
5 ways the ocean can contribute to a green post-COVID recovery
From food production to renewable energy, the ocean represents a vast and untapped resource. Here are five ways we can use it to shape a greener future.
Nina Jensen is the CEO of REV Ocean, the world’s largest Research and Expedition Vessel (REV) currently under construction which will be available for scientists, NGOs, policy makers, innovators, engineers and marine stakeholders. Equipment onboard will include scientific trawls, laboratories, a lecture auditorium, moonpool, sub-marine, advanced communication equipment and a high-tech incinerator system for plastic waste.
All REV Ocean initiatives are based on open collaboration and partnerships with relevant stakeholders, working toward the same common goal – preserving our ocean.
She started this position in 2018 after 15 years in WWF-Norway, CEO since 2012. Nina has a burning commitment and passion for oceans, conservation and sustainable solutions. She holds a Master’s degree in Marine Biology from the University of Fishery Science in Tromsø, and has a background in communications and marketing from Ogilvy& Mather. She is a Board member of The Business for Peace Foundation. Member of the Adjudication Committee for the Nordic Council Nature and Environment Award. Member of the Expert Committee of the Thor Heyerdahl award and the Prize Committee for the Rachel Carson Award. She also serves on the Advisory Board for the Global Opportunity Report. Nina is born and raised in Oslo, she loves to dive, fish, ski, hike and loves the outdoors.
From food production to renewable energy, the ocean represents a vast and untapped resource. Here are five ways we can use it to shape a greener future.
Chaque année, environ 8 millions de tonnes de plastique se retrouvent dans l'océan.
From taxes on pollution to establishing an ocean fund, here are some concrete measures we can take to reduce the amount of plastic in our oceans.
These five developments show how far we've come in the fight against climate change, and give hope for the future.
世界在不断地快速变化,也因此源源不断地发生着让人难以高枕无忧的事情:不断升级的冲突、不平等、生物多样性的丧失、气候变化的不断加剧。有时候,要保持做一个乐观主义者似乎太困难了,但是,我很高兴能够有机会来说服你,令你保持乐观。
The oceans are a vital source of life, livelihoods, food and biodiversity. We need a plan to rescue them.