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The 2030 Seagrass Breakthrough, a collaborative effort between the CMS Office – Abu Dhabi and the UN High-Level Climate Change Champions, represents a groundbreaking initiative for the conservation, restoration, and protection of global seagrass ecosystems. This initiative not only aims to safeguard these vital ecosystems but also recognizes their immense potential as nature-based solutions for addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and promoting human well-being.
The 2030 Seagrass Breakthrough marks a significant advancement in marine biodiversity conservation, coastal resilience enhancement, and climate change mitigation efforts. Aligned with key global commitments such as the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (especially its Targets 2 and 3), the Paris Agreement, Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat (Ramsar), UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, UN Decade of Ocean Science, and others, the 2030 Seagrass Breakthrough provides a roadmap for non-State actors and governments to synchronize and mobilize their global pledges with grassroots and regional endeavors.
More information on the 2030 Seagrass Breakthrough is available here and here, and this recent press release describes some of the 2030 Seagrass Breakthrough's latest achievements.
The CMS Office – Abu Dhabi and the UN High-Level Climate Change Champions are collaborating to establish a pool of experts to support the shaping and operationalization of the 2030 Seagrass Breakthrough. We are seeking passionate and experienced professionals from a range of backgrounds. Please have a look at the call for experts attached to this page for more details.
Those interested in joining the 2030 Seagrass Breakthrough Pool of Experts are invited to submit a written expression of interest to the Secretariat of the Dugong MOU by 23 May 2024, explaining how they meet the required criteria and why they are interested in joining the Pool of Experts.
Last updated on 22 April 2024