08 June : Opening ITM 2017 and oceans #MyMadagascar #MahajangaMaVille world day
08 June : Opening ITM 2017 and world oceans day
Our oceans, our future ….
The theme of the day 2017, "Our oceans.", our future "., will be celebrated during the Conference on the oceans, the 5 to the 9 June 2017 at the headquarters of the Organization of the United Nations, in New York City.
The oceans cover two-thirds of the Earth's surface and are the basis of life on our planet. In addition to being the largest generators of the oxygen that we breathe, they absorb a large amount of carbon dioxide emissions, provide food and nutrients and control our climate. Pillars of international trade, the oceans play an important role in the world economy and the local economy of the countries whose sources of income depend on tourism, Fisheries and other marine resources.
Unfortunately, human pressures, including the overexploitation, illegal fishing not declared and unregulated, destructive fishing, unsustainable aquaculture practices, marine pollution, the destruction of habitat, exotic species, climate change and the acidification of waters, have a negative impact on the oceans and seas of our planet, and that's, on the whole earth.
Peace and security around the world are also factors essential to sustainable development and to ensure that all have access to the benefits and the benefits of the oceans, as indicated in the Secretary-general : "There cannot be security without development or development without security.". »
We celebrate world ocean day for…
- The importance of the oceans in our daily lives - real lungs of our planet, They provide most of the oxygen that we breathe;
- Raise awareness about the impact of human actions on the oceans;
- Develop a global movement for the oceans;
- Mobilize and unite the people of the world on a project of sustainable management of the oceans of our planet, because they are an important source of food and medicines, as well as an essential element of the biosphere;
- Tribute together to the beauty and wealth of the oceans.
Event
The 8 June 2017, the Office for Ocean Affairs and the law of the sea of the United Nations will celebrate world ocean day and will reward the winners of the annual Ocean photo contest at a ceremony which will be held at United Nations Headquarters, in New York City.
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