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Oceans cover three-quarters of the globe, and a staggering 80% of all life on Earth is found hidden beneath their waves. They also represent an enormous economic opportunity, which is why the “blue economy” is driven by a combination of growing ocean-based industries and jobs as well as concerns about growing pressures on dwindling marine resources and response to climate change.
While traditional maritime industries such shipping, ports, offshore oil and gas, capture fisheries, maritime and coastal tourism continue to innovate, emerging ocean industries are gaining traction. These industries include offshore wind, tidal and wave energy, seabed mining, marine aquaculture and biotechnology.
However, the predicted growth of the blue economy must not come at the expense of marine ecosystems and biodiversity. As such, a dramatic shift is necessary in how the world develops the ocean’s potentials so as not to compromise the marine resource base on which they rely. A healthy ocean will have more than just economic benefits. It will improve health and well-being, and enhance the resilience of the planet to support a long-term future.
Created a Post in Climate Change, Blue Economy, Natural Capital
Are you or do you know creative 14-30 year olds with something to say about the climate crisis?
#CreateCOP27 is an annual art contest designed to raise awareness about the important climate change-related decisions that need to be taken by leaders at the UN Climate Change Conference, COP27 being held in Egypt in November 2022.
Submissions due by 16 October. Find out more about how to enter and the contest prizes.
Created a Post in ISLANDS, Blue Economy, Climate Change
“Climate Islands” - a new Podcast series exploring the issues of climate change and coastal communities in Papua New Guinea. Climate Islands aims to shine a spotlight on island communities most vulnerable to the effects of Climate Change - and how communities and individuals are working toward solutions to mitigate these effects. Climate Islands is produced by the UNDP Papua New Guinea Country office.
Click on the link below to listen to it on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/4r3AQygawkH7njHZ1VVPsX
Created a Post in Blue Economy
Our ocean is critical for all life on Earth. It regulates the climate and provides livelihoods for millions. But our ocean’s health is in danger.
How can the blue economy help restore and protect this vital planetary resource?
Created an Event in ISLANDS, Blue Economy
Time to work together to build green society and invest in blue economy to restore our earth and so excited to share my initiative Facebook page to follow . the holy Ramadan month is here and we released a green Ramadan campaign to inspire local community to go green and wisely consumed by changing our daily life style and welcome with your feedback
Worth taking a look at this excellent video by IISD expert Alice Tipping where she explains a new draft WTO Agreement to curb harmful fisheries subsidies. The agreement will be considered by governments in June this year at the WTO's 12th Ministerial Conference.
Special Event for Local and Regional Governments at the 2022 UN Ocean Conference (25 June 2022).
This event offers local, national and regional governments and their networks space to announce specific Ocean Action Commitments.
It will facilitate discussion on good practices for implementation of SDG 14 at the local level, including financing innovation for sustainable adaptation of coastal cities and regions.
Open call for Side Events at the 2022 UN Ocean Conference (27 June - 1 July).
Side events may be organized by Member States, Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs), UN entities and all other duly accredited and registered entities.
Priority will be given to events organized by Member States and those organized in partnership by multiple entities. All interested parties are strongly encouraged to partner with others to organize a side event.
Thanks to Ryan Maia for sending this through!
Created a Post in Blue Economy, Natural Capital, Tourism and Hospitality
I recently read that ocean acidification levels will have a disruptive effect on marine ecosystems already over the coming two decades.
To prevent that, we need to stop atmospheric concentration asap.
Does somebody have more information about the thresholds which will endanger specific marine lifeforms?
To prevent that we need to stop atmospheric concentration asap.
Does somebody have more information about the thresholds which will endanger specific marine life forms at which pH threshold?
I read that pH 7.95 will be already very critical for plankton.
A collapse of the marine ecosystem needs to be prevented, no?
Created a Post in ISLANDS, Blue Economy
How love, care, and compassion can foster climate resilience through community-led science?
Get inspired with this great story from The Bahamas!