Ocean Science aims to effect a wave of change
The Pacific kicked off the global consultations for the UN Decade of Ocean Science 2021-2030 last week in New Caledonia.
Labeled the zero SDG, the UN Decade of Ocean Science aims to develop science around oceans and inform national, regional and international policy.
USP’s Head of Marine Studies, Dr. Stuart Kininmonth says the ideal outcome is to collectively effect change given the deterioration of our seas. (Listen here)
Dr. Kininmonth says if scientists can get organized, we can expect a better response to the pressing issues facing our oceans.
USP’s Head of Oceania Centre for Arts, Culture and Pacific Studies Cresantia Koya Vakauta whilst presenting at the consultations highlighted the importance of the ocean for Pacific communities and its inextricable link to culture and tradition.
The first of nine global consultations was held last week in Noumea, New Caledonia to inform the UN Decade of Ocean Science.
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