Last week, the #G20 Leaders Declaration was adopted! 🌍 The declaration highlights the importance of financing, cooperation, and implementing the #BBNJ Agreement to protect marine biodiversity.🌊 Read the full declaration here: tinyurl.com/2bptb767 #Oceans20

A new WWF report emphasizes the power of #naturebasedsolutions like mangroves for climate adaptation.🌿 Mangroves protect coasts, support biodiversity, & store carbon, offering win-win-win benefits for people, nature & the climate.🌊 Explore the report⬇️

Don't miss this important Ocean Panel event!🌊 💡Sign up to explore pathways to equitable & effective #oceangovernance.

Have you ever wondered how data from the ocean floor ends up informing global #ClimatePolicy?🌍 Dive into Ocean and Society new article tracing the #MarineCarbon Knowledge Value Chain and learn how #OceanScience powers climate solutions! ➡️tinyurl.com/ysr985zr

Today, the first National #OceanLiteracy Conference kicks off in Lisbon, Portugal! 🌊But what is ocean literacy?🌊 🌐Learn more about this pathway to understanding the ocean’s impact on our planet and how we can care for it via NMEA: tinyurl.com/5n84fed3

🌊 Explore the 8th Copernicus Ocean State Report! 🌊 This in-depth report by Copernicus Marine highlights key ocean trends like warming, #sealevelrise, and acidification, drawing from 19 peer-reviewed studies. 📖Essential reading for #ocean and #climate insights: tinyurl.com/58vmpzxc

🔊 Journalists: Looking for a roadmap to better ocean storytelling? Ocean Reporting Network (ORN) shares insights on key gaps and opportunities in ocean reporting. Perfect for creating impactful narratives that drive change. 🌊 #OceanJournalism 👉 Read their report here: tinyurl.com/5euw4zae

🌍The 11th session of the plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services (ipbes) begins today. Looking forward to discussions on the role of #oceans in this critical dialogue!🌊 #Biodiversity #Sustainability #IPBES11

Wondering what the outcomes of the #INC5 discussions on a #globalplasticstreaty are?♻️🌊 Plastic Pollutes offers a webinar tomorrow: 🔎 Policy Matters: Tracking Plastic Laws After Global Treaty Negotiations 🗓️ Dec 12 | 🕔 5 PM EST / 11 PM CET tinyurl.com/24rmuk78

New #OceanDecade resource by JPI Oceans JPI Climate & MAGICA: The Summary for Policymakers of the 1st Assessment on sea level rise in Europe is a practical guide for policymakers and coastal stakeholders navigating the challenges of sea level rise in Europe. 👉 ow.ly/auMp50Up90j

⚖️Today marks the final day of the ICJ Hearings on the Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change. #ClimateJusticeAtTheICJ #ClimateICJAO 💻Watch todays hearings here: tinyurl.com/yrhppfnp 📖Find daily reports from Earth Negotiations Bulletin here⬇️ tinyurl.com/4dtayptw

🌍 The 68th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council meeting kicks off virtually today! 🌱 32 members will convene to shape policies & programs for GEF-financed initiatives for #oceans, #biodiversity, #climate, and more. 💻 Observe the meeting & stay informed: tinyurl.com/5xz86ywz

Investing in nature-based solutions creates jobs and advances #SDG8! 🌿 The 2024 International Labour Organization UN Environment Programme IUCN report shows how investing in coastal ecosystems like mangroves and coral reefs boosts resilience and unlocks economic opportunities.🪸#DecentWork 📖 tinyurl.com/yc3mwrnp

The Good Practice Guidelines for Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures by IUCN are here!🎉 This essential resource includes 29 global case studies and guidance on enabling, monitoring, and strengthening #OECMs. #Conservation 👉tinyurl.com/445khyva

Happy Holidays!✨ We thank our initiator & funder Bundesentwicklungsministerium & all partners for a year of collaboration, driving action for a healthy ocean & contributing to the #OceanDecade. 🎧Over the holidays, dive into our podcast series: tinyurl.com/yc7frjft Here’s to the ocean year 2025!

Start this year with 19 reasons to be optimistic for the ocean! This #OceanDecade report presents 19 concrete examples from endorsed initiatives of how the #OceanDecade community of scientists is delivering the science we need for the ocean we want: ow.ly/Gcva50UtYHg

🌍 The ocean is losing its breath - time to act on deoxygenation! #OceanDecade 🌊 Last day to apply for the Global Ocean Oxygen Decade (GOOD) - OARS Ocean Decade Summer School! ➡️ow.ly/Y6eU50UkBPm 🌊 Join the GO₂NE Webinar to explore solutions with global experts. ⬇️

🌊 #OceanData enthusiasts, take note! Join the 3rd EU Ocean Data webinar: 📅 15 January 2025 🕒 14:30 CET 🌐 Topic: Ocean-Driven Solutions for a Sustainable Economy and Resilient Communities Register now 👉 eudata4oceandecade.eu #SustainableDevelopment #UNOceanDecade

🌐 The MeerWissen projects show how co-design transforms ocean research and builds impactful partnerships. 👥 Now it’s your chance to dive into #codesign for the #OceanDecade! 🌊 ➡️ Follow the link to enroll in the UNESCO Ocean course: tinyurl.com/5ynxrzcu

Goodbye, X! 👋 We're diving into new waters, but our mission to advance ocean conservation sails on. 🌊 Let's stay connected: ➡️ Bluesky: tinyurl.com/53zruaru ➡️ LinkedIn: tinyurl.com/96kxxh3b ➡️ Website: meerwissen.org Thank you for being part of the journey! 🐋