Protecting Our Wonderful Renewable Resource

U. Rashid Sumaila, Director of the Fisheries Economics Research Unit at the University of British Columbia tell us why a healthy ocean is not only key to building a strong global economy, but vital to human survival as well.

Roundup of the Day: SDG 14 Prep Meet Comes To A Close

The SDG14 Prep meeting wrapped up early today with all member states, civil society and stakeholders having made their inventions outlining what they would like to see in the final declaration. Co-chairs Portugal and the Philippines will now have the task of taking this information and preparing a zero draft.

Protecting 10% of the Ocean by 2020 and Why We Should Strive For More

Christine Santora, Deputy Executive Director of the Ocean Sanctuary Alliance explains the effectiveness of using MPAs as a tool to halt the ocean's decline and why the world needs to strive to protect at least 10% of the Ocean by 2020.

Why 2017 Could Be The Year of The Ocean

Karen Sack, Managing Director for Ocean Unite, explains why 2017 could be the biggest year yet for the Ocean.

Roundup of the day: SDG 14 Prep meet

As the first day of the SDG14 prep meeting came to a close, member states and civil society alike echoed the need to ensure a robust, determined and ambitious approach to delivering SDG14 in its aim to protect the ocean, and in doing so helping to alleviate poverty, ensure food security, promote sustainable development and secure a healthy, diverse and functioning planet.

UN calls for commitments to safeguard the world’s oceans ahead of first major conference

Ocean Conference Press Release: New York, 15 February - Calling for concrete actions to protect the oceans, the United Nations today launched an online register to collect voluntary commitments made by UN Member States, businesses, civil society organizations, the UN System and other intergovernmental organizations that can meaningfully contribute to the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14.

UN Meeting Opens To Address Ocean Protection

Representatives from States are gathering at the UN in New York today to hold preparatory talks ahead of a High Level conference in June.  The purpose of both meetings is to consider how the Ocean Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14 can be achieved.

An Ocean SDG

As we gear up for the UN'S Ocean Conference Preparatory Meeting in New York City this week, let's take a look at the goals set out in SDG14.  

Ocean Conference Officials Call for Focus on Action

In briefings for Member States and civil society, the co-facilitators and co-hosts of the UN Ocean Conference emphasized the potential contributions of Sustainable Development Goal 14 to the overall 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and called for a focus on solutions, actions and concrete recommendations.

Plans for global conference on oceans in New York next June moving forward

UN officials say that  planning and preparation for a major global conference next June to address  issues that are threatening the health of the world’s oceans are moving ahead.

REACTION TO COP21: Gains For The Ocean But More Is Needed

Responding to the final Agreement text announced at COP21 today, ocean groups were positive about a growing recognition for the importance of the ocean in climate change but disappointed by the lack of overall ambition in terms of reducing levels of dangerous CO2 in the atmosphere.

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- REMARKS TO COP21 AT PRESENTATION OF DRAFT OUTCOME DOCUMENT

Excellence, Monsieur Laurent Fabius, Président de la Cop 21,

Madame Christiana Figueres, Secrétaire exécutive du Secrétariat de la Convention-cadre des Nations Unies sur le changement climatique, Excellences,

Tiny islands drive huge ambition as deal reportedly close at Paris climate talks

The Paris climate-change conference was supposed to be about the needs of big countries and what they are willing to do to slow the warming of Earth’s atmosphere. But in the end, the two weeks of sometimes round-the-clock negotiations have focused at least as much on some of the smallest, most defenseless nations whose very existence could hinge on the outcome of the talks.

Talking Ocean

Participants in COP21 talk about the importance of the ocean and why they’re pushing for its inclusion in a new climate agreement.

Talking Islands

Leaders, delegates and ocean conservationists from Small Island Nations sit down to discuss their intrinsic connection to the ocean and the initiatives needed to combat climate change on the frontline. 

Oceans May Be Left Out of Climate Plan, But Here’s What’s at Stake

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Troubles in the Mediterranean and potential fixes in the Seychelles show why the world’s seas need more attention during the climate negotiations.

My COP21 Video Diary

'There is little as powerful as a mass movement to make you feel simultaneously empowered and slightly insignificant...or at least that was my first impression as a 15 year old entering the Paris COP21." Follow Chiara Crompton as she explores one of the world's most pivotal events.

Upate on Negotiations

Economist and climate finance expert Torsten Thiele talks to Charlotte Smith about his assessment of how COP21 is shaping up for ocean.

Ocean Reaction to Draft Text at COP21

Ocean experts at the Paris climate talks are expressing mixed reaction to the draft outcome text published Wednesday, urging governments to keep working to ensure that the role of the ocean in climate change mitigation and adaptation is robustly reflected.

U.S. Secretary of State John F. Kerry's Remarks at the UN Foundation's Breakfast on Oceans

Well, Tim, thank you. Thank you very much. Bonjour, all of you. Welcome to yet another spectacularly organized and important event from the UN Foundation.