Joe Appiott

🌊A HISTORIC STEP FOR THE OCEAN After 8 years of discussions, negotiators at #COP16Colombia have agreed on new mechanisms to describe ecologically or biologically significant marine areas (EBSAs) and keep them up to date with new scientific information. #PeaceWithNature

History is made at #COP16Colombia Plenary adopts modalities for the modification of descriptions of ecologically or biologically significant marine areas and the description of new EBSAs after 8 years of negotiations @UNBiodiversity #biodiversity #PeaceWithNature

🌊 #OceanDay at #COP16Colombia at the #KMGBFPavilion united diverse global actors to amplify the importance of ocean conservation & sustainable use. With interactive formats, music, theater & more, the day inspired action for #KMGBF! ➡️enb.iisd.org/ocean-day Via @IISD_ENB

What makes the🌊the ultimate connector? Join us at #COP16Colombia #OceanDay for dynamic sessions on synergies & partnerships for ocean impact, science & technology, and more! 27 Oct 9am | #KMGBFPavilion 📄bit.ly/4hlybhq🔗bit.ly/4eFk2df 📹@cbd-live9013/streams" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@cbd-live9013/…

In the foreground Joe Appiott of the CBD Secretariat, in the background the remnants of the ancient Roman capital. Discussions covered the way forward for 30x30 as it pertains to the Ocean, and arrangements for Ocean Day at #CBD COP16 in Cali, Colombia on 27 October this year.

The Cook Islands🇨🇰 have made great strides to recognise Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs) to safeguard their unique ecosystems and rich natural heritage. Here’s how @unepwcmc is supporting their progress with partners: tinyurl.com/2vaxjmu3 🌊🌿

Delegates #SBSTTA26 approve the conference room paper on further work on ecologically or biologically significant marine areas #EBSAs, with many participants expressing optimism that agreement on the relevant modalities can be reached at #COP16. #biodiversity