OCEANS DAY AT DURBAN

December 3, 2011, Rio Conventions Pavilion, Climate Change Response Expo

At the 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP 17)

Oceans Day at Durban Agenda

Oceans Day At Durban - Corrections to the Agenda

Oceans Day at Durban Summary from the Earth Negotiations Bulletin

Oceans Day at Durban Co-Chairs' Statement

Oceans Day at Durban Registration Form 

Ensuring Survival: Oceans, Climate, and Security - Side Event at the Durban Climate Change Talks, December 1, 2011, 1:45 to 2:45 PM, Lebuvu River Room, International Convention Center

Power Point Presentations

Session 1--Welcome and Opening Session 

Dr. Biliana Cicin-Sain, Global Ocean Forum - Why Oceans Day at Durban? Building a Comprehensive Program on Oceans and Climate 

Dr. Dosoo Jang, KORDI - Special Presentation: YEOSU Declaration

Session 2--Climate Change and African Fisheries--Ensuring Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods

Dr. Daniel Jamu, WorldFish Centre, Malawi - Experiences from the Fishing and Fish Farming Communities 
 

Ms. Cassandra De Young, The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) - Fisheries and Aquaculture in the African LDC NAPA - What Have the Countries Identified?

Mr. Sloans Chimatiro, The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) - The NEPAD FAO Fisheries Programme - A Roadmap for a Changing Climate

Session 3--Urgent Action Needed on Climate Change--Ecological, Social and Economic Rationale--Evidence from the Large Marine Ecosystems (LMEs)

Dr. Hashali Hamukuaya, Executive Secretary, Benguela Current Commission, Chair, African Large Marine Ecosystem (LME) Caucus - Overview of Climate Issues in the Large Marine Ecosystems Around the World

Session 4--Progress on Major Oceans and Climate Issues

Dr. Carol Turley, Senior Scientist, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, UK - Ocean Acidification - The Other CO2 Problem 

Mr. Jo Espinoza-Ferrey, Director, Marine Environment Division, International Maritime Organization (IMO) - Curbing Air Pollution from Ships, Geo-engineering Issues

Dr. Brian Murray, Director for Economic Analysis, Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Duke University - Linking the Science and Economics of Blue Carbon

Mr. Philippe Vallette, General Manager, Nausicaa, and Co-President,World Ocean Network (WON) - Public Education and Outreach

Mrs. Paola Agostini and Mr. Luca Perez, European Commission - Understanding Oceans and Climate interactions: Perspective from European Research

Session 5--Oceans and Climate Issues in Small Island Developing States

Mr. Crispin d'Auvergne, Chief Sustainable Development and Environment Officer, St. Lucia - SIDS, Oceans, & Climate Change

Session 6--Financing, Capacity Building and Public Education for Adaptation

Ms. Janot-Reine Mendler de Suarez, Co-Chair, Global Ocean Forum Working Group on Oceans and Climate - Strategic Climate Financing for Adaptation on the Frontlines: Differential Impacts, Vulnerabilities and Opportunities for Coastal and Island Countries

Dr. Razeena Omar, Chief Director, Integrated Coastal Management, Department of Environmental Affairs, South Africa - Joint Programme of Action for African Coastal Nations: Exploring the Potential and Gaining Consensus on Adaptation

Dr. Anthony Ribbink, Director, Sustainable Seas Trust, and Chair, Steering Committee, South East African Climate Consortium - SEA Pledge--Encouraging Ocean and Coastal Stewardship Among All Stakeholders

Dr. Koko Warner, Executive Director, Munich Climate Insurance Initiative - Managing Risks in the World's Coasts: Perspectives from the Insurance Industry 

Session 7--Closing Session: Mobilizing for Action on Oceans and Climate

Dr. Gustavo Fonseca, Head, Natural Resources, Global Environment Facility (GEF) - Special Address