BPA Advances 100% R.E. Mission in Lisbon

Five years ago, the UN held its first High-Level Oceans Conference, in New York and Fiji. Now half a decade closer to the 2030 deadline that serves as the global milestone for trying to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, we still have quite a distance to go — particularly with regards to SDG14, Life Below Water, the Goal that specifically addresses world oceans health. This coming week, the 2nd UN High-Level Oceans Conference will take place in Lisbon — co-hosted by the Portugal and Kenya governments — and Blue Planet Alliance will be there, sponsoring, participating in and attending a number of important events. These events are aligned with BPA’s mission to inspire and facilitate island countries to legislatively mandate transitions to 100% renewable energy. The end goal is for these countries and territories to reach global independence from fossil fuels by 2045. What follows is a roundup of the most important events taking place during the June 27 to July 1, 2022 conference.

EVENT 1: SCALING UP OCEAN ACTION WITH EMPOWERMENT OF SIDS YOUTH

Mon., June 27 | 10-11:30 am | Altice Arena | Rossio dos Olivais, 1990-231

Panel | Scaling Up Ocean Action with Empowerment of SIDS Youth

Youth from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) will discuss collaborative opportunities to engage in and scale ocean initiatives. The event is hosted by and held in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kiribati to the United Nations, and co-organized with the Government of the Republic of Palau, Oceanic Global, One Ocean Hub, Ciencia Viva, Sustainable Ocean Alliance, Fabien Cousteau Ocean Learning Center, Proteus Group, United by the Sea, and Blue Planet Alliance. Tickets for conference attendees will be available upon arrival. Click here for more information.

EVENT 2: SUNSET RECEPTION ONBOARD: HIGH-LEVEL EVENT FOR OCEAN AND CLIMATE ACTION

Mon., June 27 | 6-10 pm | WaterX - Powering Nautical Events, Doca Alcântara, 1300-299

Event | VIP Sunset Reception for Ocean and Climate Change (invitation or media RSVP required)

Blue Planet Alliance and partners will be hosting this event featuring presentations by: Dr. Sylvia Earle, National Geographic Society Explorer-in-Residence; Aquanaut, Ocean Conservationist, and Documentary Filmmaker Fabien Cousteau; Blue Planet Alliance Founder Henk Rogers; H.E. Ambassador Ilana Seid, Permanent Representative of Palau to the United Nations; Actor and Ocean Advocate Robert Manrique; Peace Boat Ecoship Founder Yoshioka Tatsuya; Nicole Franz, Fishery Planning Analyst with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, among other respected environmental scientists and activists during an invite-only, high-level reception-at-sea. Moderated by Peace Boat US Director, Emilie McGlone, the goal of the event is to create solutions and work together toward a more sustainable ocean for all. Capacity is limited. Media RSVP required by 2 p.m. on June 27 via bit.ly/UNOcean-Reception-June27 (code: PRESS).

EVENT 3: SDG MEDIA ZONE PANEL

Wednesday, June 29 | 3-3:20 pm | SDG Media Zone - Blue Zone

Sailing Towards a Renewable Energy Future | SDG Media Zone (virtual platform and in-person at the SDG Media Zone)

Hosted by the United Nations and in collaboration with the PVBLIC Foundation and media partners, the SDG Media Zone aims to move the conversation on advancing the Sustainable Development Goals from policy circles to public discourse. The panel discussion will feature Blue Planet Alliance Founder Henk Rogers, Khadija Stewart of Sustainable Ocean Alliance, and Tatsuya Yoshioka of Peace Boat, moderated by Emilie McGlone of Peace Boat US. Participants will discuss innovative solutions and initiatives that address the challenges that the ocean is now facing. Click here to learn more about the SDG Media Zone. June 29 Flyer and Info here

EVENT 4: SOUNDS OF THE OCEAN @ THE 2022 UN OCEAN CONFERENCE

Friday, July 1 | 6:30 pm-9 pm | Planetário de Marinha, Praça do Império, 1400-206

Art & Entertainment | Sounds of the Ocean (public event)

Enjoy an evening celebrating life underwater while building a deeper connection with marine life through immersive sound, visual art, and inspiring talks supporting mental wellness and global ocean action. This free event is open to the public. Registration is required. Click here for more information and to register.

OTHER EVENTS THE BLUE PLANET ALLIANCE WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN DURING THE UN OCEAN CONFERENCE:

UN Ocean Conference Youth and Innovation Forum

Blue Planet Alliance Global Ambassador Emilie McGlone will be a mentor for the youth innovation forum

When: June 24th-26th

Where: NOVA School of Economics (65 min from Santa Apolonia)

To learn more: https://www.soalliance.org/2022-ocean-youth-and-innovation-forum

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