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Marine life, the world¡¯s climate, our economy and social well-being depend on the existence of a healthy ocean. Although some improvements have been observed, recent assessments show that the Ocean continues to be exploited in an unsustainable manner. Climate change and competition for natural resources are adding further pressure on the marine environment. The decline of biodiversity, the Ocean¡¯s degrading health, and the ongoing climate crisis demand special attention and a nexus approach.
Launch of the Global Mangrove Watch
This World Mangrove Day, the and partners are launching the Global Mangrove Watch. The Global Mangrove Watch is the world¡¯s most comprehensive mangrove monitoring tool: an online platform that provides synthesized remote sensing data and tools, built to catalyse the action needed to protect and restore mangroves worldwide.
Webinar for Local and Regional Governments
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Ocean Innovation Hub
Join us in this inspiring virtual conference space to learn more and exchange ideas about the most important issues today facing our oceans. The full day experience will include discussions, films, music and photography exhibitions about the world's oceans. This event will be the grand finale for the UN World Oceans week of events around the theme for 2020 - "Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean"
UN World Oceans Day virtual celebration
??Produced in partnership with the non-profit organization , UN World Oceans Day 2020 will be a day-long event featuring keynote speeches, panels, and presentations with leading ocean voices. Join us for the UN World Oceans Day virtual event in celebration of the 2020 theme, Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean.
Asia Pacific Webinar
UN DESA, with the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) and in collaboration with the 51³Ô¹Ï Non-Governmental Liaison Service (UN-NGLS) hosted this webinar 3 June 2020. The webinar worked to mobilize stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific region, share information and collect ideas and proposals on how to keep the momentum towards Ocean Action and the engagement of stakeholders in Asia-Pacific in the preparatory process of the second UN Ocean Conference.
Private Sector Webinar
UN DESA, with the UN Global Compact and in collaboration with the 51³Ô¹Ï Non-Governmental Liaison Service (UN-NGLS) hosted this webinar on 21 May, 2020. The webinar worked to mobilize representatives from the private sector, share information and collect ideas and proposals on how to keep the momentum towards Ocean Action and the engagement of private sector stakeholders in the preparatory process of the second UN Ocean Conference.
Youth Webinar
UN DESA, the Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth (OSGEY), the 51³Ô¹Ï Non-Governmental Liaison Service (UN NGLS), the Major Group for Children and Youth (MGCY), and Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) co-hosted this event on 14 May, 2020. The webinar worked to mobilize representatives from youth, share information and collect ideas and proposals on how to keep the momentum towards Ocean Action and the engagement of youth stakeholders in the preparatory process of the second UN Ocean Conference.
