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UNESCO » Natural Sciences » IOC Oceans » Priority Areas » Rio+20 Ocean

Rio+20 Ocean

  • Context
  • Blueprint for The Future We Want
  • 10 Proposals for the Ocean
  • Statement: IOC's Contribution

All News

  • 05.06.12

    Message from Director-General of UNESCO on the World Oceans Day

  • 16.05.12

    UNESCO - a key scientific partner in bringing the power of science to the post Rio+20 agenda for sustainable development

  • 09.05.12

    Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Briefs Environment Ministers on Rio+20 Ocean Challenges

  • 04.05.12

    Representatives of small island states, least developed countries, Latin America and Europe discuss a roadmap towards a blue-green economy

  • 03.05.12

    Recognizing the importance of coastal Blue Carbon systems to Mitigate Climate Change

  • 23.04.12

    Blue carbon: a tool to mitigate climate change and preserve key marine and coastal ecosystems

  • 10.04.12

    Providing scientific leadership towards Rio+20

  • 03.04.12

    Advancing ocean issues at Rio+20 and beyond: working toward ambitious and action-oriented outcomes

  • 22.03.12

    Planet under pressure: taking stock of scientific data

  • 21.03.12

    World Water Day 2012 - Less water, less food

  • 14.03.12

    For the ocean, business as usual is not an option

  • 01.03.12

    Presentation of a blueprint for the ocean and coasts for Rio+20 to the European Parliament

  • 24.02.12

    IOC Joins New Global Partnership for Healthy Oceans

  • 17.02.12

    Tara Oceans Expedition: Call in New York.

  • 23.01.12

    Oceans could be 150% more acidic by 2100

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