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The coastal waters of Southeast Asia are home to one of the world’s most productive fisheries, which supports nearly 4 million people. But a growing human population and overfishing are threatening the region’s marine species, including the blue crab.  

When Jason Momoa was a boy, he dreamed of becoming a marine biologist.

While he eventually turned to acting, the star of Aquaman and Dune says he never lost his passion for the seas.

Singer and songwriter Ellie Goulding dived into the Red Sea during the United Nations Climate Conference (COP27) to witness first-hand the resilience of the coral reefs in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

Birds, fish, turtles, marine mammals and even seeds and larvae connect the islands of the Caribbean across the air and the sea.

The ocean is home to marine life and to our food. It supports our livelihoods, cultures and economies. Marine pollution damages these aspects of our lives, and infringes on the human rights attached to them. Ensure your rights regarding oceans are being promoted, protected and respected.

Hosted by the UNEP MGCY Marine Litter and Microplastic Working group, in collaboration with the GPML, our team dives into the topic of marine litter monitoring and the GPML Digital Platform.

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This video introduces the issue of marine litter and the role that the Global Partnership on Marine Litter (GPML) plays in helping solve the problem.  

Marine litter is waste created by humans which is discharged in coastal or marine environments. An average of 8 million tonnes of plastic enters the ocean each year, impacting economies, ecosystems and human health.

UN Environment Programme has created immersive digital experiences for its #WildforLife campaign. These four ecosystem-based “journeys” show the magic of interconnected natural systems and inspire people to take action to protect these distinct ecosystems.

On the 14th of July, UNEP and The Global Partnership on Marine Litter (GPML) hosted a High-Level Political Forum side-event on Engaging Industry through the Global Partnership on Marine Litter to deliver SDG14. The online event highlighted the need for accelerated and concerted action and demonstrated examples of industry engagement through transformative pathways. 11 speakers from various sectors took part in the event, which was watched by 164 people. You can watch it below;

Did you know that coral reefs provide a home that supports more than a quarter of all marine life? Corals are much more than just beautiful to watch. They provide important ecosystem services to people and planet. Yet they are under threat of near extinction if we don’t act now. For 2020's #WorldWildLifeDay, the United Nations Environment Programme created special materials to call attention to the role corals play for climate action.

Mangroves are an amazing #ClimateAction Super Solution, they are effective carbon sinks, storing four times more CO2 than rainforests. And when it comes to storm protection and sea level rise, mangroves are 1000 times cheaper per kilometre than building sea walls. Check out the video!

A seascape Genomics approach to improving Coral reefs Conservation Strategies against bleaching.

A new type of insurance to protect coral reefs has been announced at the 2018 World Ocean Summit in Mexico. Swiss Re is proud to have supported the design of this new product which will not only help the conservation and swift restoration of the reef, if damaged by a major hurricane, but it will also support the economic resilience of the region and offers an opportunity to create a scalable new market for the insurance industry itself.

Managing Mangroves for Climate Change Regulation and other ecosystem services in Kenya.

This grants programme is a joint initiative of the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) and UN Environment, to catalyze implementation of the ICRI Plan of Action 2016-2018 and the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) resolution 2/12 on sustainable coral reefs management.

Coral reefs are fast disappearing due to human activities that cause climate change, pollution from land or direct damage to reefs.

Joyce Msuya, Acting Executive Director of UN Environment is presenting the highlights of day 4 at the UN Environment Assembly.

After her break-up with toxic plastic Sandra is celebrating Christmas with her family. But new relationships come with new challenges.

Emmanuel Macron, President of France and Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, are recognized in the Policy Leadership category for their pioneering work in championing the International Solar Alliance and promoting new areas of levels of cooperation on environmental action, including Macron’s work on the Global Pact for the Environment and Modi’s unprecedented pledge to eliminate all single-use plastic in India by 2022.