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As COP16 in Cali, Colombia, concluded on November 1, the “Nature Is Also Blue” campaign left a lasting impression on the conference, both within the negotiations and outside, underscoring the essential role of marine ecosystems in planetary health and in global biodiversity protection efforts. The ocean community championed “Nature Is Also Blue” as a rallying call to remind world leaders of the ocean’s indispensable contribution to achieving the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework’s goals.

Continue reading COP16 Wrap-Up: “Nature Is Also Blue” and Ocean Conservation Milestones

As the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) enters its high-level segment in Cali, Colombia, discussions on marine and coastal biodiversity are moving forward, with key topics progressing toward potential adoption in plenary.

Continue reading Week 2 at COP16 Colombia: Ocean Highlights and Next Steps

Ocean Day at COP16 in Cali, Colombia, was an inspiring moment for the ocean community, bringing together leaders, Indigenous representatives, environmental advocates, and youth voices—all united by a shared understanding that Nature Is Also Blue. The day highlighted the ocean’s central role in achieving the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and its ambitious goals for our planet’s future.

Continue reading Highlights from Ocean Day at COP16: Nature Is Also Blue

As the world comes together for the Sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 16), the Nature Is Also Blue campaign ensures that ocean biodiversity remains a key focus. From the High Seas to the Deep Ocean, and from the Coasts to the Poles, the ocean plays a vital role in sustaining life on Earth.

Continue reading Nature Is Also Blue: Ocean Biodiversity in Focus at COP 16

Throughout 2023, there have been many key moments for the ocean, including adopting a historic High Seas Treaty, no deep-sea mining approved by the International Seabed Authority, and increased marine protected area coverage globally, to name a few. 

Continue reading Opportunities for the Ocean in 2024

As the 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) sets sail in Dubai from November 30 to December 12, 2023, the OneOcean Flotilla is gearing up to amplify the urgent call for ocean protection to be at the forefront of climate solutions.

Building on the momentum from COP27, the Flotilla is poised to make waves and ensure that decision-makers #ListenToTheOcean.

Here’s a glimpse into the key asks and outcomes that the ocean community is advocating for at COP28.

Continue reading Top Ocean Asks for COP28 and Ocean Communications Highlights

Assessing Progress on Ocean and Climate Action: 2022-2023

As the work to prepare for a successful 2023 UN Climate Change Conference gathers momentum, we’re thrilled to announce the official launch of the latest Roadmap to Oceans and Climate Action (ROCA) Initiative report.

Continue reading The ROCA Report Sets Sail with a Spotlight on Communications

The OneOcean Flotilla is encouraged by the level of prioritization towards critical ocean action in the G20 Leaders’ Summit Communiqué released on 11 September by G20 Leaders, following two days of meetings in New Delhi, India. The 37-page Communiqué outlines several key actions to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises, however, to fully safeguard our ocean for current and future generations, significant progress remains. 

Continue reading OneOcean Flotilla Reaction to G20 Leaders’ Summit Communiqué