RISE UP- A Blue Call to Action

Journalists amplify the great work that goes on at international conferences. Apply by 15 Jan or share with your networks! #UNOC #oceanoptimism Let's Be Nice to the Ocean, RISE UP- A Blue Call to Action, Global Investigative Journalism Network, Mongabay News, Our Shared Seas

Interesting insights on how we are doing towards #Target3. The #ProtectedPlanet Report 2024 👇 finds we need to do more, faster, more inclusively and smarter. #RiseUp4theOcean 🌊

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With the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, we can make 2025 a turning point for the protection of our planet.

🌊 We’re Hiring a Senior Campaigner – Join the #RiseUp4TheOcean Movement! At RISE UP, we're dedicated to ensuring that ocean decision-making reflects the multitude of diverse voices across the globe. As part of our growing global network, we’re looking for a Senior Campaigner to help drive transformative campaigns that will shape the future of ocean policy. If you're passionate about ocean conservation and have the skills to lead impactful advocacy efforts, we want to hear from you! This is a unique opportunity to work with a diverse group of organizations, communities, and stakeholders to promote a human rights-based approach to ocean governance. What we’re looking for: 🔹 Strategic thinker with experience in global advocacy and campaigning. 🔹 A passion for ocean conservation and working collaboratively across sectors. 🔹 Experience in engaging, mobilizing, and activating networks to drive collective action 🔹 Someone who thrives in a small but growing, global team. Deadline for applications: 13 January 2025. To apply, send your CV and cover letter to info@riseupfortheocean.org. More info: https://lnkd.in/dQCjwWQs Please share this opportunity with your network! Together, we can make waves for the ocean! #OceanConservation #RISEUP #JobOpportunity #Campaigner #JoinTheMovement #RiseUp4TheOcean

📢 Last call 📢 to apply for Special Accreditation to attend the 2025 UN Ocean Conference!   Don't miss your chance participate in the 2025 UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) happening in Nice, France, from June 9–13, 2025. This event will unite global stakeholders to accelerate action for ocean conservation and the sustainable use of marine resources.   Organizations that do not have consultative status with ECOSOC or have not been accredited to any of the Conferences and Summits must apply for Special Accreditation to attend.   💡 Who can apply? Special Accreditation is open to organizations not in consultative status with ECOSOC or previously accredited to UN Conferences, yet whose work is relevant to the Conference. Eligible groups include:   - NGOs - Civil society and youth organizations - Indigenous Peoples’ organizations - Local and regional authorities - Academic institutions - The scientific community - The private sector - Philanthropic organizations - And more!   ☑️ How to apply? 1️⃣ Check if your organization is accredited through this list: https://lnkd.in/gBe_sjMr 2️⃣ If not listed, apply via this link: https://lnkd.in/dfP3B2H5   📅 Deadline: 13 December 2024, 11:59 pm Eastern Time 💡 More information: https://lnkd.in/gUrysKfV   Peter Thomson Friends of Ocean Action Silvia Guzzini World Economic Forum Ronald Tardiff 1000 Ocean Startups Emily Kelly Kristian Teleki Loreley Picourt Isabella Lövin   #BringItAllTogether #Ocean #SDG14 #UNOC3 #OceanAction #UNOC

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🌊 Preferential Access Areas: A Vital Tool for Small-Scale Fisheries 🎣 New research published in Nature Magazine highlights the significant yet underutilized potential of Preferential Access Areas (PAAs) to support small-scale fisheries (SSF). This global assessment—the first of its kind—shows how PAAs can deliver critical benefits for coastal communities and the ocean they depend on. 📊 Key findings: - 63 PAAs across 44 countries, covering 3% of continental shelf areas worldwide - Inside PAAs, SSF showed: - Higher catch volume and economic value - Access to more nutritious fish species - Greater contributions to food security through self-consumption 🌐 The study emphasizes that small, well-managed ocean areas, co-governed with fishers and based on sustainable practices, could enhance nutrition security, livelihoods, and resilience for millions living in coastal areas. At RISE UP- A Blue Call to Action, we recognize the transformative role of preferential access policies in empowering SSF and achieving equitable ocean governance. This research highlights why inclusive approaches—like securing PAAs for small-scale fishers—are critical to advancing food security, human rights, and sustainable oceans. 📖 Read the full study here: https://lnkd.in/eMEGhVFD photo credit: Blue Ventures, Leah Glass

[#COP29] Read now: the Ocean & Climate Platform's new article on the outcomes of COP29, which concluded after two weeks of tumultuous debates in insufficient financial advancements to tackle the climate crisis ⬇️ The curtain fell on COP29 on Sunday 24 November, after two weeks of intense and challenging negotiations. Hosted by Azerbaijan, COP29 was marked by strong divides and tensions between developed and developing countries. Tasked to adopt a New Collective Quantified Goal on climate finance to support developing countries in their climate efforts, delegates agreed on mobilising at least USD 300 billion annually from developed countries, and at least USD 1.3 trillion annually from all financial actors, by 2035. While this agreement marks a step forward, it is still far from sufficient to meet the needs of developing countries which are facing the ever-growing impacts of climate change. Moreover, questions remain on how the ocean, our best ally in the fight against climate change, will benefit from this increase in climate finance. Focused on political issues, there were limited opportunities to advance the ocean-climate nexus in the negotiations and secure ocean language in text decisions. Yet, the ocean community remained active to ensure it stayed visible. 🌊 This article was originally published here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eFfYCXER #OceanAction #OceanForClimate

🌊 The Clock is Ticking: INC-5 and the Future of Plastic Pollution 🌍 As world leaders gear up for the fifth and final negotiation round for a global treaty to end plastic pollution (INC-5), from 25 November to 1 December 2024 in Busan, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Every year, millions of metric tonnes of plastic enter our ocean, devastating marine life, infiltrating the food we eat, and even the air we breathe. Coastal communities bear the brunt of this crisis, living with polluted shorelines, declining fish stocks, and health risks linked to plastic waste. Shockingly, since these negotiations began, nearly 20 million metric tonnes of plastic have polluted our ocean. INC-5 represents a critical opportunity to secure bold, binding global actions across the entire lifecycle of plastic. Decisions made in Busan must safeguard nature, protect human health, and put our planet on the path to recovery. The time for bold leadership is now—our ocean, our health, and our future depend on it. 🔗 Learn More: - WWF's paper outlining four essential outcomes for INC-5: https://lnkd.in/ePMJcBtF - IDDRI's blog post on the state of play for the Plastics Treaty: https://lnkd.in/dDMTh8F5 #PlasticTreaty #INC5 #EndPlasticPollution #OceanAction