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Ocean-climate nexus: from Lisbon to Sharm el Sheikh…

Ocean-climate nexus: from Lisbon to Sharm el Sheikh - ambitions for ocean-climate action at COP 27: SDG Media Zone - UN Ocean Conference 2022

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Meetings & Events / Conferences / The Ocean Conference
Media / Press Conferences
Production Date
Video Length
00:23:21
Asset Language
English
Original
Broadcasting UN Entity
DEPARTMENT OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS - DGC
Subject Topical
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
OCEANS
Summary
The ocean plays a vital role in regulating our global climate. It also offers a wealth of mitigation solutions - from harnessing offshore renewable energy to unlocking zero emission shipping. Restoring blue carbon ecosystems like mangroves offer both biodiversity and adaptation wins. Non-state actors are increasingly taking ocean-climate action - but what more is needed to unlock the ocean's potential to meet the Glasgow Climate Act?
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Description
Speakers:

  • Vincent Doumeizel, Head, Safe Seaweed Coalition

  • Emma Hospes, Head of Strategic Environment and Permitting, Ørsted

  • John Omingo, Director General of Kenya Maritime Authority

  • Host: Nigel Topping, High Level Climate Champion

------ The SDG Media Zone at the UN Ocean Conference takes place from 27 June – 1 July 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal. Hosted by the United Nations and in collaboration with the PVBLIC Foundation and media partners, the SDG Media Zone aims to take the conversation on advancing the Sustainable Development Goals out of the policy sphere and into the public discourse.  Through a live format of interviews and panel discussions, the SDG Media Zone at the Conference will bring together UN principals, influencers, and industry leaders to talk about innovative solutions and initiatives that address the challenges that the ocean is now facing.
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