A healthy ocean, a protected climate
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…
Give the Ocean a voice during COP22! The Ocean & Climate Platform and its partners will attend COP22 from November 7 to 17 to raise awareness among the general public, decision-makers, social-economic stakeholders and the scientific community about the major role of oceans in the struggle against climate change. These many events will be…
While a year ago the ocean was still missing in climate discussions, it was finally included in the Paris Agreement at COP21 and will be the subject of an IPCC special report. It is now time to implement the commitments made by signatory States of the Paris Agreement. The race has started for each member…
EVENTS ORGANIZATION World Oceans Day The Ocean and Climate Platform supported the organization of the international World Ocean and Climate Day on June 8, 2015, or World Oceans Day. At UNESCO, the participation of scientists, international organizations and high-level politicians as well as the mobilization for the Ocean’s Call for Climate caught the attention of the…