Oceans and Climate: Action Plan for Survival
Side Event at the Cancún Climate Change Talks
Monday, December 6, 2010, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
Sandia, Cancun Messe, Hall C
Co-organized by:
Global Forum on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands (International Coastal and Ocean Organization)
Zoological Society of London (ZSL)
Purpose:
This event focused on the need for a comprehensive ocean and climate initiative within and outside the UNFCCC process. An action plan for increasing coral reef ecosystem resilience to climate change and highlight actions for mitigation, social adaptation, and capacity development was also presented at this side event.
Presentations (Videos and PowerPoints):
The Need for a Comprehensive Ocean and Climate Initiative within and outside the UNFCCC Process,
Dr. Biliana Cicin-Sain, Global Forum on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands 
Linking the Science and Economics of Blue Carbon,
Dr. Brian Murray, Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Duke University
Critical Needs in the Race to Observe Ocean Acidification
Dr. Tony Haymet, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
GLOBE Action Plan for Coral Reefs: Increasing Ecosystem Resilience to Climate Change,
Mr. Joseph Appiott, Global Forum on Oceans, Coasts and Islands, on behalf of GLOBE International and ZSL
Contact Information:
Dr. Miriam Balgos
Email: mbalgos@udel.edu
Telephone: +1-302-831-8086
