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United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged world leaders to curb practices harming the world’s ocean during the opening of the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3).
The Secretary-General called for the adoption of alternative policies to promote the sustainable use of marine resources and proliferation of these policies through international treaties. Over 50 state officials attended the conference, all of whom supported Guterres’s call to elevate marine preservation on the global agenda and reinforced the call for changes in economic models and legislation.
Speaking to leaders gathered in southern France, Guterres reminded attendees that the ocean has been foundational to human civilization, providing oxygen, energy, food, and trade opportunities. However, the unsustainable growth of human activity and the exploitation of marine resources have eroded ocean health and led to a global environmental crisis:
Guterres highlighted the interconnection between marine biodiversity, ocean pollution, and climate change. He called on world governments to increase their efforts to promote multilateral cooperation and address the growing threat of ocean degradation. The Secretary-General also emphasized the need to rethink current economic models and industrial activities, shifting from “short-term exploitation to long-term stewardship” for a more sustainable future.
The goals of UNOC3 include advancing the “30 by 30” pledge of the High Seas Treaty, which aims to implement sustainable fisheries, decarbonize maritime transport, and increase funding for blue finance. Guterres noted that Sustainable Development Goal 14, which promotes conservation and sustainable use of marine resources, is the least funded of all UN global goals. He stressed the necessity of unlocking and channeling funds toward activities that focus on environmental conservation and the well-being of ocean-dependent communities.
Finally, Guterres stated that achieving the goals of UNOC3 requires governments to implement national plans that align with global objectives outlined in international treaties, such as the Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
The UNOC3 took place in Nice, France. Among those who attended included President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen as well as the Presidents of Brazil, France, and Costa Rica. All participants joined Guterres’ push to ratify the landmark BBNJ, which still requires 60 ratifications to enter into force as binding international law. This year’s conference is also expected to negotiate a global treaty on plastic pollution and finalize an agreement on fisheries subsidies currently under discussion at the World Trade Organization, culminating in the adoption of the Nice Ocean Action Plan.
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The Secretary-General called for the adoption of alternative policies to promote the sustainable use of marine resources and proliferation of these policies through international treaties. Over 50 state officials attended the conference, all of whom supported Guterres’s call to elevate marine preservation on the global agenda and reinforced the call for changes in economic models and legislation.
Speaking to leaders gathered in southern France, Guterres reminded attendees that the ocean has been foundational to human civilization, providing oxygen, energy, food, and trade opportunities. However, the unsustainable growth of human activity and the exploitation of marine resources have eroded ocean health and led to a global environmental crisis:
Activities such as overfishing, plastic pollution, and seabed mining have resulted in increased greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which in addition to causing rising temperature levels, are absorbed by the oceans, leading to their acidification. This acidification threatens natural habitats and destroys coral reefs, posing a serious risk to marine ecosystems and biodiversity as well as coastal communities whose livelihood depends on the ocean.
Guterres highlighted the interconnection between marine biodiversity, ocean pollution, and climate change. He called on world governments to increase their efforts to promote multilateral cooperation and address the growing threat of ocean degradation. The Secretary-General also emphasized the need to rethink current economic models and industrial activities, shifting from “short-term exploitation to long-term stewardship” for a more sustainable future.
The goals of UNOC3 include advancing the “30 by 30” pledge of the High Seas Treaty, which aims to implement sustainable fisheries, decarbonize maritime transport, and increase funding for blue finance. Guterres noted that Sustainable Development Goal 14, which promotes conservation and sustainable use of marine resources, is the least funded of all UN global goals. He stressed the necessity of unlocking and channeling funds toward activities that focus on environmental conservation and the well-being of ocean-dependent communities.
Finally, Guterres stated that achieving the goals of UNOC3 requires governments to implement national plans that align with global objectives outlined in international treaties, such as the Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
The UNOC3 took place in Nice, France. Among those who attended included President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen as well as the Presidents of Brazil, France, and Costa Rica. All participants joined Guterres’ push to ratify the landmark BBNJ, which still requires 60 ratifications to enter into force as binding international law. This year’s conference is also expected to negotiate a global treaty on plastic pollution and finalize an agreement on fisheries subsidies currently under discussion at the World Trade Organization, culminating in the adoption of the Nice Ocean Action Plan.
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