Urban Ocean Lab’s Post

The boundless expanses of our oceans and seas is the lifeblood sustaining our collective existence. We must use the resources of the oceans in a sustainable manner thereby, preserving them as a legacy to sustain future generations. https://lnkd.in/eAK5qtmH

President of the General Assembly,  Mr. Dennis Francis, to the General Assembly at the Plenary Meeting on Oceans and the Law of the Sea General Assembly: 43rd plenary meeting, 78th session. Agenda Items: 📌 Election by secret ballot of members of the Economic and Social Council - Item 113 (b) 📌Oceans and the law of the sea - Item 75 📌Oceans and the law of the sea - Item 75 (a) (A/78/67, A/78/77, A/78/129, A/78/521, A/78/L.15) 📌Sustainable fisheries, including through the 1995 Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks, and related instruments - Item 75 (b) (A/78/113, A/78/L.13) 📌Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction - Item 75 (c) - Webcast Link: https://lnkd.in/erYDyaXC Full Statement: http://bit.ly/3Tfztkv https://lnkd.in/eerR35vv

There are lots of ways you can support river restoration and our work in the UK & Ireland. Did you know that you can leave a gift to us in your Will? This can help us to collaborate further with partners to co-create a standardised national framework of environmental data - including data gathered through citizen science - and make it accessible to the public. Learn how you can leave a gift in your Will: https://lnkd.in/eiuTaE8Z

Threaded through the pieces in this collection are questions of friendship and human community, of environmental destruction and repair, of landscape and memory. Read more here: https://ow.ly/Oep350Ruyqi

The challenges are not insurmountable, but they require concerted and collaborative efforts from all the actors involved in the environmental service sector, including governments, businesses, civil society, and academia. By working together, we can overcome the challenges and seize the opportunities to create a more sustainable future for all.

Threaded through the pieces in this collection are questions of friendship and human community, of environmental destruction and repair, of landscape and memory. Read more here: https://ow.ly/Oep350Ruyqi

🌍 Shedding Light on the Environmental Toll of Armed Conflicts 🌍 Amidst the chaos of armed conflicts, the environmental devastation often goes unnoticed. Our latest article by Lola Baquero Serra and titled, “The Environmental Consequences of War! delves into this crucial issue, highlighting the catastrophic aftermath of war on our planet. It's time to recognize the urgent need for action. Join us in raising awareness and advocating for the protection of our planet in the face of armed conflicts. Read more here:  https://lnkd.in/eks2BjzA #ArmedConflicts #EnvironmentalImpact #ProtectOurPlanet 

🌐 Dive into the 2023 State of Civil Society Report by CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation! 📊 This 12th edition reflects on 2022, exploring global trends in civil society action. From democracy struggles to climate justice, discover how civil society is making a vital impact in the face of challenges. 🔗 Read more here https://cutt.ly/fwSsh37i

🌍 Environmental justice groups in the Global South are under increasing threat for their vital work. Our partners face intimidation, violence, and even death for speaking out against destructive practices. To address these challenges, Both ENDS, in collaboration with allies, has been working on developing a comprehensive System of Care, exploring and piloting the ways in which our partners facing threats as a result of their environmental and human rights work can be supported in their efforts to build protection, strengthen practices of care, and sustain their work and guarantee our collective future. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dT4c9pen Paul Wolvekamp, Adam Moore & Fernando H.

I am excited to listen to the problems, solutions and perspectives around #Justice40 My perspective is one of optimism and problem-solving. Standing still is not an option. There is no chicken & the egg problem - either one has to be put in place and the rest of the evolution will be happen, organically. If you care to listen, register and join us and get the download. Looking forward to listening to all the other perspectives, positive and not so positive. The urban and rural challenges with #EVCharging will be solved. Are you part of problem or the solution?