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Adaptation to 1.5ºC of Global Warming in Ocean and Coasts: Urgent Action
European Maritime Day, 16 of May, Stakeholder Workshop W02- Climate Action, 11:45-13:15, Lisbon Conference Center
FOA and the European Investment Bank at #COP24
Future Ocean Alliance participate in the European Investment Bank event “No Green Without Blue – How to scale up finance for #OurOceans?” at the UNFCCC #COP24, on 8 December, 13.15-14.45, Benelux-EIB Pavilion https://twitter.com/EIB/status/1071313151583576065 Isabel Tores de Noronha was a live with the European Investment Bank VP Jonathan Taylor at #COP24 - Video According to OECD projections, by 2030, the ‘Blue Economy’ — defined as all economic sectors which have a direct or indirect link to the ocean — could outperform the growth of the global economy as a whole, both in terms of value added and employment. In the coming decade, marine energy, marine biotechnology, coastal tourism, transport and food production sectors could offer unprecedented development and investment opportunities. However, there is increasing evidence that losses in the ocean’s natural capital resulting from unsustainable economic activity is eroding the resource base on which such growth depends. As such, there is a growing recognition that following a “business as usual” trajectory, that neglects the impacts on marine ecosystems, entails great risk, not only to business, but also to our planet and our future wellbeing. By contrast, investment decisions that incorporate sustainability elements to ensure environmentally, economically and socially sustainable outcomes will help to secure the long-term health and integrity of our ocean, and the shared social, ecological and economic functions that are dependent upon it. Financial markets and institutions can therefore play a pivotal role in driving the ocean sustainability agenda. The international community has recently reaffirmed its strong commitment to conserve and sustainably use the ocean and its resources and to reduce the adverse impacts of land-based activities. The G7, the G20, other countries and markets acknowledge that scaling up finance and ensuring the sustainability of such investments are fundamental to achieving sustainable development and climate goals. Investment capital, both public and private, is therefore fundamental to unlocking a sustainable approach to the development of the Blue Economy. Lead organisation: European Investment Bank Contact person: Bruno Hoyer, b.hoyer@eib.org, +352621886056 |
FOA at the Oceans Action Day - COP24
Isabel Torres de Noronha, President of FOA, will report the results of the event “Under Pressure: Adapting to Climate Change in Ocean and Coastal Zones under 1.5ºC of Global Warming” at the High Level Closing and Looking Ahead, Summary Event during the Ocean Action Day at COP24. The Oceans Action Day at COP 24 will be held in Katowice, Poland, at the International Congress Centre on Saturday, December 8 from 10:00–20:00, and is made up of five segments:
Programme: Ocean Action Day at COP24 |
Future Ocean Alliance at the UNFCCC COP 24, Katowice, Poland
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Under Pressure: Adapting to Climate Change in Ocean and Coastal Zones under 1.5ºC of Global Warming
 | Venue: 17:40-19:10, Wednesday, December 5th 2018, Brazil Pavilion, COP24 of UNFCCC, Katowice, Poland
Co-Chairs and Organizers: Ms. Isabel Torres de Noronha, Future Ocean Alliance, President Mr. Carlos Moniz, National Focal Point to UNFCCC, Republic of Cabo Verde |
| Attachments:
Flyer-5Dec2018_Vers02Dec.pdf
Under Pressure: Adapting to Climate Change in Ocean and Coastal Zones under 1.5ºC of Global Warming Marrakesh Partnership for Global Climate Action
 | Join Future Ocean Alliance at COP24 of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Global Climate Action by the UNFCCC Marrakesh Partnership Recalling that ocean and coastal zones play a crucial role to achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs) towards the UN 2030 Agenda, the UNFCCC objectives, including the Paris Agreement global goal for enhancing adaptive capacity, strengthening resilience and reducing vulnerability to climate change, which is key to coastal States, and particularly important to SIDS and LDCs, this MPGCA event is co-organized with the support of the Republic of Cape Verde. |
International Seminar: 28 of March 2018, Lisbon
Venue: Academy of Sciences, R. Academia das Ciências, 19, 1249 Lisboa, Portugal Co-Coordinators: The Future Ocean Alliance and the Marrakesh Partnership with the support of the Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia-Portugal
Please extend our invitation across your networks |
| Attachments:
AnnouncementAgenda27March2018_SentMarrakeshPortugal.pdf
Oceans Action Day
 Venue: 11 of November, Room 12, 15:00-16:30 Bonn Zone, COP23 of UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) in Bonn, Germany Co-Chairs: Ms. Isabel Torres Noronha (President Secretary, FOA) and Mr. Adérito Santana (UNFCCC National Focal Point of STP, SBSTA Rapporteur and LEG Member) |
Workshop agenda: Case studies of new mechanisms for improving ocean governance
Final Update: Workshop agenda and venue Venue: 16 de November 2014 Room M216 at the CCIB – Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona (Spain). Agenda: Please extend our invitation across your networks. This is a joint activity by partners and Friends of the Future Ocean Alliance (FOA).  We are looking forward to meet you in Barcelona! With our very best regards, Larry Hildebrand, Robin Mahon, Isabel Torres de Noronha, and Oran R. Young |
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