Remarks from Ocean Panel Members at the Leaders’ Meeting Held on the Margins of COP26

Ocean Panel members convened at Glasgow COP26 to discuss the progress of the Ocean Panel’s agenda and have reaffirmed their commitment to take ambitious ocean-based climate action.

A sustainable ocean economy can ensure that the ocean plays a vital role in tackling climate change. The Ocean Panel has issued a “Call to Ocean-Based Climate Action” and urges all actors to join in the transition to a sustainable ocean economy and ensure that the ocean plays a vital role it has in tackling climate change.

Statements from the leaders of Norway and Australia are attached.