Resources

Namibia’s Experience on Implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines on Small-Scale Fisheries: Towards a National Plan of Action for Small Scale Fisheries in Namibia- Day 1

This panel questions decision-making processes and explores how participatory measures can ensure equity in resource access and the protection of the livelihood of coastal communities through MSP.

In this short documentary, we take a look at the symbolism of canoes among coastal people in Ghana and its relationship with Asafo* groups and local festivals.

What is the role of human rights when it comes to the Blue Economy? Prof Elisa Morgera from One Ocean Hub addresses this question.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’ HUMAN RIGHTS TO A HEALTHY OCEAN: THEIR IMPORTANCE FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION & MITIGATION

This short film shows the effects ocean plastics has on coastal communities in Ghana.

Camila Awo Dzidzor from Keta, a coastal fishing community in Volta Region of Ghana, was one of the youth speakers at the at the #COP27 Children and Youth Pavilion.

Alutha Botha, youth representative from Nombulelo High School in Makhanda, South Africa was one of the youth speakers at #COP27 Children and Youth Pavilion.

This video discusses the climate-change related threats to deep sea ecosystems, specifically to cold water reefs

Aniva, a child advisor to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, shares why realising children's rights to a healthy ocean environment is crucial from a climate change perspective.

This project forms part of a PhD project by Mia Strand, and a postdoctoral project led by Dr Nina Rivers. The video provides a snapshot from their arts-based participatory research work.