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. Improve multi-hazard early warning ser- publications available on the decade’s offi-
vices for threats of geophysical, ecological, cial website (www.oceandecade.org), it is
biological, meteorological, climatic, and highlighted that that it will take a “trans-
anthropogenic impacts that may affect ma- formative science” and a “revolution in
rine areas, as well as the preparedness and how that science is produced, used and
resilience of communities; disseminated” (UNESCO, 2021a) with re-
. Ensure a sustainable ocean observation gard to guidance and recommendations
system with wide spatial and temporal cov- for collaborative approaches, necessary
erage in all ocean basins, which provides both for the design and implementation
data and information accessible to all inter- of Decade actions.
ested parties in the appropriate time to im- In line with what was defended in the
plement actions and generate knowledge, previous chapter, although the Decade is
as well as enhance the management of so- closely related to SDG 14, it is not limit-
cio-ecological systems marine; ed to it when thought of in the broadest
. Through multi-stakeholder collaboration, way, inserted in the context of the 2030
develop a comprehensive digital represen- Agenda. Therefore “the ocean we want”
tation of the ocean, including a dynamic (7 expected outcomes) is related to SDG
free-access map that allows exploring, dis- 1 (knowledge and solutions for a sustain-
covering and visualizing past, present and able ocean economy), SDG 2 (knowledge
future ocean conditions using ocean obser- and solutions for sustainable fisheries and
vation systems, in a way that can be rele- aquaculture), SDG 3 (knowledge and in-
vant to all interested parties; novation for multi-hazard early warning
. Ensuring the development of human re- systems), SDG 4 (formal and informal edu-
sources and skills related to socio-econom- cation on the importance of the ocean for
ic activities focused on the sea, as well as sustainable development), SDG 5 (increas-
ensuring equitable access to data, informa- ing gender equity in ocean science), SDG
tion, knowledge, and technology concern- 7 (knowledge and solutions for low-impact
ing all aspects of ocean science and for all ocean energy), SDG 8 (knowledge and
parties interested; and solutions for a sustainable ocean econo-
. Ensuring that the various values and my), SDG 10 (involvement of SIDS, PMDs
services that the ocean brings to human and LDCs, including greater access to data,
well-being, culture and sustainable de- information, capabilities and technologies),
velopment are understood, in addition to SDG 11 (knowledge and solutions for com-
identifying and overcoming any barriers to munity resilience) and SDG 13 (greater un-
behavioral changes necessary for a gradual derstanding of the ocean-climate nexus)
change in society’s relationship with the en- (IOC-UNESCO, 2021b).
vironment. ocean. Among the examples of possible inter-
The relationship of the decade with the actions with the existing global ocean gov-
blue economy is evident, especially consid- ernance arrangement, the following stand
ering the third challenge. Based on UNESCO out: UNFCCC (greater understanding of
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the ocean-climate nexus), CBD (knowl- with special emphasis on the role of phil-
edge for the implementation of the post- anthropic initiatives. While there is no
2020 Global Biodiversity Framework), SEN- “one-size-fits-all” approach to how a
DAI Framework (knowledge and solutions philanthropic foundation can support the
for community resilience), SAMOA Path- Ocean Decade itself, the following sugges-
way (capacity development and transfer tions can guide Foundations in developing
of marine technology to SIDS) and BBNJ a tailored mix of forms of engagement:
(knowledge and solutions for the conser- co -branding and sponsorship of calls to
vation and sustainable use of marine bio- actions of the decade; development of
diversity outside national jurisdiction) for actions of the decade through co-design;
example (IOC-UNESCO, 2021b). support Decade actions with resources;
Thus, in summary, the Ocean Decade support for coordination costs; support
has 3 main objectives (to identify the knowl- communications and outreach activities;
edge necessary for sustainable develop- encourage the participation of fellows
ment; to generate comprehensive knowl- in the Ocean Decade; lead or participate
edge and understanding of the ocean; and in national and regional committees and
to increase the use of ocean knowledge), working groups or expert groups; and en-
10 challenges (to understand and defeat gage new philanthropic partners in the
marine pollution; to protect and restore Ocean Decade (IOC-UNESCO, 2020).
ecosystems and biodiversity; to sustainably With emphasis on the role of scientists,
feed the world’s population; to develop a practitioners/stakeholders and supporters
sustainable and equitable ocean economy; (funders), the key role of governance for
to unlock ocean-based solutions to climate the success of the initiative is highlighted,
change; to increase community resilience which is why it will be analyzed in detail
to ocean risks; to expand the global ocean in the next section. Among the different is-
observation system; creating a digital rep- sues that need to be addressed are issues
resentation of the ocean; skills, knowledge related to adequate and sustained financ-
and technology for all; and changing hu- ing; to locally or regionally based institu-
manity’s relationship with the ocean) and tions capable of stabilizing transdisciplinary
7 expected outcomes (a clean ocean; a interactions that aim to address complex
healthy and resilient ocean; an ocean pro- ocean challenges; professional and institu-
ductive; an anticipated ocean; a safe ocean; tional standards, norms and incentives that
an accessible ocean; and an inspiring and break with traditional disciplinary and gov-
enveloping ocean) (IOC-UNESCO, 2020). ernance models; and proper project man-
There are different forms and engage- agement, engagement, and interpersonal
ment for promoting the Ocean Decade, skills (UNESCO, 2021a).
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