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RELEASE: Heads of Government Unite for the Ocean and People Who Depend on it | |
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2018-09-24 | |
发布年 | 2018 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 美国 |
领域 | 气候变化 ; 资源环境 |
正文(英文) | 12 World Leaders Form New High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy NEW YORK (SEPTEMBER 24, 2018)—A group of world leaders came together in New York City today to form a panel that will assess the value of Ocean goods and services in economic planning and support the sustainable use of Ocean resources. Co-chaired by the Prime Minister of Norway Erna Solberg and President of the Republic of Palau Tommy Esang Remengesau, Jr., the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy consists of 12 heads of government and the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean. This marks the first time serving heads of government have joined forces on a global pact to protect the world’s Ocean. Goods and services from the Ocean amount to about US$2.5 trillion each year—an amount expected to double by 2030. The Ocean supports a multitude of industries, including fishing, shipping, transportation, energy generation and tourism, and is of increasing interest to mining and biomedical companies. The Ocean feeds 3 billion people, who depend on the sea for their primary source of protein. Speaking at the Panel’s first meeting, Co-Chair and Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg said: “We are dependent on a clean and healthy Ocean, and all use of marine resources must be sustainable. As the only Ocean policy body consisting of serving world leaders, we have the authority and determination needed to trigger and accelerate action for Ocean protection and production. We need to find common solutions – to develop and implement comprehensive, effective regulation and an integrated Ocean management regime. This is truly a test of our ability to deliver a healthier planet and Ocean to the next generation.” The Ocean is in danger—pollution, overfishing, microplastics, rising sea temperatures and coral bleaching put the Ocean economy and the people who depend on it at risk. With 80 percent of people living within 100km of the Ocean and three-quarters of the world's mega-cities by the sea, as much as 40 percent of the Ocean is already heavily affected by pollution, depleted fisheries, loss of coastal habitats and other human activities. In fact, should practices not change within 10 years, experts project that the Ocean will contain an estimated 1kg of plastic for every 3kg of fish. Co-Chair and President of the Republic of Palau Tommy Remengesau, Jr. said: "For Palau, the Ocean is at the center of our life, culture, and identity. Its capacity to provide for our needs is immense, but it is not without limits. Humanity must learn the lessons of small islands and respect our Ocean, or we risk losing many of its gifts for good.” Panel leaders will also work to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals by emphasizing the fundamental role that a sustainable Ocean economy must play in achieving sustainable development. Over the next 18 months, the Panel will commission research on evidence-based solutions to the Ocean crisis and how to address it. This will include a series of “Blue Papers” by global experts exploring issues such as sustainable fisheries, Ocean-based energy solutions and tourism, as well as new approaches to Marine Protected Areas and Ocean finance. The papers will inform an action-oriented report to be released in 2020. The panel will pursue three overarching goals:
A Secretariat—led by World Resources Institute—will support the High Level Panel’s activities, including research, engagement, and communications. For more information visit https://www.wri.org/news/2018/09/www.oceanpanel.org. -30- ADDITIONAL QUOTES: Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Australia: President Sebastián Piñera, Chile: “Chile procura mirar a su Océano asociado a una visión de este que sea sustentable en cuanto a su protección y conservación; benefactor en su dimensión económica y social; seguro en función de las distintas actividades que se desarrollen; formativo en su calidad de laboratorio natural de investigación; inspirador como acervo cultural y de identidad para sus ciudadanos; y más predecible en relación a los fenómenos naturales y aquellos provocados por nosotros que lo afectan.” (Visión establecida en la Política Oceánica Nacional de Chile, aprobada en marzo 2018) Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama, Republic of Fiji: President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Republic of Ghana: Prime Minister Andrew Michael Holness, Jamaica: Prime Minister Shinzō Abe, Japan: 「本パネルはゴール14を始めとするSDGsの達成に寄与するものであり,ソールベルグ首相のイニシアティブを高く評価したい。本パネルの議論においては,海洋における法の支配の徹底と,科学的根拠に基づく海洋の保全と利用の調和を重視すべき。本パネルで取り扱うべき課題として,海洋プラスチックごみ問題,気候変動が海洋にもたらす影響への対応,IUU(違法・無報告・無規制)漁業への取組がある。なかでも,海洋プラスチックごみ対策は待ったなしであり,日本の知見・技術を活用して,この問題に関し国際社会に貢献していく。また,来年私が議長を務めるG20大阪サミットでも取り上げ,この問題に世界全体でとり組むための実効性のある対策のイニシアティブを打ち出し,日本がこの問題への国際的対策を主導したい。」 President Enrique Peña Nieto, United Mexican States: “Las acciones que llevemos a cabo para la conservación de los océanos, son un imperativo moral porque se las debemos a las generaciones futuras. Estas medidas son socialmente necesarias porque responden al interés inmediato de nuestras comunidades, y son económicamente viables, porque generan desarrollo y bienestar en nuestros países.” President Hage Gottfried Geingob, Republic of Namibia: Prime Minister Erna Solberg, Norway: President Tommy Esang Remengesau, Jr., Republic of Palau: Prime Minister António Costa, Portugal: “Mais de 97% do território de Portugal é oceano. É um ativo territorial com imensa riqueza em recursos e com grande potencial para impulsionar o crescimento económico, o emprego e a inovação. A concretização do potencial do oceano exige, portanto, abordagens responsáveis e sustentáveis no seu desenvolvimento económico, baseadas em ciência de alta qualidade e boa regulação. Não existe plano B para uma política oceânica sustentável, pragmática, que proporcione resultados sólidos e práticos!” UNSG’s Special Envoy for the Ocean, Ambassador Peter Thomson, emphasized the importance of the High Level Panel’s work in restoring humanity’s relationship with the Ocean to one of respect and balance. “SDG14 calls for conservation and sustainable use of the Ocean’s resources,” he said. “The High Level Panel will guide us towards the right balance between protection, production and prosperity.” |
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条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/219791 |
专题 | 资源环境科学 气候变化 |
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