Life below water Archives - United Nations Sustainable Development /sustainabledevelopment/blog/tag/life-below-water/ 17 Goals to Transform Our World Sun, 22 Apr 2018 15:53:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 ĢƵ Assembly President rings Nasdaq bell; sounds alarm on behalf of world’s endangered ocean /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/08/un-assembly-president-rings-nasdaq-bell-sounds-alarm-on-behalf-of-worlds-endangered-ocean/ Mon, 21 Aug 2017 23:17:52 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=30810 The President of the United Nations General Assembly opened the trading day in New York this morning to send the message that the world's ocean health is in distress. “The ocean is in trouble,” said Peter Thomson prior to ringing the Opening Bell of the Nasdaq Stock Market in its Times Square headquarters. Outlining the [...]

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]]> On International Day, ĢƵ spotlights threatened coastal mangrove ecosystems /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/07/on-international-day-un-spotlights-threatened-coastal-mangrove-ecosystems/ Wed, 26 Jul 2017 21:38:13 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=30105 Coastal mangroves are among the most imperiled ecosystems on earth, with current estimates indicating that up to 67 per cent have been lost to date, according to the United Nations science wing.

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]]> Musician Cody Simpson to be named ‘Ocean Advocate’ for ĢƵ development agency /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/06/musician-cody-simpson-to-be-named-ocean-advocate-for-un-development-agency/ Thu, 08 Jun 2017 18:40:24 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=27524 To mark World Oceans Day, the United Nations Development Programme (ĢƵDP) will name Australian musician Cody Simpson as its first-ever Ocean Advocate to help raise awareness of the crucial role the ocean plays in the health of the planet and people.

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]]> Working together, ‘we can ensure that our oceans remain healthy as our blue home’ – ĢƵ chief /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/06/working-together-we-can-ensure-that-our-oceans-remain-healthy-as-our-blue-home-un-chief/ Thu, 08 Jun 2017 18:31:12 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=27496 The future of the planet’s oceans is burdened by threats such as climate change, pollution and destructive fishing practices – and the lack of capacities to address these threats – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has said, calling for joint global action to ensure “that our oceans are peaceful, safe and bountiful, and remain healthy as our blue home.”

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]]> FEATURE: Relationship with ocean vital part of Trinidad and Tobago culture /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/06/feature-relationship-with-ocean-vital-part-of-trinidad-and-tobago-culture/ Wed, 07 Jun 2017 18:35:04 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=27344 Oceans comprise roughly three-quarters of the Earth’s surface and play an essential role in human well-being, producing half the oxygen necessary for life on the planet. They also serve as the backdrop for another important component of a well-rounded life: recreation.

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]]> At Ocean Conference, ĢƵ agencies commit to cutting harmful fishing subsidies /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/06/at-ocean-conference-un-agencies-commit-to-cutting-harmful-fishing-subsidies/ Wed, 07 Jun 2017 15:21:41 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=27309 As the international community focuses this week on preserving the health of global oceans and seas, the United Nations agencies on agriculture, environment and trade are committing to the sustainable trade of fisheries.

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]]> FEATURE: Climate change and the world’s oceans /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/06/feature-climate-change-and-the-worlds-oceans/ Tue, 06 Jun 2017 19:22:42 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=27123 The vital link between oceans and climate change is among the issues at the forefront of discussions at the United Nations Ocean Conference taking place in New York from 5 to 9 June.

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]]> Why the oceans matter? – Amina J. Mohammed, ĢƵ Deputy Secretary-General /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/06/why-the-oceans-matter-amina-j-mohammed-un-deputy-secretary-general/ Tue, 06 Jun 2017 03:26:49 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=27107 The post Why the oceans matter? – Amina J. Mohammed, ĢƵ Deputy Secretary-General appeared first on United Nations Sustainable Development.

]]> World Environment Day (5 June) – The ĢƵ Secretary-General video message /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/06/world-environment-day-5-june-the-un-secretary-general-video-message/ Tue, 06 Jun 2017 03:23:29 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=27105 The post World Environment Day (5 June) – The ĢƵ Secretary-General video message appeared first on United Nations Sustainable Development.

