Disappointment for oceans campaigners as Rio+20 Earth Summit fails to deliver

There's a low-key end to the Rio+20 Earth Summit, with campaigners and scientists criticising missed opportunities and lack of progress to protect the world's oceans. Charlotte Smith of Oceans Inc takes the temperature as the summit draws to a close.

Oceans experts deliver verdict on Rio+20 outcomes

Scientists, legal experts and campaigners attending the Rio+20 Earth Summit have expressed frustration and disappointment at the lack of progress on oceans protection. They were speaking at a debate organised by the International Programme for the State of the Ocean (IPSO) on the penultimate day of the summit.

Campaigners brand Earth Summit a "damp squib" in rain-hit Rio

As the Rio+20 Earth Summit heads into its final hours, there's a sense of anti-climax and disillusionment among environmental campaigners, scientists and activists. Charlotte Smith of Oceans Inc reflects on missed opportunities and disappointing outcomes.

Exclusive Interview with Achim Steiner

Remi Parmentier from oceans inc interviews Achim Steiner, UNEP Executive Director and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations about what is next after Rio+20.

Alternative summit shows the way forward for oceans at Rio+20

Negotiations to get better protection for the world's oceans may have faltered at the Rio+20 Earth Summit, but on the other side of town the so-called "People's Summit" is showing the politicians how it should be done. Charlotte Smith of Oceans Inc reports...

New Yann Arthus-Bertrand film premieres at Rio+20 Earth Summit

Royalty and celebrities turn out for the premiere of "Planet Ocean", the latest film from French director Yann Arthus-Betrand, in Rio de Janeiro, where heads of state are gathering for the climax of the Earth Summit. The filmmaker says he wants to change the way people look at the world's oceans.

Exclusive Oceans inc interview with Brice Lalonde on Rio+20 Ocean Negotiations

Brice Lalonde, Executive Coordinator of Rio+20, talks with Remi Parmentier about the decision to action on high seas protection in the conference text, despite promising measures to improve ocean health.

No Commitment for the High Seas

The final draft conference text on oceans delays action on protecting international waters - just as civil society groups vote it top priority in their session. The United States denies it blocked progress - the High Seas Alliance coalition issues a stern rebuke.

Climate change leaves oceans "hot, sour and breathless"

A triple-whammy of rising temperatures, increased acid levels and lack of oxygen is destroying the world's oceans, according to scientists at the Rio+20 Earth Summit. Experts warn that small island states are being hit especially hard, with impacts on health, food and livelihoods.

Diplomatic row hits oceans negotiations at Earth Summit

A leading international marine lawyer explains to Oceans Inc that a diplomatic row between the US and the EU could derail negotiations at the Rio+20 Earth Summit.

Good news, Bad news at Rio+20 Oceans Day

There's good news and bad news at a special Oceans Day at the Rio+20 Earth Summit. Delegates hear encouraging signs that oceans are at last getting the attention they deserve in the negotiations - but speakers urge the politicians to take more decisive action to protect them.

Thousands flock to visit Greenpeace ship at Rio+20 Earth Summit

The Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior arrives in Rio to urge politicians and negotiators not to leave the oceans out of any new deal to protect the planet. Thousands of visitors take the chance to look round the organisation’s newest and greenest vessel.

Google Earth dives into the oceans at Rio+20

Oceans experts have teamed up with Google Earth to develop a new online tool to allow users to dive into the ocean and explore under the waves. The initiative was unveiled at the Rio+20 Earth Summit where campaigners are fighting for a new agreement to protect the environment.

Pew Marine Fellows - Management and MPA

Pew Marine Fellows talk about ocean management and MPA and how they can be addressed at Rio+20

US blamed for blocking negotiations at Rio+20 Earth Summit

As momentum builds at the Rio+20 Earth Summit, two leading oceans experts point the finger at US negotiators as the stumbling block for a new treaty, but praise Brazil for taking the lead.

Pew Marine Fellows - Ocean Threats

Pew Marine Fellows talk about ocean threats and how they can be addressed at Rio+20.

Oceans must be a priority at Rio+20 Earth Summit

Professor Alex Rogers, Scientific Director of the International Programme on the State of the Oceans (IPSO), reflects on a lack of progress on ocean protection in the twenty years since the original Earth Summit, and calls for greater action at Rio+20.

World Bank announces new Global Partnership for the Oceans

More than 80 governments, organisations and private companies have signed up for a new Global Partnership for the Oceans at the Rio+20 Earth Summit. The World Bank initiative focuses on reducing pollution, protecting habitat and sustainable fishing.

Day 1 of Oceansinc broadcasting at Rio+20

Oceans inc presenter Charlotte Smith talks to Sue
Lieberman of the Pew Environment Group about her aspirations for the Rio+20 Earth Summit and her views of the new Global Partnership for Oceans announced by the UN and the World Bank.