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With ocean in ‘dire straits’, Law of the Sea more relevant than ever

·December 9, 2022·2 min read

“The ocean is life. The ocean is livelihoods and the ocean binds humanity together across history and cultures”, said the Secretary-General, at a major General Assembly meeting marking the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the Convention. He highlighted the breadth of the accord, spanning from “the air we breathe, to the atmosphere...

Ocean literacy and unlocking a revolution in ocean science solutions |

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·June 21, 2022·8 min read

As a part of this push, the UN Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is asking the world to join the revolution to unlock innovative ocean science solutions. UN News spoke to experts within and outside the UN system to reveal the importance of ocean literacy. Empowering people to take...

INTERVIEW: ‘Deliver the care our ocean needs – together’, urge co-hosts of UN conference |

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·June 8, 2022·11 min read

At the end of the month, world leaders, youth, entrepreneurs, and civil society will gather in Lisbon, Portugal, for the second UN Ocean Conference, to mobilize action and jumpstart science-based innovative solutions aimed at starting a new chapter of global ocean action. Co-hosted by Portugal and Kenya, the event will...