25–26 May 2021

Virtual Ocean Dialogues

Geneva, Switzerland

This second edition of the Virtual Ocean Dialogues will foster inclusive, constructive and practical dialogue on the global ocean action agenda. The online event provides an opportunity to connect communities across the world who are seeking solutions and taking bold action for a healthy, resilient, thriving ocean, bringing about much needed opportunities for positive change.
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Event Highlights

Is this the most important decade in history? Radio Davos talks climate change and the ocean

Decarbonizing shipping – why now is the time to act 

There's a growing focus on ocean resilience in China – and the positive impacts could be global

Can the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change be tackled together?

These 4 start-ups are using seaweed to help save the planet

5 things we can do in 2021 that will protect the ocean and change lives

Ending harmful fisheries subsidies would improve the health of our ocean. This is why

How nature can help carbon-intensive companies meet their net-zero commitments

This new project will help us understand, monitor, predict and protect the ocean 

What is ocean literacy and why do we need it?

These sustainable floats gather vital data about the ocean - while using the water to recharge 

This is how we empower a generation of young people to protect the ocean

This sea star was almost killed off. Now scientists are breeding it to help fight climate change

Threatened by rising sea levels, the Maldives is building a floating city

What I learned about conservation while kayaking in the Gulf

These tiny plants and giant animals are helping to store vast amounts of CO2 in our oceans

3 ways to ensure ocean protection is equitable and inclusive

Why 2021 is the year to highlight how critical water sources are for the climate

Why COP26 is our best opportunity to strengthen the ocean's role in fighting climate change

This is how climate change is impacting the ocean - and what we can do about it

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