The "Iluminar el Mar" project is pioneering the use of Bycatch Reduction Technologies (BRTs) in Ecuador's small-scale fisheries to protect endangered marine species. It focuses on testing the effectiveness of LED lights and electromagnetic devices…
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MAVUNOLAB unlocked Zanzibar’s seaweed industry by introducing low-cost solar dryers, enhancing the livelihoods of 60 women farmers in Bweleo and Pongwe. The project provided efficient processing facilities that reduced spoilage and improved dried…
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5 November 2024, 9:00 - 10:30 AM +07
Join OCTO and IUCN on November 5th at 8:00 AM (Bangkok time) for a webinar exploring the carbon storage potential and restoration of seagrass ecosystems in Southeast Asia. This webinar is hosted on behalf of the SEA Success project. Register now!
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These ocean innovators remind us that protecting marine biodiversity requires a harmonious blend of science, community wisdom, and sustainable practice. When we support and invest in these innovative approaches, we can ensure that the ocean's…
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21 October - 1 November 2024, All day
The Conference encompasses the Sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 16), the Eleventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena…
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Maluku, Indonesia – October 15, 2024 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ) in Indonesia, and the International Pole and Line Foundation (IPNLF) - Yayasan IPNLF inaugurated…
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“Our innovators change lives, working on gender, youth and livelihood issues as well as the technological innovations which other programmes might have as their sole focus” says OIC Manager Mary Matthews.
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The UNDP Ocean Innovation Challenge (OIC) continues to gain recognition as a driving force in ocean conservation and sustainable development. By supporting groundbreaking solutions with the potential for global impact, the OIC is accelerating…
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The video, Co-creating a sustainable future for our shared waters with innovations, premiered in Punta del Este at the Global Environment Facility 10th International Waters Conference in Punta del Este, Uruguay.
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23 - 26 September 2024, All day
The 10th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference (IWC10) will be held on 23-26 September 2024 in Punta del Este, Uruguay. Pre-conference workshops will take place on 21-22 September 2024 in Montevideo.
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20 - 23 September 2024, All day
The Summit is a high-level event, bringing world leaders together to forge a new international consensus on how we deliver a better present and safeguard the future.
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The fishers of Pimentel Beach in Peru are the modern-day 'riders of the sea,' skillfully maneuvering handcrafted reed boats—a legacy of the ancient Moche and Chimú civilizations. With traditional reed boat fishing at risk due to modern methods and…
