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Third UN Ocean Conference: Opportunity to build consensus

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Significance of India's Coastal Areas

India, with its 7,517 km coastline, has about a third of its population living in coastal areas. The coastal regions significantly impact the country's daily life, economy, and environment.

Vision 2030 and the Blue Economy

  • The Indian government's Vision 2030 identifies the blue economy as one of the ten core dimensions of growth.
  • The ocean serves as a global commons, providing resources, trade means, sustainable energy, and scientific knowledge.
  • One in three people globally depends on the ocean for their livelihood.

Threats to the Ocean

  • More than eight million tons of plastic end up in the ocean annually.
  • Over a third of fish stocks suffer from overfishing.
  • Ocean acidification, rising sea levels, and marine ecosystem destruction are escalating due to climate change.

United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3)

France and Costa Rica will co-host UNOC3 in Nice from June 9-13, gathering global leaders and stakeholders to protect the ocean through tangible actions.

Objectives of UNOC3

  • To establish the "Nice Ocean Agreements" as an international pact aligning with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals of 2015.
  • The Agreement on Marine Biodiversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) seeks ratification by 60 countries to govern the high seas.

Financial and Knowledge Initiatives

  • UNOC3 will announce commitments in trade, shipping, tourism, and investment to support a sustainable blue economy.
  • Efforts to enhance oceanic knowledge are vital, as ocean depths remain largely unexplored despite the capability to map the Moon and Mars.

India's Preparations for UNOC3

France will organize a "Festival of Ideas" and "Blue Talks" in collaboration with Indian institutions to facilitate dialogues and provide recommendations for UNOC3.

Conclusion

The ocean is crucial for global well-being and future generations. Collaborative efforts at UNOC3 aim to be a watershed moment in ocean conservation and sustainable use.

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  • India's Coastal Areas
  • Vision 2030 and the Blue Economy
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