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This year, owing to the coronavirus pandemic, UN World Oceans Day will be a free all-digital event that’s open to all. Streamed from 10am to 5pm EDT (UTC−04:00) on June 8th, the event, which is produced in partnership with non-profit organization Oceanic Global, aims to raise global awareness about the abundance our ocean provides humankind, and our individual and collective duty to use its resources sustainably.
The program includes keynote speeches, panels, and presentations involving business leaders, scientists, youth leaders, cultural innovators, celebrities, and others, with a focus on this year’s theme: Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean.
At 12:40PM, Ellen Cuylaerts, curator of the UN World Oceans Day Photo Competition, hosted by DPG, will be joined by the contest judges—Adriana Basques, Adam Hanlon, Jill Heinerth, Darren Jew, Jane Morgan, Amos Nachoum, Miriam Stein Battles, David Salvatori, and John Thet—to announce this year’s winners. DPG will be announcing the winners shortly after, at 2PM EST.
Check out the program schedule below and register at UNWorldOceansDay.org/2020.
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Opening Remarks |
10:00AM |
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High-level speakers will open UN World Oceans Day with remarks on the 2020 theme "Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean". Speakers Remarks: Cara Delevingne |
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The State of the Ocean |
10:20AM |
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Speakers will provide an overview of the state of the ocean and highlight the inter-linkages of the problems we face, as well as opportunities we can harness. Speakers |
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"Spotlight Solutions" for the Ocean |
11:00AM |
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This segment spotlights current projects offering innovative solutions that address the themes of the eight interactive dialogues of the 2020 UN Ocean Conference. Moderator Speakers |
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The Cousteaus: A Multigenerational Conversation on Ocean Exploration |
12:00PM |
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The Cousteaus will provide a multigenerational perspective on our evolving understanding of the ocean across time, highlighting certain innovations in science and exploration that have shaped our relationship with the ocean. Speakers |
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OceanX: Innovation, Technology and Deep Sea Exploration |
12:20PM |
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The segment will highlight exciting developments in the world of science, technology and exploration, with a particular focus on deep sea exploration, opportunities for future discoveries and the rapid progress in this field. Speakers |
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UN World Oceans Day Photo Competition Winners |
12:40PM |
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Announcement of the finalists and winners of the 2020 UN World Oceans Day Photo Competition. Curator Judges Remarks: Ellie Goulding |
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The Blue Economy and Private Sector Impact |
1:00PM |
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This panel discussion will shed light on how the private sector is engaging communities to develop solutions for a healthy ocean. Moderator Speakers Deeper Dive |
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Communities Innovating for a Sustainable Ocean |
2:00PM |
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Panelists will provide examples of community-driven innovative approaches to effecting positive change in our relation with the ocean, highlighting key lessons learned. Moderator Speakers Deeper Dive |
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Youth Driving Innovation |
3:00PM |
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Youth from around the world will share their solutions to drive innovation, engage their community and bridge generational gaps for a healthy and sustainable ocean. Moderator Speakers |
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World Ocean Week Remarks |
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Remarks on World Oceans Week and the efforts of the Friends of World Oceans Day (FOWOD) community. Speakers |
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A Concert for our Ocean |
4:00PM |
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The Day will conclude with a celebration of the ocean through live performances from musicians around the world! |
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