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World Oceans Day 2022
Covering more than 70% of the Earth's surface, oceans are essential to human lives and livelihoods. World Oceans Day, celebrated on 8 June, is the occasion to raise awareness of the benefits humankind derives from the ocean and our individual and collective duty to use its resources sustainably.
Celebrating the Ocean
Oceans Day was first declared on 8 June 1992, in Rio de Janeiro, at the Global Forum, a parallel event at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development. On 5 December 2008, the United Nations General Assembly designated 8 June as World Oceans Day through its resolution 63/111, at the initiative of Canada.
World Oceans Day, reminds everyone of the major role the oceans have in everyday life. The purpose of the Day is to inform the public of the impact of human actions on the ocean, develop a worldwide movement of citizens for the ocean, and mobilize and unite the world’s population on a project for the sustainable management of the world’s oceans.
“Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean” is the theme for World Oceans Day 2022, shedding light on the communities, ideas, and solutions that are working together to protect and revitalize the ocean and everything it sustains.
Action for the Ocean in International Geneva
Various Geneva-based organizations or secretariats work actively to protect and restore the oceans and promote a sustainable blue economy. Discover more about the vital role oceans play in our lives and the work that is being done in Geneva to preserve marine environments and foster a more sustainable blue economy.
UN Ocean Conference 2022
The 2022 UN Ocean Conference will be held from 27 June to 1 July 2022 in Lisbon. It will provide a critical opportunity to mobilize partnerships and increase investment in science-driven approaches to achieve SDG 14. Organizations in Geneva are actively supporting processes in the run-up to the conference.
Events
This year’s United Nations World Oceans Day will highlight the theme Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean. This is the first hybrid celebration of the annual event, hosted in-person at the UN Headquarters in New York and broadcast live.
High-Level Briefing on the 2022 UN Ocean Conference | Geneva Blue Talks
Portugal, Kenya, Geneva Environment Network | 31 May 2022, 15:00–16:00 | Online | Webex
Stop the Fish Meltdown
International Institute for Sustainable Development | 8 June 2022, 9:00 – 18:00 | Place des Nations
2022 United Nations World Oceans Day Event
United Nations | 8 June 2022, 16:00-19:30 CEST | Hybrid Headquarters in New York | Online
Projection de "WATSON" + Q&A
Cinelux & Sea Shepherd | 8 June 2022, 20:30 – 22:10 CEST | Cinelux Boulevard de Saint-Georges 8
Latest News & Resources
- UN World Oceans Day – Official Website
- World Oceans Day – 8 June | UN
- World Oceans Day 2021 | GEN
- The Second World Ocean Assessment (WOA II) | UN | April 2021