acceptance. Galapagos does not have any convertible bonds or shares without voting rights outstanding. About GalapagosGalapagos is a biotechnology company with operations in Europe, the U.S., and Asia, dedicated to transforming patient outcomes through life-changing science and innovation for more years of life and quality of life. Focusing on high unmet medical needs, we synergize compelling science, technology, and collaborative approaches to create a deep pipeline of best-in-class medicines. With capabilities from lab to patient, including a decentralized cell therapy manufacturing platform, we are committed to challenging the status quo and delivering results for our patients, employees, and shareholders. Our goal is to meet current medical needs and to anticipate and shape the future of healthcare, ensuring that our innovations reach those who need them most. For additional information, please visit or follow us on LinkedIn or X. For further information, please contact: Media inquiries: Srikant Ramaswami+1 412 699 0359 Marieke Vermeersch +32 479 490 603 media@ Investor inquiries: Srikant Ramaswami+1 412 699 0359 Glenn Schulman +1 412 522 6239 ir@ Forward-looking statementsThis release may contain forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of publication of this release. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements in this release, unless specifically required by law or regulation. Attachment Galapagos Creates New Subscription Right PlanError in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Zawya
22-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
US climate pullback threatens planned debt-for-nature deals
Billions of dollars of debt deals aimed at protecting vital ecosystems from Africa to Latin America are at risk of unravelling or may need rework amid concerns that crucial U.S. backing is about to dry up under President Donald Trump. The 'debt-for-nature' swaps, which reduce a country's debt in return for conservation commitments, have gained traction in recent years with deals involving the Galapagos Islands, coral reefs and the Amazon rainforest among the most prominent. The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has been a key player, providing political risk insurance for over half of the deals done over the last five years, accounting for nearly 90% of $6 billion of swapped debt. A source with direct knowledge of the plans said the DFC had about five swaps in the pipeline which are now in question with CEO-in-waiting Ben Black and U.S. government efficiency chief Elon Musk both criticising its climate work. The source did not specify how much debt was covered by the swaps but pointed out that the last few DFC-backed deals involved over $1 billion each. Spokespeople for the White House and the DFC did not respond to requests for comment on future DFC involvement in such deals. A DFC official who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed to Reuters it stepped down earlier this year as co-chair of a global task force set up in 2023 to expand the use of debt swaps. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has also hit out at multilateral lenders for climate change work amid a broader U.S. retreat that has seen it withdraw from the Paris Agreement to curb global warming. Angola and Zambia and at least one Latin American country are among those whose 'debt-for-nature' swap plans risk needing to be reworked or even abandoned due to DFC uncertainty, four sources that have been directly involved in the projects said. Angolan Finance Minister Vera Daves de Sousa said her country, which is one of the most indebted in Africa and whose rivers feed the Okavango basin vital for endangered elephants and lions, has been talking to the DFC about two potential swaps. One is a debt-for-nature deal, the other a broader 'debt-for-development' swap tied to education and young people. "We feel openness from them (DFC), but especially on the debt-for-development swap," de Sousa recently told Reuters. "We respect their vision," she added. "For us there is no difference – we have opportunities on the development side, and we have opportunities on the nature side." In Zambia, which late last year was looking closely at a swap linked to its vast national parks that are home to over 40% of Africa's elephants, things have changed too. "We are not completely shutting (the swap) down but we are not actively at it right now," its Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane told Reuters, declining to specify the reason for the shift. NEW REALITY Generating money for conservation by exchanging costly government bonds for cheaper ones is seen as an obvious choice for smaller nations grappling with heavy debt loads and climate change pressures. The UK-based, non-profit International Institute for Environment and Development estimates that the world's 49 poorest countries seen most at risk of debt crises could swap a quarter of the over $430 billion they now owe. Given the signals coming from Washington, those that do should drop hopes of DFC support and look at alternatives, said White Advisory managing director Sebastian Espinosa, who has advised Barbados, Belize and Seychelles on such swaps. Those could include credit guarantees from major multilateral development banks, potentially alongside private sector insurers and guarantors, as pioneered by the Bahamas last year. Historically, though, DFC backing has been crucial in scaling up deals, offering up to $1 billion in political risk insurance. That protects those who buy the new lower-cost bonds if the governments involved fail to make payments. "Who's going to step in? (to replace DFC) I don't know," said Eva Mayerhofer at the European Investment Bank, which backed a 2023 Barbados swap. "We won't be able to do debt conversions that regularly." The Inter-American Development Bank, involved in five of the last nine debt-for-nature swaps, sometimes alongside the DFC —declined to comment on whether any of its plans were being affected. Investment firm Nuveen's Stephen Liberatore, who has been a cornerstone investor in some debt swaps, said while substitutes for the DFC could be found, the knock-on effects were yet to be seen. "What is the price for a private entity (to provide risk insurance) versus a public entity like the DFC?" Liberatore said. "Does it change the amount of savings?" which are then spent on conservation. "That's the ultimate question." (Additional reporting by Karin Strohecker in London, Chris Mfula in Zambia, Alexandra Valencia in Quito, Duncan Miriri in Nairobi, Libby George in London and Kate Abnett in Brussels; Editing by Simon Jessop and Emelia Sithole-Matarise)
