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Newsweek
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
We Are the Oceans
The oceans belong to all of us. They feed and protect our peoples. They inspire dreams and enable travel. They offer sustainable energy, means to trade, resources, and infinite scientific knowledge. One in three people relies on the oceans for their livelihood, yet they remain little-known, with neither global governance nor the financing needed for their preservation. The dangers they face are great and can be seen in the worrying numbers: more than 8 million tons of plastic end up in the oceans every year, according to a study in Science; more than a third of fish stocks suffer overfishing; while ocean acidification, rising sea levels and the destruction of marine ecosystems gain pace—direct consequences of climate change. More than ever before, we must make sure that multilateral action is equal to the challenges of protecting the oceans. Santo Amaro de Oeiras beach is covered by sea foam after the passage of Storm Martinho in Oeiras, Portugal, on March 20. Santo Amaro de Oeiras beach is covered by sea foam after the passage of Storm Martinho in Oeiras, Portugal, on March 20. PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images France will be hosting the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) on conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development June 9 to Jun 13. For this crucial event, some 100 heads of state and government will converge, as well as tens of thousands of researchers, scientists, people of business and finance, activists and citizens from around the world. On this occasion, France's aim will be clear: protecting the oceans through tangible action. Ten years after COP21 and the Paris Agreement, which established a binding global framework to limit climate change, this UNOC, in Nice, offers a historic opportunity. The "Nice Ocean Agreements" will form an international compact for conservation and sustainable use of the oceans, fully in line with the sustainable development goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015. To make this work, the talks in Nice need to be action-focused and practical, not pie in the sky, but rather aiming for better governance, more financing and greater knowledge of the seas. When it comes to governance, the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) is essential. The high seas, which represent more than 60 percent of the oceans, are currently the only space not governed by international law. The lack of oversight and common rules is causing a real social and environmental disaster, with massive hydrocarbon and plastic pollution, illegal and unregulated fishing techniques, and the taking of protected mammals. To end this legal vacuum, we need the BBNJ Agreement to come into force. To achieve that, it must be ratified by 60 countries. The protection of the oceans also requires public and private financing and support for a sustainable blue economy. To continue enjoying the incredible economic opportunities offered by the oceans, we need to make sure marine resources can regenerate. In Nice, several commitments will be announced for global trade, shipping, tourism and investment. Lastly, how can we protect what we don't know or understand sufficiently? We must enhance our knowledge of the oceans and share it better. Today, we are capable of mapping the surface of the Moon or of Mars, but the depths of the oceans—which cover 70 percent of Earth's surface—remain unknown. Together, we need to put science, innovation and education to work to better understand the oceans and raise public awareness. The oceans are not just one more issue of environmental concern: they are everyone's business. Even as multilateralism becomes more challenging, we must not forget our shared responsibility. The oceans join us all together and are central to our future. Only Together, can we make the third UNOC a turning point for our peoples, for future generations and for our planet. This conference is not about things that are far in the future or far from American shores. It is important to remember that the United States has the world's largest maritime space. Through various scientific agencies, it produces highly valued knowledge for better understanding the oceans. Some U.S. companies are at the forefront of an innovative and sustainable blue economy and the US administration aims to revitalize its domestic maritime industries. The Ocean Caucuses in the Senate and the House are both bipartisan, a reminder that the challenges and opportunities of the oceans unite us all. We look forward to welcome U.S. stake holders in Nice for that historical Summit. Laurent Bili is the ambassador of France in the United States. The views expressed in this article are the writer's own.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
4️⃣ Key Details to Watch in Tonight's Benfica-Barça 🍿
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. If the league phase match drove us crazy, this one looks like it could be similar. Benfica and Barcelona face each other again tonight at Da Luz in the first leg of the round of 16.A match with a lot to tell and many scores to settle. Barça took the victory in a truly crazy final stretch of the clash. Therefore, the Eagles will seek their revenge at home tonight. And they have the quality and resources to do so. Many incentives and many points to focus on in tonight's match. Here we leave you with four of them. Hansi Flick has create a goal machine in Barcelona 🤯 ⚽ — OneFootball (@OneFootball) March 3, 2025 There could be changes in Barça's lineup tonight. Hansi Flick might bring in Dani Olmo or Fermín López in the midfield and make adjustments in defense. Iñigo Martínez could partner with Cubarsí in the center of the defense. All this to strengthen the midfield against a physical and vertical Benfica. 📸 CARLOS COSTA - AFP or licensors The great threat of Benfica. Pavlidis already showed what he is capable of in the league phase duel against FC Barcelona. The Greek scored a hat-trick that, although it wasn't enough for his team's victory, put him on the radar as a major reference in the Eagles' attack. Ability to open spaces, defensive sacrifice, skill to generate play... a tremendous talent. 📸 PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA - AFP or licensors Benfica will not be able to count on Ángel Di María tonight. The Fideo is one of the two absences confirmed by Bruno Lage, Benfica's coach, along with Florentino. However, there are alternatives that could surprise in the lineup. The Turkish Kerem Aktürkoğlu or the Norwegian Andreas Schjelderup are expected to fill the gap of the Argentine in the Lisbon attack. 📸 PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA - AFP or licensors Tonight could be historic at Da Luz. This match could be the opportunity for Benfica to reach the milestone of 500 goals in the European Cup, consolidating their position as the fifth team with the most goals in the tournament's history, behind giants like Real Madrid, Bayern, Barcelona, and Manchester United. 📸 FILIPE AMORIM - AFP or licensors
