Tuesday, June 8, 2021
12:00pm PST/ 3:00pm EST
Co-Hosted By: OA Alliance, The Ocean Foundation, and IAEA Ocean Acidification International Coordinating Center
Registration:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bJeCjyntQM6zdYfw70TWjQ
In 2021, it is imperative that governments and civil society continue to advance the suite of science and policy actions that will be needed to support food security and sovereignty, increase resilience of marine ecosystems and build a sustainable ocean economy in the face of future change. This is reflected in the UN Sustainable Development Goal Agenda and target SDG 14.3, to “Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification”.
As the science, research and observed impacts of ocean acidification continue to grow, there is a continued need for increased knowledge exchange and expertise on the substance and process for developing local, regional and national responses in the face of cumulative ocean change.
60 minutes
Hello and Introduction of Agenda: Ms. Jessie Turner, OA Alliance and Alexis Valauri-Orton, The Ocean Foundation
Ocean Acidification Poetry: Samantha Jones
Opening Remarks: United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean Ambassador Peter Thomson
Actions to Address OA and Implement SDG 14.3 From Around the World: Invited speakers from the Pacific Coast of North America, New Zealand, Lebanon and Argentina.
Closing Remarks: Dr. Peter Swarzenski, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) OA International Coordination Centre