RTÉ News
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
How David Attenborough reshaped how we see the natural world
Over the course of seven decades, Sir David Attenborough's documentaries have reshaped how we see the natural world, shifting from colonial-era collecting trips to urgent calls for environmental action, write Neil J. Gostling and Sam Illingworth. His storytelling has inspired generations, but has only recently begun to confront the scale of the ecological crisis. To understand how far nature broadcasting has come, it helps to return to where it started. When Attenborough's broadcasting career began in the 1950s, Austrian filmmakers Hans and Lotte Hass were already pushing the boundaries of what was possible by taking cameras below the sea and touring the world aboard their schooner, the Xafira. In one of their 1953 Galapagos films, a crewman handled a sealion pup, having crawled across the volcanic rock of Fernandina honking at sealions to attract them. A penguin and giant tortoise were brought on board Xafira. And as Lotte Hass took photographs, she'd beseech some poor creature to "not be frightened" and "look pleasant". This is a world away from today's expectations, where both research scientists and amateur naturalists are taught to observe without touching or disturbing wildlife. When the Hasses visited the Galápagos, it was still five years before the creation of the national park and the founding of the island's conservation organisation Charles Darwin Foundation. Now, visitors must stay at least two metres from all animals – and never approach them. At the same time, television was beginning to shape public perceptions of the natural world. In 1954, Attenborough was working as a young producer on Zoo Quest. By chance, he became its presenter when zoologist Jack Lester became ill. The programme followed zoologists collecting animals from around the world for London Zoo. Zoo Quest was filmed in exotic locations around the world and then in the studio where the animals found on the expedition were shown "up close". Attenborough has since acknowledged that Zoo Quest reflected attitudes that would not be acceptable today. The series showed animals being captured from the wild and transported to London Zoo – practices which mirrored extractive, colonial-era approaches to science. Watch: David Attenborough's Zoo Quest for a Dragon aired in 1956 Yet, Zoo Quest was also groundbreaking. The series brought viewers face-to-face with animals they might never have seen before and pioneered a visual style that made natural history television both entertaining and educational. It helped establish Attenborough's reputation as a compelling communicator and laid the foundations for a new genre of science broadcasting – one that has evolved, like its presenter, over time. After a decade in production, Attenborough returned to presenting with Life on Earth (1979), a landmark series that traced the evolution of life from single-celled organisms to birds and apes. Drawing on his long-standing interest in fossils, the series combined zoology, palaeobiology and natural history to create an ambitious new template for science broadcasting. Life on Earth helped cement Attenborough's reputation as a trusted communicator and became the foundation of the BBC's "blue-chip" natural history format – big-budget, internationally produced films that put high-quality cinematic wildlife footage at the forefront of the story. The series did not simply document the natural world. It reframed it, using presenter-led storytelling and global spectacle to shape how audiences understood evolutionary processes. Watch: Sir David Attenborough tells the story behind Life on Earth For much of his career, Attenborough has been celebrated for showcasing the beauty of the natural world. Yet, he has also faced criticism for sidestepping the environmental crises threatening it. Commentators such as the environmental journalist George Monbiot argued that his earlier documentaries, while visually stunning, often avoided addressing the human role in climate change, presenting nature as untouched and avoiding difficult truths about ecological decline. What makes Attenborough stand out is the way he speaks. While official climate treaties often rely on technical or legal language, he communicates in emotional, accessible terms Building on the legacy of Life on Earth, Attenborough's later series began to respond to these critiques. Blue Planet (2001) expanded the scope of nature storytelling, revealing the mysteries of the ocean's most remote and uncharted ecosystems. Its 2017 sequel, Blue Planet II, introduced a more urgent tone, highlighting the scale of plastic pollution and the need for marine conservation. Although Blue Planet II significantly increased viewers' environmental knowledge, it did not lead to measurable changes in plastic consumption behaviour – a reminder that awareness alone does not guarantee action. The subsequent Wild Isles (2023) continued the shift towards conservation messaging. While the main series aired in five parts, a sixth episode – Saving Our Wild Isles – was