PADI and SeaLegacy have joined forces to accelerate the protection of 30% of the ocean by 2030

{"news_id":7379,"is_preview":0,"news_info":{"id":7379,"company_id":181,"user_id":386,"author":"Monck Sports","website_id":766,"pub_date":"2022-04-20 16:06:34","urla":"padi-and-sealegacy-have-joined-forces-to-accelerate-the-protection-of-30--of-the-ocean-by-2030","description":"Two of the world's most respected ocean-focused organizations -- PADI\u00ae and SeaLegacy -- have joined forces to accelerate much-needed Marine conservation. 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data-section=\"1\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"2\"><span class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"2\" data-sentence=\"0\" data-group=\"2-0\">The role of 30&times;30 in advancing Marine conservation<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"3\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"4\"><span class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"4\" data-sentence=\"0\" data-group=\"4-0\">Scientific studies show that protecting at least 30% of the world's oceans by 2030 (i.e. 30&times;30) is critical to restoring ocean health, reversing existing adverse impacts, increasing resilience to climate change and maintaining ecosystem services for humans.<\/span><span class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"4\" data-sentence=\"1\" data-group=\"4-1\"> But despite the obvious need for greater protection, less than 5 per cent of the world's oceans are fully protected in no-take reserves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"5\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"6\"><span class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"6\" data-sentence=\"0\" data-group=\"6-0\">The oceans are facing increasing challenges, sparking a global advocacy movement urging immediate and lasting changes to protect the oceans for present and future generations.<\/span><span class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"6\" data-sentence=\"1\" data-group=\"6-1\"> Demonstrating the power of partnership to amplify exponential change, PADI and SeaLegacy are leveraging each other's strengths -- harnessing the power of media, storytelling and advocacy to force global ocean activists to take action and urge world leaders to step up action to protect 30% of the ocean at least through 2030.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"7\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"8\"><span class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"8\" data-sentence=\"0\" data-group=\"8-0\">\"PADI is driving the one Billion Torchbearers campaign to create ocean change, and we are excited to partner with like-minded organizations to expand this critical mission,\" said Drew Richardson, PADI Global CEO.<\/span><span class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"8\" data-sentence=\"1\" data-group=\"8-1\"> \"Working with SeaLegacy not only enables us to rapidly grow the global torchbearer community, but also empowers us all to take real, positive action in meaningful ways to protect our blue planet -- and all the life that calls it home.\"<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"9\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"10\"><span class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"10\" data-sentence=\"0\" data-group=\"10-0\">A global petition encouraging world leaders to take action<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"11\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"12\"><span class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"12\" data-sentence=\"0\" data-group=\"12-0\">In April, PADI and SeaLegacy will launch a joint 30x30 campaign designed to engage a global audience to take immediate action, including millions of ocean enthusiasts, divers, snorkelers and environmentalists seeking to protect what they love.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"13\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"14\"><span class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"14\" data-sentence=\"0\" data-group=\"14-0\">The goal of the PADI and SeaLegacy 30 x 30 campaign is to urge world leaders to adopt the 30 x 30 goal, which calls for protecting the domain of \"at least 30% of the world's oceans\" through effective, fairly managed, ecologically representative and well-connected protected systems.<\/span><span class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"14\" data-sentence=\"1\" data-group=\"14-1\"> PADI and SeaLegacy will push for agreement at the UN Biodiversity COP15 to be held in Kunming, China, in the third quarter of 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"15\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"16\"><span class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"16\" data-sentence=\"0\" data-group=\"16-0\">\"At a time when so many people around the world are worried about climate change, biodiversity loss, sea level rise and more, we need to translate that anxiety into action,\" said Cristina Mittermeier, President of SeaLegacy.