The Ocean
3 lessons we can learn from marine protection in sub-Saharan Africa
The future of Africa’s “blue economy” is promising but depends on effective management. Both its failures and successes can teach us much about marine protection.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Restoring ocean life
Restoring ocean life
Radio Davos summer special: why sharks are our friends and how music can reforest the world
Forget Sharknado: sharks are actually vital to the ocean and the planet. Radio Davos also hears how streaming music can help reforest parts of Africa.
The Ocean
Smart ways to help reduce bycatch and make oceans healthier
Overfishing is taking its toll on big fish and marine mammals caught by accident, but a number of creative solutions can help tackle this growing problem.
Climate Change
How can we tackle nitrous oxide emissions from ocean 'dead zones'?
A study has shown that the sediments below oxygen-depleted waters are a significant source of nitrous oxide, which releases emissions into the atmosphere.
Sustainable blue economy
3 Ways We Can Reduce Bycatch, Or Unwanted Fish
The Ocean
Growing a new coral reef in a fraction of the time with a fragment of the coral
To regrow a stretch of coral reef, first break some coral into tiny pieces. It might sound strange, but micro-fragmentation offers hope for marine biodiversity.
Gender Parity
This is why investing in women could make fishing more sustainable
60 million women across the world work in the fishing industry; yet they are significantly under-represented and face discrimination in this line of work.
The Ocean
Here are some of the most exciting green Technology Pioneers of 2021
These technology entrepreneurs are creating solutions for some of our toughest environmental challenges.
Restoring ocean life
A healthy ocean is key to a healthy future
The UN has declared the start to the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, its aim is to promote science-based ocean and costal management.
The Ocean
Ocean: What are 'dead zones' and why are they getting worse?
Research has shown ocean dead zones - where marine life can't survive - have nearly quadrupled across the globe since 1950. Here's what you need to know.
Climate Change
This is how to speed up ocean-climate ambition towards COP26
Leading up to COP26, bold government policies and private sector leadership must reinforce each other to step up climate action.
Biodiversity
Extremely rare ‘purple cauliflower’ coral found only in Australia could be extinct within 10 years
Soft purple 'cauliflower coral' could become extinct in the next decade, research has found. The coral occurs at only a few sites in New South Wales.
The Ocean
Why local trust and cooperation is vital when protecting global fisheries
Marine protected areas are becoming the dominant tool to protect and preserve ocean biodiversity. Local trust and cooperation are vital to their success.
Virtual Ocean Dialogues 2021
Study: Plastic pollution raises beach temperatures, threatening marine life
Plastic pollution is pilling up, creating an insulation layer that raises the temperature to a point where it is likely unsuitable for most marine animals.
The Ocean
These 4 start-ups are using seaweed to help save the planet
As the environmental and financial benefits of forests above and below water become clear, we highlight four start-ups farming seaweed to mitigate clim.