IISD - To follow-up on outcomes from its Ocean Conference, held in 2017, the UN launched nine thematic multi-stakeholder “Communities of Ocean Action”, including one on fisheries.
14 Apr 2020 - Portugal and Kenya declare full commitment to co-hosting conference at a later date to be determined and support ambitious action to 'Save our ocean'.
3 Apr 2020 - A global online conference, the Virtual Ocean Dialogues - connecting communities for ocean action, has been announced to take place on 1-5 June 2020.
20 Mar 2020 - In light of the COVID19 pandemic, co-hosts Portugal and Kenya are jointly consulting with the United Nations on the postponement of the 2020 UN Ocean Conference.
9 Mar 2020 - António Guterres, UN Secretary-General - Our oceans are under assult. We need science-based, innovative solutions to save our ocean and the future of our plant.
05 Mar 2020 - 8 collaborative, multi-stakeholder dialogues will focus on recommendations to support the implementation of SDG 14. Deadline: Mon, 16 March 2020.
13 Feb 2020 - IISD SDG Knowledge Hub - Participants discussed themes for the 2020 UN Ocean Conference’s eight interactive dialogues and began discussions on the Conference’s political declaration,