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Integrated and inclusive ocean governance is essential to tackling climate change

Mitchell Lennan

One Ocean Hub, University of Strathclyde, UK

This policy brief considers that COP26 should recognize the need to systematically integrate the ocean in future climate mitigation and adaptation action.

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Presentation skills

Open Learn

The Open University

This is a short lesson from a course called "Effective communication in the workplace". This has useful tips and tricks to help plan for a presentation.

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PowerPoint for Windows training

Microsoft

Microsoft

PowerPoint for Windows training from Microsoft Office Support

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Massive online open course on marine litter

UNEP

UN environment programme

This course is designed to share the latest knowledge and approaches to measuring and managing marine plastic pollution from land-based sources to achieve local, national and regional goals.

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Integrating the ocean, climate change adaptation and mitigation, biodiversity (ecosystem restoration) and human rights in practice: evidence of multiple benefits and replicable methods from Algoa Bay, South Africa

One Ocean Hub, University of Strathclyde, UK

This policy brief summarizes evidence of multiple benefits and replicable methods in integrating the ocean, climate change adaptation and mitigation, biodiversity and human rights.

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Why the ocean matters in climate negotiations

Carol Turley, Marie-Fanny Racault, Murray Roberts, Beth E. Scott, Jonathan Sharples, Torsten Thiele, Richard G. Williams and Phil Williamson

COP26 Universities Network, UK Research and Innovation

The ocean takes up heat and carbon, reducing the adverse effects of climate change. However, the ocean is warming, the rate of sea level rise is increasing, and the ocean is acidifying.

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The need for strategic environmental assessments and regional environmental assessment in ABNJ for ecologically meaningful management

Kirsty McQuaid, Kerry Howell, Sian Rees, Holly Niner, Giulia La Bianca, Kristina Gjerde and Elisa Morgera

One Ocean Hub, University of Strathclyde, UK

This policy brief shows that ecosystem services from the deep sea benefit global society and human wellbeing, highlighting the role of environmental instruments in its protection.

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General comment no. 26 (2023) on children’s rights and the environment with a special focus on climate change

Committee on the Rights of the Child

United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child

The General Comment is motivated by children's efforts towards drawing attention to environmental crises. Here, the committee articulates children's rights to a healthy and sustainable environment.

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A multi-partner coalition to protect and restore the ocean’s contributions to climate regulation, human well-being and planetary health

Elisa Morgera

One Ocean Hub, University of Strathclyde, UK

Although the the ocean plays a crucial role in climate regulation, the ocean and marine ecosystems are yet to achieve international climate goals. This policy brief explores possible solutions.

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Open Online Course on Gender and Environment

UNCCLearn

UNCCLearn

This course will help you better understand the linkages between gender and the environment.

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Introductory Course to Gender and the Environment

United Nations Environment Programme

United Nations Environment Programme, One Ocean Hub University of Strathclyde

This course provides an introduction to gender and the environment including in relation to issues such as access to resources and the exacerbation of gender inequalities caused by climate change.

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How to enable transformative science during the international decade of ocean science for sustainable development

Bernadette Snow, Bolanle Erinosho, Claire Lajaunie, Dylan McGarry, Elisa Morgera, Holly Niner, Jeremy Hills, Kerry Howell, Kerry Sink, Laura Merilainen, Mandy Lombard, Michel Wahome, Pierre Mazzega, Rachel Wynberg, Senia Febrica, Sian Rees, Stuart Jeffrey, Taryn Pereira, Warwick Sauer.

One Ocean Hub, University of Strathclyde, UK

The significance of fostering fair and equitable partnerships in collaborations is underscored in this policy brief.