Scientific workshops, advocacy, conferences

– Special report on the Ocean of the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) From February 2015 to the beginning of 2016 by Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, Principality of Monaco’s government A special request has been made to the IPCC in order to publish a special report on the ocean. This request is part…

Conference: “Is coastal erosion inevitable?”

On May 13th 2015 at Maison des Océans, Paris, France A conference hosted by Yvonne Battiau-Queney (Professor at the University Lille 1, president of EUCC-France) and Patrick Bazin (head of department of asset management, Conservatoire du littoral). What are the evolutions of the coastline and what are they due to? What are the solutions to coastal…

Surfrider Campus Tour

Raise awareness of the Ocean’s cause in France and Europe. From June to December 2015 in France and Europe by Surfrider Foundation Europe From the World Ocean Day to the COP21, through about fifteen public awareness and education events in France and Europe (Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Spain and Portugal), Surfrider organizes different events to meet the general…

Pavillon Tara, Ocean and Climate in Paris

A unique space in Paris to discover the extent of the Ocean & Climate issues. From November 12th to December 20th on the banks of the Seine under the Pont Alexandre III, Paris, France A space of exhibitions, screenings and conferences dedicated to the Ocean and the Climate during the COP21 on the banks of…

The schooner Tara in Paris during the COP21

Tara, Ocean Ambassador for the COP21 From November to December 2015 On the banks of the Seine under the Pont Alexandre III, Paris, France Tara Expeditions reaffirms its commitment to the oceans through its presence in Paris in November and December 2015 for the Paris Climate Conference 2015 with exhibitions, conferences, visits onboard and meetings…

Launch of the Ocean & Climate platform at UNESCO

On June 10th 2014, during the World Ocean Day, a group of 20 research and non-governmental organizations announced, at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, the launch of the Ocean and Climate Platform 2015. This multi-stakeholder alliance announced their goal to integrate the Ocean in climate negotiations. This announcement took place prior to the Conference of…