A healthy ocean, a protected climate
The first Ocean and Climate Initiatives Alliance Meeting has been held in Paris at Unesco Headquarters and was concluded at French Ministry of Environment, Energy and the Sea on February 22, 2017. Before going further into the conclusions of this important meeting, check out the pictures of the day : © Guillaume Bounaud/ Ocean & Climate Platform To read…
Climate change will have a major impact on the ocean, its ecosystems, maritime activities and coastal populations. Simultaneously, the ocean is a source of adaptation and mitigation solutions. In light of this ambivalent observation, a strong international coordinated mobilization of State-actors, the scientific community and civil society arose around the ocean and climate thematic prior…
In June, the United Nations will host their very first Ocean Conference in their headquarters in New York City. In order to develop “SDG 14” : the Sustainable Development Goals about the Ocean, many countries and organizations will be together to talk about the Ocean Initiatives that we should support nowadays. The Ocean & Climate platform…
Following a first acknowledgement at COP21, the ocean is pursuing its integration in COP22 negotiations, commensurate with its importance for climate. “The COP has never been as blue” stated Seychelles Ambassador to the UN, Ronny Jumeau, in his speech, on November 17th at the COP22 Global Climate Action Agenda high level segment. COP21 was already…
Live from COP22: Launch of the Ocean and Climate Initiatives Alliance COP21 was a founding moment for international ”ocean and climate” mobilization. The scientific community, civil society, economic players and States have come together toward one goal: institute the ocean as a fundamental element in climate negotiations. The UNESCO conference for the World Oceans Day…
The importance of the Ocean in climate change negotiations has been considered only until very recently. The following texts point to a change in mindset. They show that this planetary environment has at long last been given its rightful place in climate issues. Concerns such as the role that the ocean plays for the climate and…