UN Launches Decade of Ocean Science to Support Sustainable Development

United nations has declared 2021-2030 the decade of ocean science for sustainable development. this declaration was part of the un’s 2030 agenda for sustainable development and was coordinated by the intergovernmental oceanographic commission of unesco. it was supported by a global network of partners, including governments, international organizations, research institutions, and civil society.

Decade of ocean science for sustainable development was declared in 2021 and will take place over the course of the next decade. it will be a global collaboration, with partners from all over the world working together to advance ocean science and technology to support sustainable development.

Decade of ocean science for sustainable development was created to address the impacts of climate change on the ocean, as well as the sustainable use of ocean resources such as fisheries and aquaculture. it will also focus on improving ocean governance, including the management of marine protected areas, and developing new technologies and tools to improve ocean monitoring and management. additionally, it will seek to build capacity to ensure that ocean science and technology are accessible to all, promote public awareness and engagement with the ocean, and strive to ensure that ocean science and technology are used to benefit all people. the decade will also provide an opportunity to develop new partnerships and collaborations to support ocean science and sustainable development.

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By Evey Lovelace

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