NEW Resources for World Ocean Day 2023
Check out all of the NEW resources and opportunities to help you prepare for your World Ocean Day celebrations. As we get closer to 8 June, here are some exciting new resources and guidance for promoting World Ocean Day and your specific plans to celebrate. How will you celebrate our blue planet this World Ocean […]
Momentum Growing to Protect and Restore our Ocean!
Two major victories in three months with a High Seas Treaty and UN Biodiversity Conference commitments to 30×30 Our ocean finally gets a High Seas Treaty! This past weekend, nations agreed on language to protect the world’s biodiversity in international waters of the ocean, a vast area that covers nearly half the planet’s surface. The […]
It’s High Time for a High Seas Treaty
Great potential to build on the momentum from the 5th Session of the Intergovernmental Conference We have a once in a lifetime opportunity right now to help protect half the planet – the “High Seas” – which lies outside of any country’s jurisdiction and is unprotected and vulnerable to exploitation. This great global commons is […]
RELEASED: 30×30 Annual Update for 2022
For more than three years, we have catalyzed collective action in support of protecting at least 30% of our lands, waters, and ocean by 2030 (“30×30”). We have catalyzed collective action in support of 30×30 by collaborating with youth leaders, zoos, aquariums, museums and over 2,000 others partners in our global network. These and other efforts […]
VICTORY: A Global Commitment to 30×30!
Global leaders finalized negotiations at the United Nations Biodiversity Summit (COP15) in the early morning hours on 19 December 2022. The historic agreement includes a commitment to conserve 30% of our lands, waters, and ocean by 2030 (30×30) by protecting nature while respecting indigenous and traditional territories. This Guardian article summarizes the main points. The […]
ANNOUNCEMENT: Some World Leaders Express Determination to Get a Global Agreement for 30×30
Heads of State and Ministers Announce New Support for 30×30 Targets, Bringing 112 Countries Now Committed to Protecting at least 30% of Land and Ocean by 2030 The Bezos Earth Fund, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and Wyss Campaign for Nature hosted Heads of State and ministers from around the world Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt — 7 November […]
Acknowledging the link between the climate and nature crises
Originally published on 5 December by The Center for American Progress Nations Must Link Climate and Nature Crises, or Risk Failing To Address Both As the U.N. conference on biodiversity begins, participating nations must do what those at the recent climate change conference failed to accomplish: acknowledge the link between the climate and nature […]
Youth Advisory Council: Letter of Support for 30×30 to National Leaders
For additional ways to take action, scroll to the bottom of the page! Dear National Leaders, As members of the World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council, we are dedicated to protecting our planet and people. Our one ocean not only connects us all, but also helps to stabilize our climate. Together, we are calling on […]
The Ocean-Climate Connection: Thoughts from the Youth Advisory Council
As our new Youth Advisory Council Members are beginning their terms, we’re taking a moment to get to know a little more about them through their thoughts on the connection between the ocean and climate. There’s no better way to explore this connection than through the words of these inspiring, dedicated ocean advocates! Despite being […]
Stories from World Ocean Day 2022
Like all participants in World Ocean Day, I’ve always had a love for the ocean. It wasn’t until this year, however, that I found the inspiring global community of ocean lovers and activists that make World Ocean Day possible. As a first-time participant in World Ocean Day, I was struck by the sense of community […]
2022 Annual Report Available!
With thanks to all organizations from all sectors that got involved, and special thanks to our supporting partners and the Youth Advisory Council, this year’s activities engaged thousands of organizations and millions of people in over 140 countries! The annual Conservation Action Focus spread the word and provided tools and resources for event organizers to further […]
ANNOUNCEMENT: More than 100 Countries Commit to 30×30
More than 100 Countries Commit to Protect at Least 30% of Land and Oceans by 2030 Over half the countries on Earth now support this ambitious target ahead of major UN biodiversity summit set for the end of the year Lisbon, Portugal (30 June 2022)— At the United Nations (UN) Ocean Conference taking place in […]