In line with resolution ESCAP/RES/79/2 to accelerate ocean-based action to combat climate change including through capacity building, innovation, technology development and transfer and requested ESCAP to convene a dialogue on ocean-based climate action (OBCA) prior to the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference.
The Regional Dialogue on Ocean-Based Climate Action will take place on 19 September 2024 in a hybrid modality. This event will be co-hosted by Government of Indonesia, Government of Fiji, Government of Maldives, and Government of France with support of UNESCAP, UNEP, and UNDP. The program will offer a plenary opening, including a keynote speaker who will discuss the main challenges and opportunities for the protection and sustainable development of the ocean in Asia-Pacific. This will be followed by a selection of thematic interactive dialogues, which will focus on:
Interactive Dialogue A: Protecting and enhancing blue carbon ecosystems
Interactive Dialogue B: Decarbonizing shipping and marine connectivity
Interactive Dialogue C: Accelerating the deployment of ocean-based renewable energy
Interactive Dialogue D: Enhancing ocean-climate resilience
Host(s):
Government of Indonesia
Government of Fiji
Government of Maldives
Government of France
United Nations Economics and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
United Nations Environment Programme, Asia and the Pacific Office (UNEP)
United Nations Development Programme, Bangkok Regional Hub (UNDP)
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