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Marine scientists give feedback to the Global Ocean Commission report

Since the Global Ocean Commission was launched in February 2013, working with and reaching to the scientific community has been a top priority. Ambassador Lisa Emelia Svensson, Commissioner Cristina...

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High seas governance and the Global Ocean Commission at the World Parks Congress

As the world’s most influential gathering of people involved in protected area management, representing civil society, government and the private sector, it sets the global agenda for the following...

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Prince Albert II of Monaco voices support for the Global Ocean Commission...

At the invitation of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco the Global Ocean Commission, with the Prince Albert II Foundation, convened, on 2 December 2014 at the Musée Océanographique of...

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To a happy 2015 for the Ocean!

After a fruitful 2014, the Global Ocean Commission envisions the coming year to be one of the most important in a generation for the ocean. Below are a few highlights of 2014 and a sneak preview of...

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Global Ocean Commission supports Commissioner Vella and the EU’s ongoing...

Global Ocean Commission co-Chairs David Miliband, Trevor Manuel and José María Figueres wrote to new European Commissioner for Environment, Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, Karmenu Vella, to express...

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Why we’re not protecting half the planet (and how we can change that)

Even the most crowded cities make room for parks. That’s because everyone knows the benefits. Protecting wild spaces allows us to leave a wealth of unspoiled nature for our kids. By Global Ocean...

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The Ocean We Need for The Future We Want

This side event at the UN BBNJ in New York this week, will consider these solutions and proposals which the Global Ocean Commission has tabled for a future healthy ocean in the context of the BBNJ...

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Pioneering Technology to Help End Illegal Fishing Launches Today

The Pew Charitable Trusts together with UK government initiative Satellite Applications Catapult today (21 January 2015) launches groundbreaking technology that will help authorities monitor, detect...

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The Ocean We Need for the Future We Want: High time for the BBNJ to make the...

At a side-event at the United Nations on Wednesday, the Global Ocean Commission called on UN member States participating at this week’s meeting of the Working Group on Marine Biodiversity in Areas...

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Modernisation of ocean governance underway

Countries have agreed to start formal negotiations on a new “legally binding instrument” for the high seas. After working late into the night to ensure the UN BBNJ Working Group successfully fulfilled...

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