The Ocean Pathway: Towards an Ocean Inclusive UNFCCC Proces

The reality of ocean change and climate change is obvious for those whose livelihoods depend on the ocean. For islanders and those living on the coasts, the change in the ocean is reflected in shifts in weather patterns, extreme ocean and weather events, rising ocean temperatures and the impacts on fisheries and livelihoods. This is the frontline of Ocean Change and Climate change. The Ocean Pathway was successfully launched in COP23 in Bonn with a two track strategy for 2020 supporting the goals of the Paris Agreement that includes; 1. Increasing the role of the ocean considerations in the UNFCCC process and; 2. Significantly increasing action in priority areas impacting or impacted by ocean and climate change. Co-chairs are Fiji and Sweden represented by the Fiji Minister of Economy and Minister Responsible for Climate Change, Hon. Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum and Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden, Hon. Isabella Lovin. This continues a unique partnership for the ocean that started with the co-hosting of the UN Ocean Conference in New York in June 2017.

Inaugural membership at COP23 was limited to those able to commit to provide their support at the launching in Bonn at COP23. Membership is open to those supporting the two-track strategy. Membership and activities are supported by a small secretariat and global coordination team.

Read more here: https://cop23.com.fj/the-ocean-pathway/

The OA Alliance joined the official launch of the Ocean Pathway Partnership, convened by the COP23 Presidency.