Friends of Ocean Action

The #Ocean covers more than 70% of Planet Earth & is critical to our survival. There's reason for hope but we must finish the unfinished business of #OceanAction. Hear from @ThomsonFiji, Co-Chair @FriendsofOcean & @UN Ocean Envoy, @COP28_UAE Ocean Day ☀️🌊 friendsofoceanaction.org

🌊 How do we measure progress towards a #NaturePositive ocean? That's exactly what the Nature Positive Initiative, @ORRAAnews and the @wef are working on. Read the latest 👉naturepositive.org/news/blog/natu… #MetricsMatter #OceanPositive

The WTO Agreement on #FisheriesSubsidies has reached 100 formal acceptances today—with Malawi joining the global effort to protect our oceans. 6 members have ratified it in the past 4 weeks, and just 11 more are needed for the Agreement to enter into force. The countdown is on!

Ultimately, governance & sustainability must align to phase out harmful practices and drive ocean-positive growth. 📖 You can read the full report here: oecd.org/en/publication…

Key takeaways: - The global ocean economy doubled in real terms in 25 years - Over 75% of ocean economic growth between 1995 and 2020 originated in countries in Asia and the Pacific.  - Digitalization & innovation are crucial for a productive and sustainable blue economy.

Yesterday, the @OECD released its latest report on the ocean economy, highlighting potential pathways for the sector’s development through 2050, emphasising the urgent need for science-based decision-making and improved ocean governance 🌊

In this episode of @wef's Meet the Leader podcast, hear from @raydalio on why funding climate and nature projects shouldn’t be seen just as charity, the inspiration behind @oceanX and more: weforum.org/videos/37693-m…

A #Oceans20 co-conveners, we're laying the groundwork for bold action in #oceanstewardship ahead of next week's #G20 summit in Brazil. 📲Read the O20 Communiqué from @FriendsofOcean: oceans20brasil.org

Join us! Monday 28 Oct at 11:30 for lunch and a lively discussion about how we can turn pledges into progress when we Bring It All Together #ForTheOcean. At #COP16Colombia, #NatureIsAlsoBlue cbd.int/side-events/62…

#NatureIsAlsoBlue thanks ne in tomorrow 27 October #COP16Colombia @FriendsofOcean

Explore the ocean’s power as the great connector at #COP16Colombia #OceanDay! From fishers to the ocean-climate nexus, join us for inspiring discussions, art performances & innovative solutions. 27 Oct, 9am | #KMGBFPavilion More details: bit.ly/4eFk2df

Turn up your volume: this is what a healthy #coral reef sounds like. 🪸 Check out 👉@FriendsofOcean and @WHOI to learn more. via @wef

Protecting the #ocean's rich #biodiversity is a global imperative — and this treaty could do just that, for territory not governed by any specific state. Find out more in this piece by Katherine Crosman: weforum.org/agenda/2024/09… #SDIM24

Congrats to @AnaKSpalding for joining the 2024 cohort of @FriendsofOcean Action! Hosted by the @wef, FOA is a global community of ocean leaders who work together to fast-track ambitious solutions for ocean health. More info: s.si.edu/4eyQsq1 #STRI #Panama

#Ocean areas beyond national #jurisdiction are one of the great remaining commons of the planet and critical to sustaining life on Earth. Representing two-thirds of all oceans and 95% of occupied habitats, these areas are home to millions of unidentified species, all of which play an essential role in absorbing the heat and storing excess CO2 needed to slow the impacts of #climate change. This @wef white paper looks into the impacts of the High Seas Treaty on the governance of #maritime areas beyond national jurisdiction and provides guidance on how to navigate the challenges and opportunities that may arise. #SDIM24 Dive in here: weforum.org/publications/g…

At the #WTOPublicForum? Don't miss out on our discussion hosted with @WWF, @Friendsofocean and @wef, where we'll be exploring how the WTO can drive sustainable ocean conservation. 📅 Date: 13 September 2024 🕒 Time: 13:30-14:45 📍 Room: E More details: pew.org/47iBRMj

Curbing harmful #fisheriessubsidies can make a real difference to both the sustainable exploitation of fish stocks and the healthy economic development of fishing communities around the world. Join us👇to discuss this important topic @WTO #PublicForum #StopFundingOverfishing

Hosted on @IUCN Engage, but we've opened it up to all. We would welcome you there for the discussion! Registration here: engage.iucn.org/event/dialogue… @pra_deep_sea @iucn_wcel @IUCN_CEM

We cannot live without the blue in our planet. 🌏 Discover why we need the ocean and how life below water affects our lives today. 🌊 via @WEF | @FriendsofOcean

“Sea levels are rising at a rate not seen in at least 3,000 years. If we don’t reverse these climate change trends, we will see this tragedy in other coastal areas globally.” In Samoa, @antonioguterres repeats his call for urgent #ClimateAction. news.un.org/en/story/2024/…