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OPRI will participate as the lead partner of the Ocean Pavillion at COP29
At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11th to 22nd, 2024, Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI) of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation will be the lead partner of the Ocean Pavilion which will be co-hosted by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) and other organizations.
OPRI will host the following five sessions at this pavilion to introduce the achievements in climate change mitigation and adaptation in the marine sector in Asia, Africa, and other regions, as well as efforts to develop the next generation of ocean leaders through international cooperation, and to promote action to resolve the issues.
Climate change and its multidimensional impact on small-scale fisheries
Thursday, 14 November 2024 12:00 to 13:00 · 1 hr. (Asia/Baku)
Coastal small-scale fisheries are essential for food security, job creation, and cultural preservation, especially in developing nations. However, they are substantially vulnerable to various challenges, including the direct impact of climate change as well as other local stressors. This session examines the ways climate change, along with other anthropogenic factors, exacerbates vulnerabilities in small-scale fisheries, and discusses the existing policy gap which need to be overcome.
Developing Capacity and Mobilizing Financial Resources for Sustainable Blue Economies and Fishery Sector Adaptation in Small Island Developing States
Friday, 15 November 2024 09:00 to 10:00 · 1 hr. (Asia/Baku)
Seawater warming, shifts in ocean currents, and more frequent and intense rainstorms are among the factors that reduce fish catches and income for small-scale fishermen. It remains challenging to pinpoint the specific impacts of climate change on the fishery sector and to develop effective adaptation strategies. This session aims to address the impacts of climate change and explore strategies to enhance resilience and promote adaptation in the fishery sector of small island developing states.
Promoting Leadership Development and Designing Start-Up Supports for Sustainable Blue Economies and Climate Change Adaptation in Africa
Friday, 15 November 2024 15:00 to 16:00 · 1 hr. (Asia/Baku)
To advance ocean conservation and sustainable blue economies, it is essential to identify climate change impacts and establish effective adaptation measures. Within broader policy frameworks, it is equally important to develop management strategies tailored to local conditions. This session aims to explore approaches for developing leadership and designing start-up support in ocean conservation and climate change adaptation to facilitate sustainable blue economies across Africa.
Empowering youth voices for ocean and climate action
Monday, 18 November 2024 10:30 to 11:30 · 1 hr. (Asia/Baku)
High-level colloquy on the climate–ocean nexus: Baku to Belém
Wednesday, 20 November 2024 16:30 to 17:30 · 1 hr. (Asia/Baku)