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Oil Spill
An Oceana analysis of satellite imagery from the Philippine Space Agency shows the Manila Bay oil spill – resulting from a submerged oil tanker and at least two other vessels – covered 84 square kilometers on July 28, and 27 square kilometers as of July 30.
View NewsAugust 7, 2024
Oceana Gives Update on Risk of Devastating Oil Spill in Manila Bay
SDG 14
Blue Economy
The ocean connects all of us. It provides transport for 90% of global trade, is the backbone of the internet and creates jobs for more than 3 billion people. This discussion provides the science-business-policy lens on the pressures confronting the ocean.
View NewsJanuary 19, 2023
Ocean 20: Building a Sustainable Blue Economy
SDG 14
Water Agenda
Progress and implementation of Water Action Agenda commitments will be crucial in accelerating the progress of SDG 6 and achieving other international water-related goals and targets for the remaining period of the Water Action Decade and beyond.
View NewsApril 24, 2024
Water Action Agenda: Invitation to Sub,it Progress Report
SDG 14, 16
Local SDG 6
Sustainable management of water resources and access to safe water and sanitation are essential for unlocking economic growth and productivity, and provide significant leverage for existing investments in health and education.
View NewsApril 24, 2024
Philippine SDG 6: Ensure Acces to Water and Sanitation for All
SDG 6, 14
UN Ocean Meet
Government officials, scientists, academics and ocean experts convened to exchange views and collaborate on the Philippines’ preparations for its participation in the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) to be held in Nice, France in June 2025.
View NewsAugust 18, 2024
Philippine Prepares for UN Ocean Meet
SDG 14
Deteroriation
Famed for its stunning beaches, the Philippines faces a stark reality as it plunges to 214th out of 220 in the latest Ocean Health Index (OHI), signaling a decline in marine ecosystem health.
View NewsAugust 23, 2024
Philippine Ocean Systems Deteroriating, Says Study
SDG 14
Ocean Health
The horrific deterioration of marine ecosystems is particularly evident in the maritime areas in the West Philippine Sea, which is also part of the Philippine exclusive economic zone and is the focal point of ongoing tensions between the Philippines and China.
View NewsAugust 29, 2024
Philippine Ocean Health Goes from Bad to Worse Amid China Invasion
SDG 14
High Seas Treaty
The French and Philippine governments sought to further deepen bilateral ties and strengthen maritime cooperation and ocean conservation with their latest joint initiative, “Blue Nations,” launched on Wednesday, June 5.
View NewsJune 06, 2024
Philippines and France Commit to Protect Oceans, Ratify High Seas Treaty
SDG 14, 16, 17
Philippines Role
The Blue Nations initiative aims to further strengthen maritime cooperation between the Philippines and France, particularly focusing on the environment and climate, blue economy and maritime security.
View NewsJune 05, 2024
Philipines Role in 2025 UN Ocean Conference 'significant', says French Envoy
SDG 14, 16, 17
Ocean Month Drive
Anchored in this year’s ocean month theme “Develop a sustainable and equitable blue economy,” the campaign aims to inform, educate, and inspire action among Filipinos and the global community to address ocean-related issues.
View NewsMay 06, 2024
CCC Launches Ocean Month Drive for Marine Ecosystem Sustainability
SDG 14, 16
SDG 14 Action
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were created as an interlinked set of mutually reinforcing targets, with meeting all of them required to reach the ultimate vision of a sustainable future for our planet and its people.
View NewsMay 29, 2024
Accelerating Action on SDG 14, the 'lagging' SDG
SDG 14