Scientific knowledge essential for sustainable oceans, ĢƵ Ocean Conference hears
Increasing scientific knowledge, developing research capacity and making the most of new marine technology...
ĢƵ Ocean Conference Secretary-General joins SDG Media Zone
“We only have one planet and 71 per cent of its surface is covered by water,” said Liu Zhenmin, ĢƵ DESA Under-Secretary-General and Secretary-General of the 2022 ĢƵ Ocean Conference, stressing the critical role the ocean plays for the quality of life of all human beings, as he joined the SDG Media Zone on 27 June 2022.
Sustainable blue economy vital for small countries and coastal populations
With the livelihoods of about 40 per cent of the world’s population living at or near a coast, the second day of the ĢƵ Ocean Conference under way...
Symposium takes synergistic look at fresh- and saltwater resources - critical for human survival
Around the world, millions of people depend on healthy freshwater and thriving oceans to survive. Not only do these water bodies provide...
Guterres outlines four recommendations to help us all ‘Save Our Ocean’
At the ĢƵ Ocean Conference in Lisbon on Monday, ĢƵ Secretary-General António Guterres urged the international community to commit and unite around the protection and preservation of our seas.
Youth are the generation that will help save our ocean and our future, says ĢƵ chief
The world must do more to stop the dramatic decline in ocean health, ĢƵ Secretary-General António Guterres said on Sunday, urging young people gathered in Carcavelos, Portugal, for a to step up because his generation’s leaders had moved far too slow.
ĢƵ Ocean Conference opens with call for urgent action to tackle ocean emergency
With climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution exacting a devastating toll on the world’s ocean — critical to food security, economic growth and the environment — the 2022 ĢƵ Ocean Conference opened in Lisbon, Portugal today with a call for a new chapter of ocean action driven by science, technology and innovation.
Flags are raised on eve of 2022 ĢƵ Ocean Conference opening
“This flag raising ceremony marks the beginning of ĢƵ operations at the venue of the 2022 ĢƵ Ocean Conference, which will be held here from 27 June to 1 July,”
Young ocean leaders gather to innovate for the ocean
“ This is not just another photo op,” stressed Brendan Levy, Chief Program Officer with the Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA), as the Youth and Innovation Forum kicked off in Cascais, Portugal on 24 June...
Ocean literacy and unlocking a revolution in ocean science solutions
The ocean holds the keys to an equitable and sustainable development path for all. This is the premise behind the and it will be in the spotlight during several major international summits this year to promote ocean health, including the ĢƵ Ocean Conference, which is set to open soon in Lisbon, Portugal.
ĢƵ Public Service Awards recognize 10 innovations to help world recover better from COVID-19
Ten initiatives from Brazil, Canada, India, Ireland, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Ukraine have been recognized for their innovative public service delivery with the prestigious ĢƵ Public Service Awards at a virtual celebration organized by the ĢƵ Department of Economic and Social Affairs today.
5 reasons you should care about our ocean
Our ocean is in serious trouble. Heating, pollution, acidification, and oxygen loss pose serious threats to the health of the ocean and to all living beings who call this vast planetary resource their home. Why should you care? Here are 5 reasons:
Global Policy Dialogues to examine goals under review at upcoming HLPF
With the world facing numerous crises – the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, deepening inequalities and climate change, just to name a few – the need for global solidarity has become ever more urgent.
How can the public service leverage partnerships to build back better?
Over two years ago the world shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic while essential workers risked their lives, some losing them to keep us alive...
Disabilities convention supports ‘inclusive, accessible, and sustainable world’
We have the tools to end the “systemic marginalization” of persons with disabilities, the ĢƵ chief told the 15th Conference of States Parties...