On December 4, The Oceans Day will take place as part of COP 21 in Paris, France. Beginning at 10:30, the event will feature multiple panel discussions of importance to the role of oceans in the mission of the COP 21. Panels include:

  • Setting the State: The Climate and Oceans Context - Challenges and Opportunities
  • Addressing the Effects of Climate Change on Oceans and on Coastal and Sides Populations: The Scientific Evidence, Scenarios and Choices for Decision-makers
  • Mitigation and the Oceans
  • Adaptation and Financing for Adaptation
  • Capacity Development, Scientific Monitoring and Public Education
  • Bringing it All Together: A Five-Year Agenda for Action

In addition to engaging in critical discussions on these topics, special addresses will be given from H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and H.E. Ms. Mary Robinson, President of the Mary Robinson Foundation. Media will compliment panel discussions as two films highlight the link between oceans and people. The documentary "The Nature of People" sheds light on how people in coastal communities are adapting to changes to their environment. "Moana Rua: The Rising of the Seas" continues with the theme of showing climate change through the eyes of those most affected by it, exposing the urgency of addressing the impacts of climate change for Pacific Islanders through poetry, music, dance and video projections.

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