We cannot live without the blue in our planet. 🌏 Discover why we need the ocean and how life below water affects our lives today. 🌊 via @WEF | Friends of Ocean Action

COBSEA participated in the UN Environment Programme Asia Pacific Retreat 2024 in #Bangkok, under the theme of “UNEP Asia and the Pacific: Deliver as One”, emphasizing the importance of inter-divisional collaboration and communications !! 🤝 UN Environment Programme COBSEA Secretariat #Asia #Pacific #collaboration #communication

This capacity-building workshop, co-organized by ADB, gives an overview of the financing landscape for #plastic #circularity projects, including #policy initiatives, success stories & collaborating with partners. events.development.asia/learning-event… ADB Environment UN Environment Programme Asia Pacific COBSEA Secretariat

COBSEA & Global Environment Facility (GEF) SCS-SAP Project were represented in Phase 2 "Scaling Global #MPAs Capacity to Reach #30x30 Initiative: A Systems Approach to Action", organized by Blue Nature Alliance and the Global Network of MPA Networks.🪸🌊 UN Environment Programme UN Environment Programme Asia Pacific COBSEA Secretariat #SDG14 #gbf #marine

Excellent panel on Healthy Oceans during 8th IUCN Asia Regional Conservation Forum in Bangkok! COBSEA highlighted regional efforts on Marine Litter and Plastics!! UN Environment Programme IUCN COBSEA Secretariat #rcf2024asia IUCN Ocean Team IUCN Asia IUCN Plastics #PlasticsTreaty #EPPIC_Plastics Alliance To End Plastic Waste Global Partnership on Marine Litter #conservation

[PRESS RELEASE] The closing of the #RCF2024Asia marks the official start of a year-long preparatory journey toward the IUCN World Conservation Congress to be held in October 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. More in our latest PR. iucn.org/news/202409/as…

250 scientists have been discussing an advanced draft of #GEO7 this week in Nairobi, part of a highly-anticipated series for policymakers with peer-reviewed data & evidence-based analysis on everything from pollution to climate change. New Q&A: unep.org/news-and-stori…

A vicious cycle of climate change, wildfires & air pollution has negative impacts on health, ecosystems, agriculture. UNDRR on unified approaches to reduce transboundary risks & what’s needed for #CleanAirNow: ow.ly/A4PX50ThrBk #WorldCleanAirDay

#DidYouKnow #wetlands capture CO₂ from the atmosphere? They store more #carbon than any other ecosystem on Earth. #ClimateActionNow via IUCN | Convention on Wetlands

What's the lifespan of a single-use takeaway food container? Take a look, from start to finish, and understand its impact on the environment. #BeatPlasticPollution now: unep.org/beatpollution/…

Tomorrow is the day! Join us to learn how Southeast Asia can combat plastic pollution and create a sustainable future. 🕒 Webinar: Global Plastics Treaty and Implications for Southeast Asia 📅 Date: September 12, 2024/2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (SGT) 🔗 Register: seads.adb.org/events/global-…

The ocean is hotter than ever – marine heatwaves have doubled in frequency, & have become longer-lasting, more intense & extensive since the 1980s, according to the IPCC. Urgent #ClimateAction is needed to #SaveOurOcean & ensure a better future. unep.org/news-and-stori…

Kudos to Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs for organizing an interesting side event on BBNJ, on margins of the 62nd annual AALCO session! Hopefully, 60+ ratifications soon!! UN Environment Programme COBSEA Secretariat กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ | MFA of Thailand UN Biodiversity High Seas Alliance AALCO Greenpeace Thailand Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea

Dept. of Treaties & Legal Affairs hosted discussion “Beyond the Adoption : Practical Ways towards the Implementation of the Agreement under BBNJ Agreement” during 62nd Annual Session of #AALCO to discuss ways towards ratification & implementation of Agreement under UN Convention

COBSEA setting the scene during the webinar “Global Plastics Treaty and Implications for Southeast Asia” organized by the Asian Development Bank in lead up INC-5!🌏 UN Environment Programme UN Environment Programme Asia Pacific COBSEA Secretariat Asian Development Bank ADB SEADS ACGF - ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility ADB Environment #UNEA @INC #INC5 #PlasticsTreaty

“Now is the time for us all to deliver,” Inger Andersen told the Committee of Permanent Representatives to UNEP, pointing to a critical period of environmental diplomacy with events like the United Nations Summit of the Future, #COP16, #COP29, and #INC5 for a #PlasticsTreaty:

What did the Moken people see in 2004 that the world missed? Guided by ancient knowledge, they saved countless lives from a deadly tsunami. Now, their wisdom is helping shape sustainable policies. Discover how local insights can solve global challenges: unes.co/jhdilm

Great start to Regional Training on Marine Litter Monitoring: Advancing Data Analysis, 15-17 October 2024, Bangkok!! Strong support from CSIRO in building capacity for COBSEA countries! UN Environment Programme COBSEA Secretariat CSIRO Alliance To End Plastic Waste GIZ Thailand Global Partnership on Marine Litter Beyond Plastics

🗓️ Mark 19 Sep 2024: #AsiaPacific Day for the #Ocean! Let’s: 🌿 Protect blue carbon ecosystems 🚢 Decarbonize shipping & maritime ⚡ Boost ocean #renewables 🌏 Enhance #climateresilience 🔗 buff.ly/4d1huET Government of Maldives Fiji Government UN Environment Programme COBSEA Secretariat UN Development

5th edition of "SEA of Solutions 2024" brings together over 700 registered participants, in-person and online!! Building momentum "Delivering actions to end plastic pollution" bit.ly/3Tv4L6g UN Environment Programme COBSEA Secretariat UN Environment Programme Asia Pacific Sea Circular Alliance To End Plastic Waste #SEAofSolutions