International Maritime Organization’s Post

A long-awaited report!

#GoodNews posts #optimism: (source: Fix The News): Ocean Conference raises $11.3 billion for #marineconservation - https://lnkd.in/ey347haG Delegates at the #OurOceanConference in #Athens made 469 new commitments, with the host country making some of the biggest pledges to protect its oceans. #Greece will establish two new #MPAs in the #Aegeansea and #Ioniansea, ban bottom trawling in MPAs by 2026, and increase ocean monitoring and surveillance.

Today is international #mangroveday and we're happy to share with you a new report on carbon stock in mangrove ecosystem! Mangroves provide various ecosystem services, including coastal protection, fishery nursery habitats, and carbon sequestration. The potential of mangroves to store carbon is five times greater than that of tropical rainforests. The Subnational Climate Fund (SCF) Technical Assistance commissioned a study to evaluate carbon stock in Mangrove ecosystems in Central Kalimantan in #Indonesia. The report was written by EcoNusa Foundation and the Indonesian Center for Coastal and Marine Resources Studies (CCMRS-IPB). Pegasus Capital Advisors, IUCN Business and Nature and Gold Standard https://lnkd.in/eufAZYPr

We are happy to announce that the Norwegian Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policies, Cecilie T. Myrseth, will join our panel for the Big Picture session "Navigating Arctic Realities." The session will delve into the dynamic landscape of Arctic shipping, exploring the imperative for alternative fuels and upgraded infrastructure to enhance efficiency and accommodate emerging ports and routes. With melting sea ice opening new passages, heightened geopolitical interests, and potential risks, there is an urgent need for international cooperation, robust maritime regulations, and advanced technologies to ensure safe navigation. Ms Myrseth has been a dedicated member of the Storting for Troms since 2017, before taking up the post a Minister in 2023. From 2015 to 2017, Myrseth assumed the role of chair of the Troms county cabinet. Our panelists will discuss what initiatives actively promote greener practices in Arctic shipping, and how sustainable practices and zero-emission technology are prioritized to balance economic interests and ecological preservation in the delicate Arctic region. Have a look at our full conference program here: www.arcticfrontiers.com #shipping #sustainability #innovation #infrastructure #MaritimeInnovation #af2024 #arcticfrontiers

🌊 Contributing to the United Nations Second World Ocean Assessment (WOA) 🌏 Client/Collaborators: United Nations 📍 Location: Global  📅 Year: 2021  🌐 Project: World Ocean Assessment 📚 In 2021, MarFishEco played a pivotal role in the United Nations Second World Ocean Assessment (WOA), evaluating our oceans. Co-Leading the Drivers and Capture Fisheries chapters  (#4 & #15), MarFishEco identified key factors driving marine changes. 🌐 The Regular Process for Global Reporting and Assessment: The WOA emerges from The Regular Process for Global Reporting and Assessment of the State of the Marine Environment, including Socioeconomic Aspects. Established after the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development, this global mechanism is committed to the regular review of environmental, economic, and social aspects of the world's oceans. 🚨 Warning Signals and Urgent Action: The first WOA in 2015 raised alarms about the degradation of ocean areas due to human activities.  The second WOA, including MarFishEco's contributions, reiterated that the situation has not improved. It underlined the oceans' diminishing capacity to sustain human activities, urging global cooperative action to protect these invaluable resources. 🌍 Addressing Knowledge Gaps for Ocean Sustainability: MarFishEco and the team identified knowledge gaps through the WOA II, guiding governments in mitigating degradation and reversing the negative impacts on the world's oceans. Initiatives like the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration are instrumental in advancing ocean resource conservation and sustainability. 🌐🌟 For more information visit our website:  https://lnkd.in/eeTKKX6s United Nations, António Guterres, Renison Ruwa, Alan Simcock, Jörn Schmidt 🌍🐟 #OceanAssessment #SustainableOceans #MFE #MarFishEco #TheUnitedNations #MarineEnvironment,  #UNSDGs #FisheriesConsultant #WOA

