A healthy ocean, a protected climate
Photo by IISD/ENB Mike Muzurakis The 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will take place from 7 to 19 December in Montreal, Canada. This COP is expected to adopt the post-2020 global biodiversity framework, a roadmap to guide action to halt biodiversity loss by 2030 and achieve…
COP27 is just around the corner and will take place from 6 to 18 November in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The Ocean & Climate Platform will be mobilised to carry our common message: “A healthy ocean, a protected climate”. You would like to meet us there ? Find below the agenda of our events! TUESDAY 8 NOVEMBER Ocean…
The 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will take place from November 6 to 18 in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt. Thirty years after the adoption of the three Rio conventions on climate, biodiversity and desertification, and in a context of multiple crises, COP27 must be a…
Whereas ten years ago the ocean was absent from international climate and biodiversity negotiations, it now occupies an increasingly important place. Since the inclusion of the ocean in the Preamble of the Paris Agreement in 2015, the scientific community, civil society and coalitions of States have remained mobilised for the recognition of the role of…
The COP26 for Climate begins today, and the world’s attention revolves around what is yet to happen in Glasgow, where decisive negotiations for the future of humanity will be held over 12 days. After two years of consecutive postponements due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this COP is highly awaited by the international community, as States…
Taking action in the face of sea level rise: a Map of Solutions for coastal cities and territories This year, World Cities Day theme “Adapting Cities for Climate Resilience” reflects rising concern over the challenges coastal cities and territories have to face. IPCC’s latest report reasserts that sea level rise could exceed one meter…