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the ocean conference, co-hosted by the governments of Kenya and portugal, comes at a critical time as the world is seeking to address the many of the deeprooted problems of our societies laid bare by the coviD-19 pandemic and which will require major structural transformations and common shared solutions that are anchored in the SDgs. to mobilize action, the conference will seek to propel much needed science-based innovative solutions aimed at starting a new chapter of global ocean action.

Solutions for a sustainably managed ocean involve green technology and innovative uses of marine resources. they also include addressing the threats to health, ecology, economy and governance of the ocean - acidification, marine litter and pollution, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, and the loss of habitats and biodiversity.

"We need to stand firm in our action path towards ocean health and sustainability. oceans are a central part of the climate system and a source of resources for mankind. today’s event is to draw attention to the fact that in june, lisbon will be ocean" said the Minister of Maritime affairs, ricardo Serrão Santos, in promoting the event.

"i don’t want to let this day go amiss, …without a word to the huge importance of equality in the ocean sector. Sustainable Development goal 4 (oDS 14)– protect the oceans, sea, and marine resources – does not exist on it is own. all the goals are interconnected for a single purpose: a proposal of action for peace and prosperity for the planet and societies, in the present and in the future", ricardo Serrão Santos added on the implementation of SgD 14 on the un agenda 2030, which the conference will focus on.

"informed citizens will support the effective implementation of political decisions concerning our seas, based on the best available knowledge. to mobilise the scientific community, academic institutions, the private sector, ngos, philanthropic, civic, youth and child associations, as well as the entire civil society and social partners is detrimental to the success of ocean action", the Minister of Maritime affairs reiterated.

liu Zhenmin, united nations under-Secretarygeneral for economic and Social affairs, will serve as the Secretary-general of the conference, and Miguel de Serpa Soares, under-Secretary-general for legal affairs, will serve as the Special adviser to the presidents of the ocean conference on the ocean and legal matters.

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