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| | What is Rio+20 ? | | |  Rio+20 Conference brought together world leaders, along with thousands of participants from governments, the private sector, NGOs and other groups to shape how we can reduce poverty, advance social equity and ensure environmental protection. It was hosted by the Government of Brazil and run from 20-22 June 2012 complemented by a range of events before, during and after.
The Conference focused on two themes: (a) a green economy in the context of sustainable development poverty eradication; and (b) the institutional framework for sustainable development.
See More... | | Photo title: Official logo of the Rio+20 Conference | | | | Oceans at Rio+20 | | | Issues related to oceans and oceans sustainability figured high on the Rio+20 agenda - it was chosen as one of the seven main issues to be discussed in depth. In the Rio+20 Conference Outcome Document The Future We Want, there is a dedicated section on oceans and seas, and small island developing States (SIDS), which stressed the critical role the oceans play in all three pillars of sustainable development, and commit[ed] to protect, and restore, the health, productivity and resilience of oceans and marine ecosystems, and to maintain their biodiversity, enabling their conservation and sustainable use for present and future generations.
For ocean related events, hosted by UNESCO-IOC, see Events below.
The world's oceans - their temperature, chemistry, currents and life - drive global systems that make the Earth habitable for humankind. Our rainwater, drinking water, weather, climate, coastlines, much of our food, and even the oxygen in the air we breathe, are all ultimately provided and regulated by the sea. Throughout history, oceans and seas have been vital conduits for trade and transportation. Careful management of this essential global resource is a key feature of a sustainable future.
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| Newsletter March 2012
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| Dear UN Atlas Member,
In the lead up to Rio+20 to be held in June in Brazil, oceans will be one of the topics of focus. We will highlight related items as the conference nears.
Today, March 8, is International Women's Day - this year's theme is Empower Rural Women - End Hunger and Poverty. Let's be reminded of the important role women play in relation to the world's oceans and see what some have achieved: women oceanographers; women working for oceans; women in fisheries -- let us know about remarkable women working in ocean and coastal areas and contributing to poverty and hunger reduction, write to UN-Atlas-Oceans-Project@fao.org.
This month's newsletter contains the usual variety of ocean stories featuring techniques for scientific research ranging from traditional Mother of Pearl and fossils to the sophistication of advanced satellites. You will find information on these important matters and many others in this month's issue.
Contribute to and participate in the growing Atlas community by becoming an active Member of the UN Atlas today!
If this newsletter may interest someone you know, please forward it.
Thank you,
The UN Atlas of the Oceans Editors
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Comments? Please write to UN-Atlas-Oceans-Project@fao.org | |
Read more at http://www.oceansatlas.o ... 2012.html.
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