The 2022 Ocean 20 world ocean sustainability forum is taking place 14 November, 2022, in Bali, Indonesia at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center. The forum was launched by the government of Indonesia and the World Economic Forum as a private initiative to concentrate global sustainability efforts the world's marine economy.
The conference had the goal of bringing together world leaders in a shared commitment and ambition to collaborate toward creating a more healthy ocean.
In a press release, World Economic Forum Founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab said the topics of discussion at the forum will include sustainable ocean economy growth, blue carbon and blue food, fast-tracking of steering financing into ocean health, addressing plastic pollution, and climate change.
“For a truly thriving ocean that serves and safeguards people in all communities and is strong in its role of buffering us against the worst effects of the climate crisis, we need all stakeholders coming together to tackle the greatest challenges facing the ocean today,” Schwab said. “Through Ocean 20, we are helping drive an agenda that brings G20 governments, businesses, and other stakeholders together to commit and take action for a healthy ocean.”
The event commenced with dialogues ahead of the G20 Head of State and Government Summit and the consideration of a proposal to form an official G20 Engagement Group.
“Indonesia takes pride in initiating Ocean20. It is part of our commitment to protecting oceans and building a sustainable ocean economy," Indonesia President Joko Widodo said, We invite all G20 leaders to contribute actively to these critical endeavors, including by allocating necessary means and resources. Let us collaborate to sustain a healthy planet and oceans for the next generations.”
Indonesia plans to transition the G20 presidency to India on 1 December, 2022.
Photo courtesy of Friends of Ocean Action
