World Oceans Day
WOD 2011

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08 June 2011

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UNESCO Headquarters
Paris
France


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World Oceans Day
Summary

In 2008, the United Nations General Assembly decided that, as from 2009, 8 June would be designated by the United Nations as “World Oceans Day” (resolution 63/111, paragraph 171). Many countries have celebrated World Oceans Day following the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, which was held in Rio de Janerio in 1992. The oceans are essential to food security and the health and survival of all life, power our climate and are a critical part of the biosphere. The official designation of World Oceans Day is an opportunity to raise global awareness of the current challenges faced by the international community in connection with the oceans. WOD 2011 activities tbd

Website: http://www.worldoceannetwork.org
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Created at 00:47 on 12 Dec 2009 by Patrice Boned
Last Updated at 00:49 on 12 Dec 2009 by Patrice Boned