The Regenerative Blue Economy Challenge is now live on UpLink , the open innovation platform of the World Economic Forum, and is calling for visionary innovators to tackle some of the most urgent challenges facing our ocean!

This competition is looking for innovative ways…

Seagrass is a hidden climate champion, capturing carbon up to 3️⃣5⃣times faster than tropical rainforests.
But these important ecosystems are continuing to decline.
Join #GenerationRestoration & take action for our precious ecosystems: ➡️decadeonrestoration.org
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PFAS increase likelihood of death by cardiovascular disease, study shows dlvr.it/T68xDH

Marco Lambertini High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution Friends of Ocean Action Peter Thomson UN Biodiversity WWF Oceans 🌊 Plastics impact campaign A Plastic Planet Oceano Azul Foundation Ocean Champions 🦑 I'm in Ottawa #INC4 . In addition to showing these images here, they should be beamed @ HQs of corporations & their shareholders who've sent troops of lobbyists to prevent a #PlasticsTreaty addressing plastic production reduction at the source. End-of-pipe fixes aren't enough.

Images like these should be constantly projected in the negotiation rooms of the #PlasticTreaty to remind all negotiators of the #plastic #pollution crisis, the consequences of failing on an ambitious treaty…and of their and their governments’ responsibilities
#INC4

Images: WWF

Not new news but tragically apt this season, just 3 years into the 50-yr window of the study, during the 4th global #bleaching event. Why does (some part of) humanity insist on sprinting to the finish? Winning means losing! #4GBE #tippingpoint #ClimateCrisis

We are proud to build upon our existing partnership with Pacific Islands Forum - further aligning with the #2050Strategy and its call for a united #Pacific - strengthening support for political leadership, governance, regionalism, people-centered development, and peace and security.

Blimey. Comparing plastics to tobacco is a new one for me but if the human health impacts are mounting to that extent the urgency of the role of the #PlasticsTreaty to address the mounting #PlasticCrisis is clear… #INC4

Honored to moderate a session at the Sustainable Blue Economy seminar in Haikou, Hainan Island, China

Marine Protected Areas & fishing no take zones are not a forgone development opportunity, on the contrary they are an investment in sustainable & equitable development
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The link between plastic’s chemicals & harm to human health is mounting. Estimates are that in 2015 the health costs of disease & disability caused by plastic-associated chemicals were more than US$920 billion in the US alone. The parallels with the tobacco industry are telling.

'Land-based sources are responsible for 80% of marine litter, with 85% of it being plastic.'

On #EarthDay , Oxford researchers comment on the global plastic waste crisis, and the opportunities and challenges in moving to a sustainable plastics economy.
ox.ac.uk/news/2024-04-2…

Most plastics are currently produced with fossil fuels (93%). Recycled plastics account for 6% and the remainder are biobased.

Researchers Oxford Chemistry are working to improve recycled plastics, lowering the demand for primary plastics.

#ReduceReuseRecycle #EarthDay2024

Good news for #HighSeas and #ocean protection United Nations!

#UNGA established Preparatory Commission for the implementation of the #BBNJ Treaty. Necessary work to prepare the first BBNJ COP will start soon.

#HighSeas Treaty

Fostering diversity and inclusion in ocean science is at the heart of our mission.

The Early Career Ocean Professionals ensures intergenerational diversity within the #OceanDecade by empowering early-career ocean professionals: ow.ly/Q60B50RnPrg

Ensuring capacity development and equitable access to data, knowledge and technology across all aspects of ocean science is an Ocean Decade priority.

Led by UNESCO Ocean, OceanTeacher Global Academy is a global network of Regional Training Centres in ocean science: ow.ly/LvFt50RnPq9

Fantastic news for marine life and shared stewardship beyond national boundaries - EU Parliament approves European ratification of #bbnj Agreement. Now all 27 States need to complete their national processes but this is a critical step towards that goal!
High Seas Alliance 💙🌊

“Urgent action is needed at all levels.” Led by Monaco’s FPA2 a coalition of climate funders has pledged $60.8 million to protect 30% of the Mediterranean's marine ecosystem by 2030. Global Environment Facility (GEF) Bloomberg Philanthropies Tiffany & Co. Thalassa Foundation Our Ocean Greece bit.ly/3WcA9sm

🎥 Dive into the world of #coralreefs and learn more about the importance of coral reefs for local communities #ForCoral with Carol Phua
youtu.be/Nc3vE49NJYY?si…

🪸Most people do not understand that coral reefs and local #communities are inextricably linked. Healthy coral reefs…

Privileged to have been among an impressive crowd of ocean leaders to identify asks to achieve progress on key ocean fronts. Let's turn asks into #OceanOptimism

Stealing our grandchildrens’ futures! Many governments continue to approve new coal, oil & gas projects. UNEP Production Gap Report 2023 warned fossil fuel extraction plans undermine world’s chances of meeting our global climate targets. environewsnigeria.com/17-banks-join-… via EnviroNews