There is an urgent need for tools in support of adapting to climate change impacts of a rapidly changing ocean. At the same time, some technical solutions and innovations being...

Sharing knowledge and building regional connections towards science-based NDC targets for seagrass and mangrove ecosystems. Featuring keynote remarks by Minister Joubert of the Seychelles, CEO Marie-May of SeyCCAT and Simon...

Governments increasingly recognize blue carbon as a vital nature-positive climate solution with proven benefits for communities, conservation, and climate resilience. As the 'blue carbon market' rapidly evolves, it is crucial...

This panel will discuss and debate how to accelerate the implementation of nature-based solutions (NbS), including green-gray infrastructure at scale-designing and building the next generation of resilient infrastructure to reduce...

On the occasion of the presentation of the informal summary report of the 2023 ocean and climate dialogue at the COP28 Opening Plenary, the co-facilitators, Mr. Julio Cordano and Mr....

The "Blue Carbon Policy Forum," aims to foster global collaboration and knowledge exchange on the critical issue of blue carbon science and policy. This event will bring together government representatives,...

This side event will feature several scientists and community members from Colombia, Senegal and other locations featured in the Blue Carbon film, who will highlight actions countries can take to...

The side event will be an opportunity to present updates on processes, institutions and functions on the SB6.4 work and initiate a discussion on the way ahead. Organiser: Secretariat of...

At this event, we will launch the Mangrove Breakthrough Financial Roadmap, offering actionable recommendations for scaling mangrove-positive business models and innovative financial instruments. A diverse panel composed of leaders from...

Organisers: The Pew Charitable Trusts Speakers: Dr. Beverly Wade, Government of Belize Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, CEO, GEF Jennifer Morris, CEO, TNC Aparna Shrivastava, Deputy Chief Climate Officer, US International Development...

Following the Ocean-Climate Dialogue and the GST, this event will showcase how UN-Oceans is building synergies at all levels for ocean-based mitigation and adaptation, and how collaboration for climate-smart ocean...

Ocean ecosystems & coastal communities are being impacted by climate change, but the ocean also offers adaptation & mitigation actions. We will show examples of adaptation, governance and finance framework...

This roundtable will discuss how to accelerate the implementation of nature-based solutions for coastal adaptation and resilience at scale, including financing, investment and policy pathways. The Lab will identify next...

Mangrove are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth, generating a wide range of environmental goods and services. Sustainable management of mangrove ecosystems may sustain the livelihoods of millions of...

This event will present the experiences of countries that have included coastal wetlands within their NDCs, and the policy, financing, and stakeholder outreach mechanisms being deployed for NDC development and...

This event will host a conversation bringing together the community leaders featured the new film with leaders from science, government, and the private sector to understand how global action must...

This side event aims to address how wetland conservation is critical for addressing climate change and building climate resilience in the Pacific. It will also explore how youth can further...

Organisers: Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Global Environment Facility (GEF), Green Climate Fund (GCF), Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), United Nations...

Organiser: Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Venue: SE Room 4, Blue Zone

This event will showcase innovative financial solutions that drive capital to locally managed, nature-based solutions like OECMs to achieve global goals on climate change and biodiversity. It will highlight one...

This event will provide a forum to discuss diverse government and practitioner experiences from around the globe in efforts to accelerate marine NbS projects. How a holistic management approach through...

Lessons learnt in implementing and updating countries’ commitments to the conservation and restoration of coastal mangrove, seagrass and saltmarsh ecosystems, within national and subnational action on climate supported by global...

Launch the 2023 progress in NAPs; highlight adaptation efforts of the developing countries showcased at the NAP Expos in 2023; and discuss key developments in support for adaptation. Organiser: Secretariat...

Aligning with COP28’s cross-cutting theme of finance, the panel discussion is intended to focus on the challenges and opportunities to accelerate financing for nature-based solutions, with perspectives from the Australian...

This high-level event will bring together governments, indigenous peoples and local communities, civil society, and private sector actors to take stock of implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework as...

The Commonwealth Secretariat, in collaboration with the Ocean Risk Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA) and the UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), is pleased to collaborate on this important side event at...

This ministerial brings together the major partnerships and initiatives behind the Mangrove Breakthrough - the global target to restore and protect 15 million hectares of mangroves and halt mangrove destruction...

This high-level event will cast a spotlight on the Ocean and put forth country commitments towards the 100% Sustainable Ocean Management goal, and showcase tangible actions supporting implementation of the...

The event will explore how key principles for the protection and restoration of crucial coastal habitats – from robust science to community engagement – can ensure marine nature-based solutions deliver...

This conversation will be an opportunity to provide a platform for dialogue on the importance of nature-based solutions, discussing the status of progress on mangroves conservation and emerging solutions including...

The International Partnership on MPAs, Biodiversity and Climate Change was an outcome from COP25 to provide leadership and international scientific collaboration to advance the role marine protected areas (MPAs) play...

This panel will discuss how to accelerate the implementation of nature-based solutions for coastal resilience at scale, including pathways for financing and increasing investment into these solutions. The discussion will...

As blue carbon ecosystems are critical component of nature-based solutions to mitigate and adapt to climate-change while addressing the triple planetary crisis, it requires to ensure that synergies are found...

It is widely recognised that the climate change and biodiversity loss crises are deeply interlinked and need to be addressed holistically. This event will critically examine the conditions under which...

This event will launch a new international online blue carbon foundations e-learning course, which will be available via the IPBC website. The aim is to provide policymakers and practitioners with...

This high-level Davos-style discussion, hosted by the Friends of Ocean and Climate group, will focus on mobilizing concrete ocean-based climate action and encouraging Parties to include and implement ocean-based climate...

With a view to promoting local blue carbon activities, this event will provide a platform for multi-stakeholders related to blue carbon such as local government, private sector, non-governmental organizations, civil...

Coastal ecosystems and local communities live in symbiosis, and the interaction between people and nature is essential when thinking about conservation, restoration, ecosystem management and building climate resilience. This session...