Out with the Old, in with the Blue: What the Biden Administration means for U.S. involvement in future international climate negotiations
By Student Delegate Jessica Griswold As U.S. poll workers vigorously counted presidential votes on the evening of November 4, 2020, the Trump administration secured its official withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. Just one year ago, Trump’s withdrawal announcement left many … Continue reading
SBSTA convenes Ocean Climate Dialogue
By Student Delegate Andrea Salazar The Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA), on December 2, convened a dialogue on Ocean and Climate Change to consider how to strengthen adaptation and mitigation actions. Although mention of COVID-19’s effects on … Continue reading
Highlights from Oceans Action Day and World Fisheries Day
By Student Delegate Marissa Pizaña Two decades ago, small-scale fishers from across the world formed a global movement—protecting nature and their human rights. The World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP) continue to convey the message that “fishing communities are being hit … Continue reading
Reef Rescuers raise 40,000 corals in nurseries
By Student Delegate Suhasini Ghosh Coral reefs are a valuable part of the marine ecosystem. Local economies and thousands of marine species rely on coral reefs for survival. However, coral reefs are in danger of disappearing due to the rise in atmospheric … Continue reading
Climate Smart Agriculture in Small Island Developing States
By Student Delegate Paige Beyer Small island developing states (SIDS) are often characterized by their size, remoteness, and bountiful marine resources. Highly dependent on fisheries for food, these island nations face agricultural limitations resulting in a heavy reliance on imports. … Continue reading
Seaweed Sweeping Women contribute to Circular Economy in the Seychelles
By Student Delegate Andrea Salazar Seaweed has become increasingly more problematic than promising in some parts of the world. Dense ½ meter mounds of seaweed have washed up on the beaches of Caribbean and Atlantic States. If this trend makes … Continue reading
The Kids are (All)Right: How the Youth are Inspiring Change
By Student Delegate Paige Beyer On August 20, 2018 Greta Thunberg skipped school. Alone, she sat outside the Swedish parliament for the entirety of the school day with a hand-painted sign: school strike for climate. What started as a singular … Continue reading
Good Grammar: English as the Default in Climate Negotiations
By Student Delegate Lucas Waggoner The legal world is a linguistic minefield. You can achieve success or lose everything over the placement of a single comma. Professionals are hired to twist and manipulate the language to achieve desired outcomes. This becomes … Continue reading
Seabirds Could Lead Ocean Conservation Efforts Soaring
By Student Delegate Samantha Morrison The Seychelles has been successful in creating a network of protected areas and reviving endangered avian species. Continued research on seabird distributions and habitats could lead States like the Seychelles to have better-informed planning for … Continue reading
The Battle of the Two Driving Forces that Make the World Go Round: Humanity and Nature.
By Student Delegate Marissa Pizaña The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem: Biodiversity. Biodiversity—marine and land—around the world is rapidly degraded and destroyed, with grave and far-reaching implications for human well-being. When most … Continue reading
