World Oceans Day 2023
Every year on June 8th, World Oceans Day serves as a global reminder of the critical role oceans play in sustaining life on Earth. This day, recognised by the United Nations, promotes ocean awareness and urges people all around the world to take action to conserve our marine resources. By amplifying the significance of the world’s oceans, we hope to inspire individuals, communities, and governments to work together for a more sustainable future.
Theme of World Oceans Day 2023
Every year, the World Oceans Day is celebrated under a specific theme. The theme of World Oceans Day 2023 this year is "Planet Ocean: The Tides are Changing."
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Significance of World Oceans Day 2023
On this day, people come together to understand the sustainable approaches we can employ to protect the resources of the oceans. With the oceans depleting and the coral reefs getting destroyed, the oceans are in danger – this will have a direct impact on human life. Hence, we need to understand the sustainable management of resources and the implementation of sustainable goals to protect the oceans.
History of World Oceans Day 2023
World Oceans Day is an international day celebrated annually on 8 June to raise awareness of the importance of the ocean to the planet and humanity. The concept was first suggested in 1992 during the Earth Summit - UN Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, by Canada's International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD) and the Ocean Institute of Canada (OIC). The Ocean Project started global coordination of World Ocean Day starting in 2002. “World Oceans Day” was officially recognised by the United Nations in 2008. The international day supports the implementation of worldwide Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and fosters public interest in the protection of the ocean and the sustainable management of its resources.
Here are some of the key events in the history of World Oceans Day
• 1992: The concept of World Oceans Day is proposed at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
• 2002: The Ocean Project starts global coordination of World Oceans Day.
• 2004: The Ocean Project and World Ocean Network launch a petition to the United Nations to officially recognize World Oceans Day.
• 2008: The United Nations General Assembly officially recognizes World Oceans Day.
• 2015: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are adopted by the United Nations, including SDG 14, which calls for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans, seas and marine resources.
• 2022: World Oceans Day is celebrated for the 30th time.
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