CAMLR Convention | UNEP - UN Environment Programme CAMLR Convention Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources A Overview Antarctica is surrounded by an unbroken and dynamic body of water known as the Southern Ocean, which constitutes about 10% of the world's total ocean surface For about 200 years, Antarctica's resources have been unsystematically harvested
State of the marine environment in Antarctica - UNEP Human activities have had a major effect on the balance of the Antarctic marine ecosystem, this can be seen by damage of large agae such as kelp that is caused by increased UV penetration
Ozone layer recovery is on track, helping avoid global warming by 0. 5°C NAIROBI, 9 January 2023 – The ozone layer is on track to recover within four decades, with the global phaseout of ozone-depleting chemicals already benefitting efforts to mitigate climate change This is the conclusion of a UN-backed panel of experts, presented today at the American Meteorological Society’s 103rd annual meeting Examining novel technologies such as geoengineering for the
North America | UNEP - UN Environment Programme UNEP’s North America Office works to spur collective action in the U S and Canada to address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste; and to advance sustainable development within the region
An open invitation from UN Environment Patron of Oceans, Lewis Pugh, to . . . Lewis Pugh, UN Environment’s Patron of the Oceans is the personification of inspiration To raise awareness about the state of our oceans, Pugh has been swimming in the frigid and freezing waters of Arctic and Antarctica He has been putting his life at risk to show the world the impact of climate change and the vital role our oceans play for humanity
The ocean is hotter than ever. Here’s why. - UNEP June saw the highest ever average global ocean surface temperatures, with local records being set from Ireland to Antarctica In Florida, waters reached 38°C The North Atlantic recorded its hottest ever temperature in July And the Mediterranean Sea hit 28 7°C, an all-time high So, why are marine temperatures reaching unprecedented levels?
What is the international agreement to protect the high seas and why is . . . This week, delegates from around the world will gather in New York City to discuss what has been called one of the most important environmental accords in recent history: the Agreement on Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction