Director of Ocean Action 2030, cynthia barzuna will be a panelist at the 'Ocean Dialogues: Ocean Literacy Beyond Borders' webinar tomorrow 🌊 📆 21 August, 2024 🕔 3pm - 5pm CET 📍Online Join the conversation now 👇 bit.ly/3XajHsR

Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG14) focuses on conservation & sustainable use of the ocean & marine resources, safeguarding our planet's health &the prosperity of coastal communities. Despite its importance #SDG14 is the least funded of any SDG.

“Sea levels are rising at a rate not seen in at least 3,000 years. If we don’t reverse these climate change trends, we will see this tragedy in other coastal areas globally.” In Samoa, António Guterres repeats his call for urgent #ClimateAction. news.un.org/en/story/2024/…

“Pacific islands are showing the way to protect our climate, our planet & our ocean: By declaring a Climate Emergency & pushing for #ClimateAction.” -- António Guterres at the Pacific Island Forum in Tonga. un.org/sg/en/content/…

Pacific Island nations are in grave danger. Relative sea levels in the Southwestern Pacific have risen even more than the global average. But what happens here doesn’t end here. Surging seas are coming for us all, threatening coastal areas around the world. The world must

A few days in Tonga offered me a front row seat to how people here have to endure the impacts of the climate crisis on a regular basis: From torrential rains & flash floods to rising sea levels forcing families to relocate. The world must take urgent #ClimateAction now.

During my visit to Tonga, I heard directly from civil society and local communities how climate change and sea level rise are upending their lives. I urge Pacific countries to continue raising their voices for #ClimateAction. If we save the Pacific, we save the world.

1/2 📢Join us! Webinar: Data-Driven Decision Making: Preparing for the #GlobalPlasticTreaty. ⏰Tues 17 Sept ⏰13:00 & 22:00 AEST (choose your preferred time zone) 📍Online 🔗Register: sustainabledevelopmentreform.org/webinar-data-d…

1/2 💰🌊 How can blended finance support the sustainable ocean economy? A case study from Seychelles. Read the latest report from Perth USAsia Centre & UNSW Centre for Sustainable Development Reform where Angelique Pouponneau investigates 🔍 the success of #BlendedFinance in supporting 🇸🇨 #BlueEconomy. sustainabledevelopmentreform.org/financing-a-su…

At the Pacific Island Forum Meeting, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns about rapid sea level rise & encourages global leaders to reduce emissions and invest in climate resilience to safeguard 'the most vulnerable area of the world' Read more 👇 bbc.in/4dKS27C

Ghana is advancing its commitment to a #SustainableOceanEconomy by developing a comprehensive #SustainableOceanPlan which will address major issues such as climate change, pollution, & long-term health of marine ecosystems. Read more 👇🌊 bit.ly/478xIKM

Join the in-depth discussion on marine carbon dioxide removal at the event “Accelerating Research, Development, & Demonstration for Responsible Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal” on 23 September, 2024. Columbia Climate School Ocean Visions Secure your spot 👇 bit.ly/3Xq6Ans

Sustainable Ocean Plans, pioneered by the #OceanPanel, are setting the stage for meaningful action that benefits people, nature and climate. Watch Dr Jane Lubchenco introduce the #USA's #SustainableOceanPlan for a thriving ocean. 👇 youtu.be/Zy50zx3G-xE

Ahead of Our Ocean Conference 2025 in Busan, please complete the pre-registration survey and help the hosts create a more inclusive and impactful event. Your feedback matters 👇🌊 bit.ly/3TjlCsQ