World Oceans Day, 8 June 2016: Programme of the World Oceans Day Paris, France - 08 June 2016 UNESCO Headquarters.

• Other Authors: Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO
• Format: Report
• Language: English
• Published: IOC of UNESCO 2016
• Subjects: World Oceans Day; Oceanography; Oceans; Climate Change; Environmental Conservation; Member States; Ocean Sustainability; Paris Agreement; Ocean Acidification; Ocean Science communication; Ocean acidification
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/1834/42199

World Oceans Day is celebrated every year on 8 June to acknowledge the importance of the oceans in the global environment. This international day observed by the United Nations serves as an occasion to raise awareness on the protection of the oceans and on the sustainable use of its resources, as well as to discuss ways to further develop and share scientific knowledge on ocean related issues. This year, the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, together with the Ocean and Climate Platform, dedicates this special day to the key role played by the ocean in maintaining a healthy environment. Held under the theme “Healthy Ocean, Healthy Planet”, World Oceans Day 2016 gives special focus on the prevention of plastic pollution. Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs OpenASFA INPUT Published Non Refereed