United Nations: #powerlines are major threat to tens of thousands of #birds in #CentralAsia The #UN programme official proposed that the issue could be addressed by modernizing existing #energy facilities or constructing new ones that are more environmentally friendly. 👉 Details — http://dy.uz/6xgNt United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Program #UNEnvironment #BirdConservation #CentralAsia #PowerLines #MigratoryBirds #ConservationEfforts #EnvironmentalProtection #WildlifeProtection #GlobalCooperation #Uzbekistan #DaryoNews #ESG

By creating a #upcycled economy that turns Sargassum from waste to materials and products for local and global use, we are solving a key environmental catastrophe affecting communities in the Caribbean in a truly sustainable way. This is specially relevant as tropical and subtropical nations since they are particularly vulnerable to climate-related volatility and resource dependence. To learn more click here 👉🏼 https://hubs.la/Q02FZ5X_0 . . . . . . . . . . #enviroment #climatechange #enviromentaleducation #ecosystem #marinescience #caribbean #oceans #climatechange #sargassumtech #mexicancarribean

🚨Nature Paper alert 🚨 In this new piece we discuss how the new #HighSeas Treaty offers a unique opportunity to implement a #climatechange #conservation framework The #HighSeas (international waters) comprises two-thirds of the world’s ocean and only 1% is fully protected. The #HighSeas is essential to meeting the CBD targets of protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030 (30x30) We suggest 3 steps that #HighSeas Treaty must take to address the impacts of climate change: 🌊 Partner with fisheries & global orgs to protect migratory species 🌐 Develop coordinated conservation strategies across nations 🔬 Boost scientific collaboration to model ocean ecosystem dynamics and species on the move Time's ticking! As nations rally behind the #HighSeas Treaty, we have a unique chance to protect our oceans from climate change. Let's make it count! 🌊⏰ #HighSeasTreaty #ClimateAction paper link: https://lnkd.in/gp3WrxJe

I support the High Seas Treaty! High Seas Alliance officially known as the BBNJ (Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction) Treaty! This agreement is structured around four key pillars: marine genetic resources (MGRs), including questions on the sharing of benefits; area-based management tools (ABMTs), including marine protected areas; environmental impact assessments (EIAs); and capacity building and the transfer of marine technology. This treaty is particularly beneficial for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) as it addresses several of their unique challenges. The MGRs pillar ensures equitable access to and sharing of benefits from marine genetic resources, providing SIDS with opportunities for innovation and economic development (creation and advancement of the biotech industry). ABMTs, including marine protected areas, help conserve critical marine ecosystems that SIDS rely on for food security, tourism, and coastal protection. EIAs ensure that the environmental impacts of activities in ABNJ are assessed, preventing activities that could harm marine environments vital to SIDS livelihoods and culture. One key benefit for SIDS is capacity building and technology transfer which will enable SIDS to participate effectively in marine conservation and sustainable use, thereby enhancing their resilience and sustainable development. It is time to RATIFY the BBNJ as it supports the sustainable development of SIDS; promoting environmental health, economic opportunities, and global cooperation. #BBNJ #HighSeasTreaty #HighSeas #RaceForRatification

New report from the UNESCO Ocean 🚨 State of the Ocean Report 2024 underscores the severe problem of abandoned, lost, or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG), which makes up a significant proportion of seafloor litter. Resqunit technology addresses this problem directly. As the first mass-produced solution, Resqunit helps prevent the loss of fishing gear, ensuring that our oceans remain cleaner and safer. Our innovative approach not only safeguards marine life but also supports sustainable fishing practices. #resqunit #unesco #oceandecade #fishresponsibly #stateoftheoceanreport #marinelitter #oceanconservation #fishinggear #ALDFG https://lnkd.in/eyJkA7Mm