Climate change and the ocean
Climate change presents one of the greatest challenges in human history. Our ocean can help regulate the impacts of climate change - but only if it's healthy. We must act now to avoid catastrophe.
Our ocean is a hero in the fight against climate change. It absorbs around 30% of the CO2 emissions we release into the atmosphere.
But we have not respected the ocean. The way we use marine ecosystems threatens their very existence - along with the climate-regulating effects they provide.
How the ocean and climate change are linked
The ocean could be a lifesaver when it comes to climate change. Discover how the ocean could protect us from a changing climate, as well as how climate change is currently impacting our ocean.
What is blue carbon and how can it help?
Blue carbon is integral to reducing climate change but what is it and what must be done to ensure it can help us?
Investing in ocean-based climate solutions
Our planet is facing a climate emergency, and time is running out to reverse the terrible damage that we’re doing to the natural world. It’s time to invest in the ocean to fight the climate crisis.
Ocean pollution and the climate crisis
It's a common misconception that marine pollution and the climate crisis are completely separate issues – but they're actually fundamentally linked. We must move from a single-use society to a circular economy that's free from harmful chemicals if we want to protect the planet.
Climate and fishing
Our ocean's health is vital in tackling the climate crisis and all industries operating across our seas have a role to play.