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Climate: OCEAN Objective
Description/achievement of initiative

Propose an effective framework and action plan for healthier oceans contributing to an unburden future for humanity.

Implementation methodologies

Multi-stakeholder co-construction and experience sharing (supported by dedicated platforms),Step-by-step / rapid prototyping approaches

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

At regional levels via cooperation forums

Coordination mechanisms/governance structure

- Quarterly progress reviews with all partners on the 18 proposals- Ongoing bottom-up empowerment actions,- Progress reports via regional and non-state summits (Oceania 22, MEDCoP, climate chance, Habitat III)

Partner(s)

This declaration has been signed in June 2015 by the following organisztions : • ACB - Réseau des bretons d'influence, ACIDD, ALMAE, ARF - Association des Régions de France, Armateurs de France, Association des EcoMaires, Association MerTerre, AUGEO Africa, Bio Thau, Bridgers One, Cerpac, Climates, Club France Développement Durable, Cluster Maritime Français, Collège des Directeurs du Développement Durable, Comité 21, Conect, Crédit Agricole SA, Cyclamed, Décider Ensemble, Durapole, Earth Guardians, Ecocean, Eco DDS, Ecologie Sans Frontière, ECOSYS Group, End Ecocide on Earth, Energies de la Mer, ESA, European Partners for the Environment, Expédition 7ème continent, Fédération des Industries Nautiques, Fondation 2019, Fondation Ensemble, Fondation GoodPlanet, Fondation Malpelo et Autres Ecosystèmes Marins, Fondation Nature et Découvertes, Fondation Watertrek, Forum China Europa, Forum de la Mer, France Libertés, France Nature Environnement, Forest Sterwardship Council, GICAN, GREEN, Green Cross France et Territoires, Green Cross International, Groupe SOS, Humanbe, Initiative for Africa, Institut de l'Economie Circulaire, Institut Michel Serres, IPAG Business School, JB Conseils en Énergies Renouvelables, Les Ateliers de la Terre, La Boudeuse, Métamorphose Outremers, Missions Publiques, Moana nui, Monde Volontaire au Développement, Oceania 21, Ocean Futures Society, Open agrifood Orléans, Orée, Pax Arctica, PlanetSolar, R20, Race For Water, Seafood Fusion, SeaOrbiter, SER, SICR, Sunaxon, Tecensys, The Bridge Tank, WWF, YB-FR… In addition, the following representatives have signed in person the declaration : • Mr Jean-Luc Aigoin, Mr Mehdi Alaoui Mdaghri, Pr Robert Bell, Mr Mounir Beltaifa, Mr Patrice Comte, Mrs Céline Cousteau, Mr Fabien Cousteau, Mrs Laurence Eymard, Mr Gregory B. Gallagher, Mr Anthony Lecren, Mrs Corinne Lepage, Mrs Houria Tazi Sadeq, Mr Gino Van Begin, Mrs Séverine Vasselin
Progress reports
Goal 14
14.3 - Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels
14.5 - By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information
14.a - Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries
12/2015
Cop21 Ocean Day
4/2016
Bourail declaration
5/2016
Ocean- climate task force progress report
6/2015
Ocean - Climate Objective : declaration
In-kind contribution
250 experts - 1 to 10 days a year
Staff / Technical expertise
4 Green Cross executives + relays globally

Basic information
Time-frame: 6/2015 - December 2016
Website
Partners
This declaration has been signed in June 2015 by the following organisztions : • ACB - Réseau des bretons d'influence, ACIDD, ALMAE, ARF - Association des Régions de France, Armateurs de France, Association des EcoMaires, Association MerTerre, AUGEO Africa, Bio Thau, Bridgers One, Cerpac, Climates, Club France Développement Durable, Cluster Maritime Français, Collège des Directeurs du Développement Durable, Comité 21, Conect, Crédit Agricole SA, Cyclamed, Décider Ensemble, Durapole, Earth Guardians, Ecocean, Eco DDS, Ecologie Sans Frontière, ECOSYS Group, End Ecocide on Earth, Energies de la Mer, ESA, European Partners for the Environment, Expédition 7ème continent, Fédération des Industries Nautiques, Fondation 2019, Fondation Ensemble, Fondation GoodPlanet, Fondation Malpelo et Autres Ecosystèmes Marins, Fondation Nature et Découvertes, Fondation Watertrek, Forum China Europa, Forum de la Mer, France Libertés, France Nature Environnement, Forest Sterwardship Council, GICAN, GREEN, Green Cross France et Territoires, Green Cross International, Groupe SOS, Humanbe, Initiative for Africa, Institut de l'Economie Circulaire, Institut Michel Serres, IPAG Business School, JB Conseils en Énergies Renouvelables, Les Ateliers de la Terre, La Boudeuse, Métamorphose Outremers, Missions Publiques, Moana nui, Monde Volontaire au Développement, Oceania 21, Ocean Futures Society, Open agrifood Orléans, Orée, Pax Arctica, PlanetSolar, R20, Race For Water, Seafood Fusion, SeaOrbiter, SER, SICR, Sunaxon, Tecensys, The Bridge Tank, WWF, YB-FR… In addition, the following representatives have signed in person the declaration : • Mr Jean-Luc Aigoin, Mr Mehdi Alaoui Mdaghri, Pr Robert Bell, Mr Mounir Beltaifa, Mr Patrice Comte, Mrs Céline Cousteau, Mr Fabien Cousteau, Mrs Laurence Eymard, Mr Gregory B. Gallagher, Mr Anthony Lecren, Mrs Corinne Lepage, Mrs Houria Tazi Sadeq, Mr Gino Van Begin, Mrs Séverine Vasselin
Countries
Contact information
Nicolas Imbert, Executive Director, imbert@gcft.fr
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