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Tackling marine pollution: Individual action, key to ocean restoration

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Tackling marine pollution: Individual action, key to ocean restoration

On Monday, thousands of people gathered at Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal, for the first day of the long-awaited UN Ocean Conference. Riding on the global momentum generated by the…

27 June 2022 · 4 min read

Inclusive cities critical to post-pandemic recovery: Guterres

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Inclusive cities critical to post-pandemic recovery: Guterres

A UN conference on transforming the world's urban areas is underway in Poland this week, which will include a dialogue on urban crisis recovery and reconstruction, centered on neighbouring Ukraine.

27 June 2022 · 5 min read

Exploring the largest ocean reef restoration project in the Americas: ‘One Million Corals for Colombia’

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Exploring the largest ocean reef restoration project in the Americas: ‘One Million Corals for Colombia’

The marine treasures of Colombia are often overlooked, as the country is known more for its mountains and the colourful towns that dot its coffee region. But just below the…

27 June 2022 · 18 min read

Seafarers' Day honours maritime journeys and voyages

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Seafarers’ Day honours maritime journeys and voyages

The United Nations has underlined its support for the men and women working at sea, whose immeasurable contributions help to keep global trade moving.

25 June 2022 · 2 min read

Safe in the sun? UN launches new app to help beat skin cancer

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Safe in the sun? UN launches new app to help beat skin cancer

Scientific evidence shows that overexposure to UV radiation is the major cause of skin cancer. To help people protect themselves launched an innovative new App to determine the safe amount…

21 June 2022 · 4 min read

Ocean literacy and unlocking a revolution in ocean science solutions

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Ocean literacy and unlocking a revolution in ocean science solutions

The ocean holds the keys to an equitable and sustainable development path for all. This is the premise behind the UN Ocean Decade and it will be in the spotlight…

21 June 2022 · 8 min read

Hate speech ‘dehumanizes individuals and communities’: Guterres

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Hate speech ‘dehumanizes individuals and communities’: Guterres

UNESCO says that hate speech is on the rise worldwide. Hate speech incites violence, undermines diversity and social cohesion and “threatens the common values and principles that bind us together,”…

19 June 2022 · 4 min read

Maritime students send special SOS to upcoming UN Ocean Conference

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Maritime students send special SOS: SAVE OUR OCEANS

More than 200 students from half a dozen different countries – lining up to spell out a clear message to the world: SAVE OUR OCEANS.

12 June 2022 · 4 min read

Zero waste: The Portuguese business turning leftover fish into dog treats

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Zero waste: The Portuguese business turning leftover fish into dog treats

Zero waste: There’s no doubt that food loss and waste, has been undermining the sustainability of our food systems.

8 June 2022 · 5 min read

Rescue us from our environmental ‘mess’, UN chief urges Stockholm summit

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Rescue us from our environmental ‘mess’, UN chief urges Stockholm summit

Global wellbeing is at risk – and it’s in large part because we haven’t kept our promises on the environment – UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday.

3 June 2022 · 4 min read