🌊 The ocean and humanity are inextricably connected: we depend on the health of our ocean. The #HighSeas are still vulnerable, putting us all at risk. It's time to make history - Ratify the #HighSeasTreaty to restore the ocean that sustains us! #EarthDay youtu.be/9F0jIhKK38A

Two decades+ of action has led to a singular David and Goliath success story: Western & Central Pacific Ocean is now only major ocean area where tuna are harvested sustainably. Read how Pacific #SIDS, UN Development Global Environment Facility (GEF) Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) & partners 👉 ow.ly/8v3C50IU2P2 #WorldTunaDay 🐟

From the mighty bluefin to the adaptable bigeye - each species of tuna plays its part in the marine ecosystem. On #WorldTunaDay, read how our ocean innovators are working w/ traditional & small-scale fishers in Indonesia & the Maldives to transform lives. bit.ly/2024tunaday

Biodiversity provides us with everything we need to survive: 🍏 The food we eat 🌬️ The air we breathe 💧 The water we drink This #BiodiversityDay and every day, let's protect and conserve our 🌎's biodiversity. #ForNature

Le 22 mai, c'est la Journée internationale de la biodiversité biologique! Sous le thème "Faites partie du plan", nous appelons tous les acteurs à stopper et inverser la perte de biodiversité en soutenant la mise en œuvre du Cadre mondial pour la biodiversité de Kunming-Montréal.

Ready to be part of the #WavesOfChange? 🌊 Register for the UN Development Ocean Innovation Challenge virtual side event at #SIDS4 and discover the power of ocean innovation for #BlueEconomy, #SDG14.7. JOIN OUR CONVERSATION in En/Es/Fr/Pt! ➡️ bit.ly/undp-oic-sids4

Small-scale fishers, fishworkers & fishfarmers in Small Island Developing States depend on fishing for their livelihood. But they face many challenges. 📽️What Food and Agriculture Organization does to improve fish value chains in #SIDS 👇 #SmallIslands #SIDS4

The ocean provides; these UN Development #OceanInnovators protect. 🌱🌊 At the @UNDPOceanInnov #SIDS4 virtual side event today, we launched 13 new innovators to support socio-economic growth and ensure a healthy and resilient ocean in the #SIDS and coastal LDC 🏝️ ow.ly/LNCk50RYUOP

Great news from #SIDS4! @theGef & UN Development launch a US$135m Blue & Green Islands Initiative in Antigua & Barbuda to target key barriers & shift levers to transform the way ecosystems are utilized & managed for a bluer, greener and better #SmallIslands go.undp.org/ZXC

✨ Young voices are crucial in tackling the challenges of citizen security, climate change & renewable energy. During #SIDS4, hear from Barbados' Nathaniel Layne about the importance of empowering young people in Small Island Developing States for a brighter, greener tomorrow.

Plastic pollution is a huge problem for small island nations. Most islands do not have waste management facilities due to limited space. At the same time, mismanaged plastic waste from other countries arrives at their shores. What can we do? ow.ly/ameJ50RXoeT #SIDS4

Breaking: 🇲🇺Mauritius is the 6th nation to ratify the #HighSeasTreaty. The #HighSeas Treaty is an opportunity to establish protected areas beyond national jurisdictions, safeguarding biodiversity and paving the way for a healthier ocean. #BBNJ

Beyond the postcard-perfect beaches, 🏝️#SIDS face unique ocean challenges. But UN Development ocean innovators are turning the tide 🌊 Meet @UNDPOceanInnov's new cohort who are bringing novel solutions for sustainable #BlueEconomy. 🔗 ow.ly/zZBH50S4p8M

Saturday is World Reef Day! Coral reefs are home to over 25% of marine life -- yet, they are under serious threat due to human activity. See how UN Environment Programme works to protect these fragile ecosystems: unep.org/interactives/s…

📢 We are thrilled to announce the launch of the State of the Ocean Report 2024! This report aims to inform policymakers and drive actions for 'the ocean we need,' supporting the 2030 Agenda and #SDG14. Discover now 👉 ow.ly/79s850S6Jv1

👏 We applaud the Federal States of Micronesia🇫🇲 for officially ratifying the historic #HighSeasTreaty. 53 more countries must ratify for the Treaty to enter into force as soon as possible. 📢 Call on your country to accelerate the #RaceForRatification! highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratific…

What happens on land happens in our oceans too. An important reminder this #WorldEnvironmentDay 🌊🌍🌳

Melting polar ice is a ticking time bomb for coastal cities around the world. In South Asia alone, ocean levels are predicted to rise by 1 metre in 100 years. As seas rise, so must we 🌊🧊🌆 #ClimateActionNow

The #BBNJ Treaty is an opportunity to include the deep ocean community and the challenges of the #DeepSea. It can also be a tool to help achieve many #SDGs set by UN Ocean Decade. DOSI and experts discussed the #BBNJ Treaty and the next steps. youtube.com/watch?v=6xtpmQ…

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