World Oceans Day

   Guests: UNESCO Ocean Initiative & UN Global Compact Report Launch. Speakers: Joanna Post, UNESCO-IOC Head of Ocean Observation and Services Mathieu Belbeoch, OceanOPS Manager Suzanne Johnson, Senior Advisor, Ocean, UN Global Compact Ayla Bajwa, Senior Vice President, Sustainability, DP World Moderated by Martina Donlon, Spokesperson for the UN Ocean Conference, UN Department of Global Communications UNESCO Ocean Initiative: The UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), through the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) and OceanOPS, are launching the "10,000 Ships for the Ocean" initiative to transform the role of the global shipping fleet in ocean science. UN Global Compact Report Launch: The Ocean Investment Protocol is a framework for financial institutions, (re)insurers, ocean industries, governments and development finance institutions to lead the growth of the Sustainable Ocean Economy to achieve ...

June 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Ross Edgley’s Great Icelandic Swim – For Ocean Conservation . This June, ultra-endurance athlete Ross Edgley will attempt to become the first person in history to swim the entire coastline of Iceland, over 1,000 miles through sub-zero waters, volcanic currents, and fierce arctic storms. But this isn’t just a world record attempt, it’s a call to action for the ocean. The Great Icelandic Swim is the centerpiece of a collaboration, in partnership with a powerful coalition of researchers, explorers, and creatives. The project combines adventure, science, and storytelling to inspire a global audience to care for our ocean and take action against microplastic pollution. Future Oceans International is proud to [… ]