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Ocean Panel leaders reaffirm commitment to ocean action on the road to COP31

Members of the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel) held their annual leaders’ meeting today, co-chaired by President Surangel Whipps Jr. of Palau and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway, where they reaffirmed the central role of the ocean in climate action and discuss priorities for the road to COP31 […]

Australia launches Sustainable Ocean Plan

Developed through engagement with First Nations peoples, ocean communities, researchers, conservationists, governments and marine industries, the SOP recognises the interconnected nature of Australia’s ocean, economy and communities. It sets out eight priority areas for action: climate action; protecting, restoring and building marine resilience; growing ocean industries; working with First Nations peoples; strengthening collaboration; ensuring equity […]

Events to Watch at the 11th Our Ocean Conference

From 16-18 of June, governments, experts and ocean leaders are convening at the 2026 Our Ocean Conference – hosted this year by Ocean Panel member, Kenya – to elevate the actions needed to secure a healthy, productive and resilient ocean for generations to come. Key to achieving this outcome is the Ocean Panel’s 100% approach, […]

Ghana Publishes Sustainable Ocean Plan

The SOP establishes an overarching framework to guide the sustainable management and long-term stewardship of Ghana’s marine and coastal environments and is structured around six strategic pillars: ocean wealth, ocean health, ocean knowledge, ocean equity, ocean finance and maritime security. The SOP articulates a clear national vision that Ghana’s dedication to safeguarding marine ecosystems while enabling the sustainable use of ocean resources […]

New Blue Paper Highlights 51 Million Additional Ocean Jobs by 2050 in a Sustainable Ocean Economy

Titled “The Future of the Workforce in a Sustainable Ocean Economy,” the paper examines the evolving landscape of ocean-based employment across multiple sectors and provides guidance for how stakeholders can build a workforce that is resilient, inclusive, and aligned with environmental and social goals. The analysis draws on the best available data and research, complemented […]

Top Ocean Moments at COP28

COP28 negotiations in Dubai ended early on the morning of 13 December, as countries agreed on a new deal to tackle climate change. For the first time, fossil fuels (coal, oil, and gas) are mentioned in the text which states that countries will “contribute… to transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems in a […]

Declaración conjunta sobre los océanos y la acción climática

La salud del océano y los medios de vida y las economías que dependen de él exigen que el mundo reduzca urgentemente las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero de acuerdo con los objetivos del Acuerdo de París. Para lograr este objetivo se necesitan reducciones rápidas, profundas y, en la mayoría de los casos, inmediatas, de las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero en todos los sectores a partir de esta década. […]

Comunicado de los líderes del Panel Conjunto sobre Océanos 2023

Nosotros, los miembros del Ocean Panel, reconocemos que un océano sano es la base de un planeta sano, y debemos tomar medidas urgentes e interrelacionadas para abordar la triple crisis planetaria del cambio climático, la contaminación y la pérdida de biodiversidad y las importantes amenazas que plantean. para la salud de los océanos y el bienestar humano. Un océano sostenible […]

Noruega acoge la conferencia sobre los océanos

Bergen, Noruega El gobierno noruego está organizando un evento especial el 17 de abril para llevar el trabajo del Ocean Panel 'a casa' a una audiencia nacional. El primer ministro Jonas Gahr Støre dirigirá una conferencia que sitúa el trabajo del Ocean Panel en un contexto nacional en Noruega. Será un escaparate del gobierno […]

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