conference UN In the Ocean Decade We will meet for the first time next month April To scientists, companies, universities and NGOs with political representatives in Barcelona. With this formula, he explains, “the important thing is not just to do science, but to focus on solving problems.” Rafael González-QuirósRepresentative from the Spanish Oceanographic Institute and the UNESCO International Oceanographic Commission (IOC), which organizes the conference.
The ocean absorbed more than 90% of the excess heat produced in the atmosphere by greenhouse gases. The scientific community states that climate change will increasingly affect the marine ecosystem that is essential for human survival, so it is urgent to address all aspects of climate change. reduce your impact. According to the organizers of the conference, scientific knowledge needs to be transferred into both political and business decision-making processes, so that investments are made taking into account what the results show. experts.
Port electrification
rise blue economy González-Quirós says this shows “it’s going in the right direction.” Examples of studies carried out include: new European regulations It will be limited in 2024 emissions This means that in some cases they will have to operate at a slower pace, or it means initiatives run by many people. portsLike the electrification of the docks of the Port of Barcelona, this will make it possible for ships to turn off their engines when docking in cities. The IOC member says, “Another thing is to go at the necessary pace” in the face of the major problems caused by global warming. climate change in the ocean.
This conference was originally to be held in one of the small island states at risk from population growth. sea level. However, there is great interest in hosting Barcelona’s city hall And Generalitat As well as the Barcelona Capital Náutica Foundation, great innovation ecosystem those who promote around blue economyupset the balance.
10 documents
The meeting in Barcelona is expected 10 documents output identify how to make progress on issues such as developing solutions to end ocean pollution to marine and terrestrial resources; protect and restore biodiversity; Developing solutions for to feed to the world population in a sustainable manner; and building resilience in all geographic regions threatened by the impact of climate change.
Since there connection between various challenges Experts argue that actions affecting the oceans should be integrated more effectively, promoting greater synergies between them and supporting them with funding to ensure adequate monitoring of their implementation.