#5 Rémi Parmentier: Let's make Ocean protection the norm, no longer the exception!

In this episode, Jan Maisenbacher and Rémi Parmentier discuss the importance of collaboration among ocean stakeholders, the critical role of the ocean in climate protection and the challenges facing ocean advocacy. They delve into the upcoming UN Ocean Conference, the #LetsBeNicetotheOcean movement & initiative (join it!), and the need for a paradigm shift in ocean protection. Rémi shares insights from his extensive experience in environmental activism and emphasizes the importance of engaging younger generations in the fight for ocean conservation.

A first opportunity besides joining #LetsBeNicetotheOcean is to sign its petition to ensure that the Protection Principle is enshrined in the Nice Action Plan for the Ocean and that the voice of the Ocean is heard (see links at the bottom).

Takeaways

* Ocean protection is often not taken seriously by governments.

* A paradigm shift in ocean protection is necessary (protection the norm, no longer the exception)

* The burden of proof should be on those exploiting the ocean.

* Collaboration is essential to break the fragmentation in ocean advocacy.

* The 'Let's Be Nice to the Ocean' initiative aims to make ocean protection the norm (see also petition at the end below!).

* Engaging youth is crucial for the future of ocean activism.

* Past successful campaigns provide Rémi hope and energy for future efforts.

* Diverse collaboration can lead to innovative solutions for ocean protection.

* The UN Ocean Conference is a platform for significant ocean advocacy.

Sound Bites

"The ocean obsorbes 90% of excess heat we produce and more than 25% of the Co2 “

"We need to break the silos in ocean advocacy."

"Making ocean protection the norm is a new paradigm."

"We need to mobilize civil society for ocean protection."

"We cannot do it alone; we need teamwork."

Topics

00:20 Introducing Rémi Parmentier

02:55 “If you were the ocean…” what would Rémi Parmentier say?

04:40 What aspects of the ocean break the heart of Rémi Parmentier?

08:14 The UN Ocean Conference: Background and Importance

14:05 Fragmentation in Ocean Advocacy

16:00 Paradigm shifts $ dreams in real ocean life agenda

19:40 The 'Let's Be Nice to the Ocean' Initiative & possible outcomes

25:23 Personal reflections

26:48 Engaging the Next Generation

33:46 Launching the “Protection Principle Taskforce” at 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference

36:10 Wet World Ocean Day 8 June in Nice?

37:10 One wish & Future Directions

Follow and connect with Rémi Parmentier on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/remiparmentier/

Let’s Make Ocean Protection the Norm – Sign & Share the Petition

A petition has been launched by partners in the Let's Be Nice to the Ocean movement: the Ocean & Climate Platform, the Tara Océan Foundation, TBA21-Academy, Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy, and MedPAN.

This petition ensures that ocean protection becomes the norm rather than the exception.

The movement is calling for the Protection Principle to be enshrined in the Nice Ocean Action Plan that will come out of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice in June.

Jan Maisenbacher decided to join the movement with its Swiss company and his ocean collaborations podcast.

Together, let's make the Ocean's voice heard!

Petition links:

* English: https://chng.it/DBwjw9mJ8f

* Français: https://chng.it/QxQ2pJCQdz

* Español: https://chng.it/s2QhVWfVJk

Join the movement “Let’s be nice to the oceans” www.letsbenicetotheocean.org

#LetsBeNicetotheOcean #UNOC #ocean #ProtectionPrinciple #ProtectTheOcean #ActForNature

Let's act now, together, for the Ocean and our future!