Musician Cody Simpson to be named ‘Ocean Advocate’ for UN development agency
To mark World Oceans Day, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will name Australian musician Cody Simpson as its first-ever Ocean Advocate to help raise awareness of the crucial role the ocean plays in the health of the planet and people.
Indigenous and environmental rights under attack in Brazil, UN rights experts warn
Human rights experts from the United Nations and an inter-American organization have denounced attacks on indigenous and environmental rights in Brazil, expressing concern over a Congressional report that accuses the UN of being “a confederation of non-governmental organizations influencing Brazilian policy.”
Working together, ‘we can ensure that our oceans remain healthy as our blue home’ – UN chief
The future of the planet’s oceans is burdened by threats such as climate change, pollution and destructive fishing practices – and the lack of capacities to address these threats – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has said, calling for joint global action to ensure “that our oceans are peaceful, safe and bountiful, and remain healthy as our blue home.”
Press Briefing Small Island leaders: Oceans and Climate Change, the Way Forward (Media Advisory)
UN Headquarters, New York, 9 June 2017
Celina Jade (USA/Hong Kong) – The Ocean Conference (5-9 June 2017)
Celina Jade (USA/Hong Kong) - The Ocean Conference (5-9 June 2017)
FEATURE: Relationship with ocean vital part of Trinidad and Tobago culture
Oceans comprise roughly three-quarters of the Earth’s surface and play an essential role in human well-being, producing half the oxygen necessary for life on the planet. They also serve as the backdrop for another important component of a well-rounded life: recreation.
Falling aid for education putting global goals at risk, warns UN agency
Against the backdrop of aid allocations to education falling for the sixth year in a row, the United Nations agency mandated with promoting education globally has called on the donor community to focus more attention on the vital sector, especially in countries where needs are the greatest.
At Ocean Conference, UN agencies commit to cutting harmful fishing subsidies
As the international community focuses this week on preserving the health of global oceans and seas, the United Nations agencies on agriculture, environment and trade are committing to the sustainable trade of fisheries.
SDG Advocates participate in inspiring high-level panel at European Development Days, call for empathy
On June 7 at the European Development Days in Brussels, [...]
New programme launched to train ocean professionals by UN-Nippon Foundation partnership (Media Advisory)
UN Headquarters, New York, 7 June 2017