]]> ‘The ocean and us’ – BBC ĢƵ Oceans Summit /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/06/the-ocean-and-us-bbc-un-oceans-summit/ Mon, 05 Jun 2017 14:03:06 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=27038 [/fusion_text]

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]]> ‘Beginning of end for rogue fishing,’ says ĢƵ agency as more States back landmark treaty /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/06/beginning-of-end-for-rogue-fishing-says-un-agency-as-more-states-back-landmark-treaty/ Fri, 02 Jun 2017 09:23:07 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=26935 A new agreement aimed at stopping rogue fishing practices represents the capstone of years of diplomatic effort to combat the scourge of illegal fishing, according to the United Nations food agency.

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]]> Turn the Tide on Plastics in the Ocean /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/06/turn-the-tide-on-plastics-in-the-ocean/ Thu, 01 Jun 2017 19:06:38 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=26893 The citizens of Port Adelaide and the City of Adelaide responded to the call to help make a difference in saving our ocean. Asked to turn up to play a part in a creative art installation on Semaphore Beach some 50 people dressed in black suits and top hats, braved the lashing rain showers and [...]

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]]> FEATURE: ‘Grandpa Oyster’ offers example of sustainable ocean business /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/05/feature-grandpa-oyster-offers-example-of-sustainable-ocean-business/ Tue, 30 May 2017 18:34:45 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=26734 Shigeatsu Hatakeyama’s oyster farm was completely destroyed by the deadly tsunami that hit north-east Japan in March 2011.

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]]> Countries signed to ĢƵ-brokered illegal fishing treaty meet for first time /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/05/countries-signed-to-un-brokered-illegal-fishing-treaty-meet-for-first-time/ Mon, 29 May 2017 15:12:36 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=26662 For the first time since a United Nations-brokered treaty to stop illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing went into force, the countries that endorsed it are meeting in Norway to discuss how to make it a success.

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]]> FEATURE: ĢƵ backed projects in the Caribbean highlight connection between life on land and life below water /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/05/feature-un-backed-projects-in-the-caribbean-highlight-connection-between-life-on-land-and-life-below-water/ Fri, 26 May 2017 15:19:17 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=26678 The vital role of the world's oceans in human well-being and development is being highlighted next month as the United Nations hosts a global conference aimed at protecting these resources.

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]]> The Ocean Conference: An Integrated Vision that must be Delivered /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/05/the-ocean-conference-an-integrated-vision-that-must-be-delivered/ Wed, 24 May 2017 18:53:32 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=26574 At the Ocean Conference (scheduled to take place 5-9 June) in New York, nations will gather to discuss how best to deliver on Sustainable Development Goal 14, Life Below Water. This event is critical because it will, for perhaps the first time, focus the international community on how critical our oceans to our life and livelihoods.

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]]> Next month’s ocean conference eyes cutting $35 billion in fisheries subsidies – ĢƵ trade officials /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/05/next-months-ocean-conference-eyes-cutting-35-billion-in-fisheries-subsidies-un-trade-officials/ Wed, 10 May 2017 21:24:19 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=26099 Harmful fishing subsidies that contribute to overfishing are estimated to be as high as $35 billion, fisheries experts from the United Nations trade and development agency today said, highlighting one of the key issues that will be debated at next month's Ocean Conference.

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]]> PODCAST: Saving ‘the blue heart of the planet’ with Sylvia Earle /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/05/podcast-saving-the-blue-heart-of-the-planet-with-sylvia-earle/ Mon, 08 May 2017 17:36:29 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=25901 As a little girl, Sylvia Earle, today perhaps the world’s best known woman marine scientist, literally fell head over heels in love with the ocean.

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]]> Feature: ĢƵ’s mission to keep plastics out of oceans and marine life /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/04/feature-uns-mission-to-keep-plastics-out-of-oceans-and-marine-life/ Thu, 27 Apr 2017 20:38:29 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=25979 There will be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans by 2050 unless people stop using single-use plastic items such as plastic bags and plastic bottles, according to figures cited by the United Nations.

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]]> Guidelines on keeping illegally caught fish from global supply chains near ‘finish line’ – ĢƵ agency /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/04/guidelines-on-keeping-illegally-caught-fish-from-global-supply-chains-near-finish-line-un-agency/ Wed, 12 Apr 2017 22:49:36 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=25237 A push to establish internationally-agreed standards to keep illegally caught fish off store-shelves and consumers' plates has taken an important step forward, the United Nations agricultural agency, said today as a measure aiming to create a “gold standard” for catch documentation nears the finish line.

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