released separately and drew controversy amid claims the BBC had sidelined it for being too political. In reality, the episode delivered a clear call to action. Ocean With David Attenborough was recently launched in cinemas. Doug Anderson/Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios Attenborough's latest film, Ocean, continues in this more urgent register, pairing breathtaking imagery with an unflinching assessment of ocean health. After decades of gentle narration, he now speaks with sharpened clarity about the scale of the crisis and the need to act. A voice for action In recent years, Attenborough has taken on a new role – not just as a broadcaster, but as a powerful voice in environmental diplomacy. He has addressed world leaders at major summits such as the UN climate conference Cop24 and the World Economic Forum, calling for urgent action on climate change. He was also appointed ambassador for the UK government's review on the economics of biodiversity. On the subject of environmemtal diplomacy, Monbiot recently wrote: "A few years ago, I was sharply critical of Sir David for downplaying the environmental crisis on his TV programmes. Most people would have reacted badly but remarkably, at 92, he took this and similar critiques on board and radically changed his approach." Attenborough not only speaks. He listens. This is part of his charm and popularity. He is learning and evolving as much as his audience. What makes Attenborough stand out is the way he speaks. While official climate treaties often rely on technical or legal language, he communicates in emotional, accessible terms – speaking plainly about responsibility, urgency and the moral imperative to protect life on Earth. His calm authority and familiar voice make complex issues easier to grasp and harder to dismiss. Frequently named Britain's most trusted public figure, Attenborough has become something of an unofficial diplomat for the planet – apolitical, measured, and often seen as a voice of reason amid populist noise. Despite his criticisms, Attenborough's documentaries walk a careful line between fragility and resilience, using emotionally ambivalent imagery to prompt reflection. He shares his wonder with the natural world and brings people along with him. Ocean shows our blue planet in more spectacular fashion than Lotte and Hans Hass could ever have imagined. But it is also Attenborough's most direct reckoning with environmental collapse. With clarity and urgency, it confronts the damage wrought by industrial trawling and habitat destruction. After 70 years of gently guiding viewers through the natural world, Attenborough's voice has sharpened. If he once opened our eyes to nature's wonders, he now challenges us not to look away. As he puts it: "If we save the sea, we save our world. After a lifetime filming our planet, I'm sure that nothing is more important."
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘Inhumane,' Could Pennsylvania be next to regulate the use of sticky traps?
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Glue traps, sticky traps, or sticky boards have been used across the globe as a means of capturing mice, insects or other creatures deemed to be pests. However, there has been a long-time push to ban the use of these traps. The traps themselves use an extremely strong adhesive to capture animals, some of which are not the targeted pests. There have been cases of snakes, birds, hedgehogs and more becoming entangled in the traps. Several groups have been successful in not only bringing attention to the traps but also passing legislation that bans or regulates the traps. Whilst no legislation currently exists in Pennsylvania, a school environmental club has recently pushed for better treatment of wildlife and is getting back up from a state representative. The Moore Elementary Environmental Club advocated for humane treatment and Representative Zachary Mako agreed with them. Three more critically endangered Galapagos tortoises hatch at Philadelphia Zoo In a memo to other legislators, he wrote that sticky traps inflict inhumane harm and that they pose a danger to non-targeted species. The Humane World for Animals organization adds that most animals who become trapped will break their bones, tear off parts of their body or even chew threw themselves in desperate attempts to escape. Most will die from either exhaustion, dehydration or a combination of both. Whilst his memo would not call for a total ban, it would work to restrict access to the sticky traps. He announced in the memo a plan to introduce legislation that would ban the use of the traps by anyone other than a licensed pest control professional. 'This approach ensures that only trained professionals can deploy such tools, mitigating unnecessary harm to wildlife and promoting safer pest management practices,' Mako wrote. However, Pennsylvania would not be the first to ban these products. In fact, it's a growing trend across the world. Here are some other bans/regulations across the world: Ojai and West Hollywood: Both have banned the sale and use of glue traps. Wales: They banned all uses of the traps in 2023. England: Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 banned the use of glue traps to control rats and mice without a license. Licenses to use glue traps are only issued to rodent control professionals, in exceptional circumstances, and where all alternative methods are impossible or have failed. Ireland: Glue traps were banned in 1976 except for certain authorized circumstances. No authorizations have ever been granted. Iceland: Banned the use of traps citing that they caused 'unnecessary entrapment or pain.' New Zealand: Since 2025, the use and purchase of traps have been banned for members of the public. You can read the full memo and keep up to date on the not-yet-introduced legislation here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
