#OceanDecade UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
2021-01-01 - 2030-12-31
The UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (UNDOS) is a United Nations Decade that runs from 2021 to 2030, with a vision of “the science we need for the ocean we want”.
UNDOS offers a framework to strengthen connections and weave partnerships between all communities working to study, conserve, and sustainably use the ocean and its resources. The Decade will boost scientific research in this area. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) research in relationship to oceans tackles fundamental questions of “who gets what?” (justice and allocation), “who gets to decide?” (democracy and power), “how are current systems maintained?” (architecture and agency), and “how do these systems change?” (in the present: agency, adaptiveness and reflexivity; and in the future: anticipation and imagination). Scholars of ESG say that their research is instrumental in addressing governance-related needs of UNDOS.
First, it can identify salient frames for ocean problems that trigger policy action.
Second, it can inform stakeholder involvement by mapping powerful and marginalized interests and suggesting pathways towards more inclusive participation.
Third, it can support viable and effective ocean solutions based on insights into political support coalitions and governance design.
Mainstreaming of governance research into ocean science has also been recommended: The ESG community can facilitate this mainstreaming by enhancing knowledge cumulation around ocean issues within the network; engaging more strongly in the production of actionable and action-oriented knowledge; and seeking integration into inter- and transdisciplinary ocean research. Sub-topics where ESG with regards to ocean governance can be applied are for example governance issues around deep sea mining, ocean acidification, marine biodiversity.
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UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
2025 UN Ocean Conference
Stop diepzeemijnbouw voor het begint / Stop diepzeemijnbouw : Noorwegen, zeg NEE tegen diepzeemijnbouw! – petities
#30thSessionCouncil #DeepSeabed #TheArea #UNCLOS 30th Session of the International Seabed Authority Part I (TV ISA Web TV)
VPRO #Tegenlicht : de strijd om de diepzee (TV internet / NPO 2)
Live session with Free Range Ocean

Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030
2021-01-01 - 2030-12-31
In September 2020, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/74/299 “Improving global road safety”, proclaiming the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030, with the ambitious target of preventing at least 50% of road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030.
WHO and the UN regional commissions, in cooperation with other partners in the UN Road Safety Collaboration, have developed a Global Plan for the Decade of Action, which was released in October 2021. The Global Plan aligns with the Stockholm Declaration, by emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to road safety, and calling on continued improvements in the design of roads and vehicles; enhancement of laws and law enforcement; and provision of timely, life-saving emergency care for the injured. The Global Plan also reflects the Stockholm Declaration’s promotion of policies to promote walking, cycling and using public transport as inherently healthy and environmentally sound modes of transport. Progress made during the previous Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020 has laid the foundation for accelerated action in the years ahead. Among achievements are inclusion of road safety on the global health and development agenda, broad dissemination of scientific guidance on what works, strengthening of partnerships and networks, and mobilization of resources. This new Decade of Action provides an opportunity for harnessing the successes and lessons of previous years and building upon them to save more lives.
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Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030
#WDoR2023 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2023

2027 : Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism
2027-01-01 - 2027-12-31
In February 2024, the General Assembly decided to proclaim 2027 the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism.
It encouraged all states, the United Nations system and all other actors to take advantage of the International Year to promote actions at all levels, including through international cooperation, and to support sustainable and resilient tourism as a means of promoting and accelerating sustainable development.
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UN Tourism launches road map towards the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism 2027
