A healthy ocean, a protected climate
After two days of discussions and debates, some 40 Heads of State and Government responded positively to the invitation of the President of the French Republic to commit for the ocean at the One Planet Summit for the Ocean in Brest. Addressing 4 main themes: the protection of marine ecosystems, the fight against pollution, the…
On Wednesday 9th February started the One Ocean Summit, the first international summit dedicated to the ocean organised by France. Right in the heart of the city of Brest, more than 400 actors from all over the world are meeting to discuss the major issues of ocean conservation and the transformation of the maritime sector.…
From the 9th to the 11th of February, the city of Brest in Brittany will welcome the One Ocean Summit, the first international summit dedicated to the ocean organised by France. Announced by the French president Emmanuel Macron during the IUCN World Congress, this event will gather more than 400 participants – country leaders, decision-makers,…
After two weeks in Glasgow, the Ocean & Climate Platform (OCP) looks back on its involvement during COP26 where many events were organised and publications were showcased. Events co-organized by the Ocean & Climate Platform : On the 2nd of November, at the French Pavillon, the OCP co-organised with the French Office for Biodiversity the…
After two weeks of negotiations, the UK COP Presidency announced on Saturday 13th of November the adoption of the Glasgow Climate Pact as the final decision of COP26. An agreement adopted not without some difficulties by nearly 200 State Parties to the UNFCCC. What are the main outcomes from the latest climate talks, especially for…
Policy Brief – Adapting coastal cities and territories to sea level rise The coasts are emblematic spaces of the upheavals due to climate change. The Contribution of Working Group I to the Sixth Assessment Report of the IPCC predicts that by 2100, sea level could rise above one meter while the related extreme events…