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Significant gaps remain in our knowledge of marine life, from coral reefs to the deep sea bottom. But now nations have a new opportunity to work together in filling them in, for the benefit of humanity.

The 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will take place from 7 to 19 December in Montreal, Canada. This COP is expected to adopt the post-2020 global biodiversity framework, a roadmap to guide action to halt biodiversity loss by 2030 and achieve recovery by 2050.

As the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP 15) opens today, UNESCO is establishing a global biodiversity snapshot of marine species across 25 of the world’s most unique marine protected areas. Analysis of these samples will help us understand how biodiversity hotspots are shifting due to climate change and where to focus conservation efforts in the future.

UNESCO organised a tsunami simulation and drill exercise in the Manuel Antonio National Park, located within the Savegre Biosphere Reserve in Costa Rica.

Fiji is teaming up with International experts from UNESCO and Deakin University in Australia to train local managers and technicians to detect potential marine invasive species using novel technologies such as environmental DNA (eDNA).

COP27 concluded in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, with increased awareness of the need to strengthen ocean science and seek ocean-based solutions to reverse climate change.

A leading donor to UNESCO over the past four years, Norway has reaffirmed its support to the core programmatic work of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC-UNESCO) including capacity development and the engagement of developing countries in the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030).

The post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework is the most ambitious global plan ever developed for biodiversity and will be the central focus of negotiations at the 15th Convention of Parties of the Convention of Biological Diversity to be held in Montreal, Canada, from 5 – 17 December 2023

Prada Group Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Lorenzo Bertelli, gave us an exclusive interview where he shares his passions, the importance of the Prada/IOC-UNESCO SEA BEYOND educational programme, the legacy the Prada Group can leave by the end of the UN Ocean Decade and much more! Dive into this enriching conversation with us!