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Ocean Innovation Challenge (OIC)

@undpoceaninnov

@UNDP OIC supports innovative, transformational, replicable and scalable solutions to #SaveOurOcean and help accelerate #Goal14 #SDG14 #LifeBelowWater 🌊🐟🎣🏝️

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From wildfires to hurricanes, intense droughts to floods, and heatwaves to rising seas, the climate crisis affects all of us. We can turn things around only if we act fast. Let’s make #ClimateAction a priority. #COP29

From wildfires to hurricanes, intense droughts to floods, and heatwaves to rising seas, the climate crisis affects all of us.

We can turn things around only if we act fast.

Let’s make #ClimateAction a priority.

#COP29
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Our Cohort 4 drives blue economy innovations with renewable energy and sustainable practices to support global climate goals. #OceanInnovator ONG MARAPA empowers communities with solar food dehydrators to cut carbon emissions, while MAVUNOLAB boosts seaweed farming for

Our Cohort 4 drives blue economy innovations with renewable energy and sustainable practices to support global climate goals.

#OceanInnovator ONG MARAPA empowers communities with solar food dehydrators to cut carbon emissions, while MAVUNOLAB boosts seaweed farming for
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Plastic is in more places than we realize. While we’re all aware of the usual suspects, such as bags or straws, many everyday things quietly contain this material. Here are 10 unexpected items and settings where plastic is hiding in plain sight: ow.ly/nZfO50UfxKN #INC5

Plastic is in more places than we realize. While we’re all aware of the usual suspects, such as bags or straws, many everyday things quietly contain this material.

Here are 10 unexpected items and settings where plastic is hiding in plain sight: ow.ly/nZfO50UfxKN #INC5
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Plastic pollution is more than just a waste management issue — at its core, it undermines sustainable development. Our new report explores this connection and highlights real-world examples and lessons learned from across the globe. Explore here: ow.ly/qX0s50UhaH9 #INC5

Plastic pollution is more than just a waste management issue — at its core, it undermines sustainable development.

Our new report explores this connection and highlights real-world examples and lessons learned from across the globe.

Explore here: ow.ly/qX0s50UhaH9 #INC5
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In one year, the world produced 353 million tonnes of plastic waste. Only 9% of that was recycled. To #BeatPlasticPollution we need practical solutions. From UN Development: ✅ 6 key lessons learned ✅Portfolio snapshot of 12 countries ✅ Key actions 🔗 ow.ly/mXQG50UhbNY #INC5

In one year, the world produced 353 million tonnes of plastic waste. Only 9% of that was recycled. 

To #BeatPlasticPollution we need practical solutions.
From <a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a>:
✅ 6 key lessons learned
✅Portfolio snapshot of 12 countries
✅ Key actions

🔗 ow.ly/mXQG50UhbNY #INC5
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Plastic pollution worsens disaster risks: 🌊 Blocks drainage causing floods 🌱 Choke mangroves weakening coastal barriers 🎣 Hurt tourism & fishing A #PlasticsTreaty can reduce risks, preserve environments, boost economies📈 ➡️ ow.ly/Xs4750Uj7ca #BeatPlasticPollution #INC5

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Planetary boundaries define the Earth's limits of resources & protective systems that create a safe operating space for humanity. As of 2023, six boundaries have already been crossed. Read more in UN Development’s Climate Dictionary, Nature Edition: go.undp.org/oxv #COP16Riyadh

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Mission Accomplished! 🎯 #OceanInnovator IUCN with OCTO recently concluded 'SEA Success'—a pioneering project delivering tailored advisory services for MPA management and governance in 🇹🇭 and 🇧🇩. KNOW MORE: oceaninnovationchallenge.org/ocean-innovati…

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NEW RESOURCE: A report by #OceanDecade Partner Fisheries and Oceans provides over 80 new datasets for coastal areas across the country. These data can help civil society, local governments and Indigenous communities involved in coastal management. 👉ow.ly/zUpw50UMwHV

NEW RESOURCE: A report by #OceanDecade Partner <a href="/FishOceansCAN/">Fisheries and Oceans</a> provides over 80 new datasets for coastal areas across the country.

These data can help civil society, local governments and Indigenous communities involved in coastal management. 

👉ow.ly/zUpw50UMwHV
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It's the International Day of #CleanEnergy!🌍🌊 Renewable ocean energy could meet a significant part of global electricity needs. As part of the #OceanDecade, the Ocean Energy Decade for a Blue Economy in SIDS project accelerates ocean energy projects: ow.ly/hOCF50UMwZT

It's the International Day of #CleanEnergy!🌍🌊

Renewable ocean energy could meet a significant part of global electricity needs. As part of the #OceanDecade, the Ocean Energy Decade for a Blue Economy in SIDS project accelerates ocean energy projects: ow.ly/hOCF50UMwZT
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Coastal districts in Bangladesh are highly vulnerable to rising sea levels, frequent cyclones, & increased salinity in water & soil. Despite the challenges, women have shown remarkable adaptability & are driving resilience in the face of climate change. bit.ly/4iOIUkK

Coastal districts in Bangladesh are highly vulnerable to rising sea levels, frequent cyclones, &amp; increased salinity in water &amp; soil.

Despite the challenges, women have shown remarkable adaptability &amp; are driving resilience in the face of climate change. bit.ly/4iOIUkK
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Did you know? When green turtles munch on seagrass, they make it grow better and more nutritious. Their grazing helps the seagrass thrive, which traps sediments and protects our coastlines from erosion, storms, and rising sea levels.

Did you know? When green turtles munch on seagrass, they make it grow better and more nutritious.

Their grazing helps the seagrass thrive, which traps sediments and protects our coastlines from erosion, storms, and rising sea levels.
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🌊Meet Ubaida, one of our #OceanInnovators from the Maldives! 🌟 She empowers women fisherfolk by breaking down digital barriers and paving the way for financial independence. Read her story with Jenny, Alyaa, and Zara’s stories—empowered fisherwomen from various countries

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🌊 🛰️ #OceanDecade resource on ocean acidification: OARS Ocean Decade charts the path for long-term ocean observing systems, driven by advanced technology, relevant data, and collaboration between data producers and end-users. 👉Download the report here: bit.ly/3EfoemK

🌊 🛰️ #OceanDecade resource on ocean acidification: <a href="/OARSOceanDecade/">OARS Ocean Decade</a> charts the path for long-term ocean observing systems, driven by advanced technology, relevant data, and collaboration between data producers and end-users.

👉Download the report here: bit.ly/3EfoemK
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📣 Calling all youth involved in #OceanDecade Actions – we want to share your stories in our #GenOcean campaign! Fill out our survey for a chance to be featured and learn more on our website: ow.ly/vz5j50VCPIi

📣 Calling all youth involved in #OceanDecade Actions – we want to share your stories in our #GenOcean campaign!

Fill out our survey for a chance to be featured and learn more on our website: ow.ly/vz5j50VCPIi
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“We don't want this dataset to just stay in a scientific paper.” 87% of bycatch 🌊🐢🦈 in the Southeast Pacific is based in Ecuador alone. This #EarthDay, discover why IluminarElMar is committed to translating research into real-world impact & protecting marine biodiversity.