UN calls for commitments to safeguard the world¡¯s oceans ahead of first major conference
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UN kicks off preparations for upcoming summit on oceans, launches voluntary commitment website
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UN report finds marine debris is harming more than 800 species, costing countries millions
Marine debris is negatively affecting more than 800 animal species and causing serious losses to many countries¡¯ economies, according to a United Nations report launched today.
At UN conference, countries adopt Cancun Declaration, ramping up efforts to protect world¡¯s biodiversity
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UN honours activists from India, Mexico and Russia for work on biodiversity protection
The United Nations today paid tribute to three activists who were awarded a top prize for biodiversity protection.
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UNESCO hails creation of world¡¯s largest marine protected area
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On first International Day, UNESCO calls for protection of mangrove ecosystems
Mangroves are rare and vital ecosystems that help to protect coastlines but their survival is being jeopardized, said UNESCO, calling for mangroves' protection.
UN agency urges implementation of accord to tackle illegal fishing
An international agreement aimed at tackling illegal fishing ¡°marks the dawn of a new era,¡± but rapid action is needed to ensure that its implementation is effective, the head of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has said.
As global per-capita fish consumption hits all-time high, UN warns on overharvesting
A new report from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) shows that while growth in aquaculture has helped drive global per capita fish consumption above 20 kilograms a year for the first time, almost a third of commercial fish stocks are now overharvested at biologically unsustainable levels.
UN deputy chief highlights benefits from and challenges confronting oceans
Addressing a gathering on laws affecting the world¡¯s oceans, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson today underscored that healthy oceans are critical to maintaining life on the planet, while also noting their connection to broader sustainable development aims.
Ban Ki-moon reunites with Hokule¡¯a crew for World Oceans Day
Warning that we are dangerously close to breaking the limit of how we should use oceans, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met with a Polynesian voyaging canoe crew using traditional methods to circumvent the world.
World Oceans Day in photos
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon asked that we recommit to using the oceans' gifts "peacefully, equitably and sustainably."