The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan (11 – 22 November).
One of our partners MarViva is actively committed to amplifying the ocean’s crucial role in climate action and emphasizing the conservation of high seas biodiversity.
In the virtual stand MarViva presents relevant information about the Thermal Dome with a selection of captivating videos and text resources. To access you must register at https://cop29oceanpavilion.vfairs.com and enter Exhibits.
It is also possible to interact with the team by using the chat.
Highlights of the Pavilion Agenda
November 6: “From EEZs to the High Seas: Leveraging the ocean-climate-biodiversity nexus in accelerating the implementation of ocean-climate action” with Ambassador Peter Thomson, UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean
November 11: “High-level Opening Event: Managing and conserving our ocean together through transformative ocean-climate-biodiversity solutions” with Katherine Arroyo Arce, Executive Director of the MarViva Foundation
November 21: “High-Level Closing Event: Taking the Leap into Marine Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction: Navigating the BBNJ Agreement together in the context of climate change” with Professor David Freestone, Executive Secretary of the Sargasso Sea Commission
Events organized by Global Ocean Forum and Plymouth Marine Laboratory
This free online platform seeks to democratize the ocean at COPs and promote unity and inclusiveness, while increasing awareness, engagement and action for the ocean-climate nexus at key events during the United Nations Climate Conferences.
