As the world comes together for CBD COP16, it’s clear that more attention is needed to tackle ocean acidification—one of the most urgent threats to marine biodiversity. Only 13 government-level ocean acidification action plans are in place, according to the OA Alliance (International Alliance to Combat Ocean Acidification) and now is the time for stronger global action.
The OARS programme, endorsed by the Ocean Decade, connects a global network of ocean acidification experts to support Target 8 implementation through science-based, local and global mitigation and adaptation strategies. Our experts from science, law, and policy have developed key insights and guidance on Targets 7 and 8 with a focus on ocean acidification in a new policy brief for CBD COP16, is available below.