<\/span><span class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"16\" data-sentence=\"1\" data-group=\"16-1\"> \"People around the world are looking for hope and opportunity to make a real impact, and a good way to get involved is to sign our petition to get the CBD to adopt the 30x30 target.\"<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"17\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"18\"><span class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"18\" data-sentence=\"0\" data-group=\"18-0\">Long-term cooperation goals<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"19\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"20\"><span class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"20\" data-sentence=\"0\" data-group=\"20-0\">With a shared 30x30 goal, SeaLegacy and PADI will work to increase meaningful Marine conservation globally, including the creation and effective management of Marine Protected Areas (MPA) and biodiversity conservation, while working with local communities and front-line leaders on the climate crisis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"21\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"22\"><span class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"22\" data-sentence=\"0\" data-group=\"22-0\">\"The oceans provide many of the key climate solutions we need, and Marine protected areas are an important part of that.<\/span><span class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"22\" data-sentence=\"1\" data-group=\"22-1\"> Marine protected areas not only protect local species and ecosystems, but also sequester carbon, improve coastal resilience and revitalize local economies.<\/span><span class=\"tgt\" data-section=\"22\" data-sentence=\"2\" data-group=\"22-2\"> We know that change is possible in this decade, and this kind of action will help us make significant progress in healing our oceans and saving our planet, \"Mittemeier said.<\/span><\/p>","discuss":0,"seo_title":"PADI and SeaLegacy have joined forces to accelerate 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<p class="tgt" data-section="0"><span class="tgt" data-section="0" data-sentence="0" data-group="0-0">Two of the world's most respected ocean-focused organizations -- PADI® and SeaLegacy -- have joined forces to accelerate much-needed Marine conservation.</span><span class="tgt highlight" data-section="0" data-sentence="1" data-group="0-1"> The first initiative of this multi-year partnership was launched this month with a grassroots campaign to bring immediate and meaningful change to our blue planet.</span></p>
<p class="tgt" data-section="1"> </p>
<p class="tgt" data-section="2"><span class="tgt" data-section="2" data-sentence="0" data-group="2-0">The role of 30×30 in advancing Marine conservation</span></p>
<p class="tgt" data-section="3"> </p>
<p class="tgt" data-section="4"><span class="tgt" data-section="4" data-sentence="0" data-group="4-0">Scientific studies show that protecting at least 30% of the world's oceans by 2030 (i.e. 30×30) is critical to restoring ocean health, reversing existing adverse impacts, increasing resilience to climate change and maintaining ecosystem services for humans.</span><span class="tgt" data-section="4" data-sentence="1" data-group="4-1"> But despite the obvious need for greater protection, less than 5 per cent of the world's oceans are fully protected in no-take reserves.</span></p>
<p class="tgt" data-section="5"> </p>
<p class="tgt" data-section="6"><span class="tgt" data-section="6" data-sentence="0" data-group="6-0">The oceans are facing increasing challenges, sparking a global advocacy movement urging immediate and lasting changes to protect the oceans for present and future generations.</span><span class="tgt" data-section="6" data-sentence="1" data-group="6-1"> Demonstrating the power of partnership to amplify exponential change, PADI and SeaLegacy are leveraging each other's strengths -- harnessing the power of media, storytelling and advocacy to force global ocean activists to take action and urge world leaders to step up action to protect 30% of the ocean at least through 2030.</span></p>
<p class="tgt" data-section="7"> </p>
<p class="tgt" data-section="8"><span class="tgt" data-section="8" data-sentence="0" data-group="8-0">"PADI is driving the one Billion Torchbearers campaign to create ocean change, and we are excited to partner with like-minded organizations to expand this critical mission," said Drew Richardson, PADI Global CEO.</span><span class="tgt" data-section="8" data-sentence="1" data-group="8-1"> "Working with SeaLegacy not only enables us to rapidly grow the global torchbearer community, but also empowers us all to take real, positive action in meaningful ways to protect our blue planet -- and all the life that calls it home."</span></p>
<p class="tgt" data-section="9"> </p>
<p class="tgt" data-section="10"><span class="tgt" data-section="10" data-sentence="0" data-group="10-0">A global petition encouraging world leaders to take action</span></p>
<p class="tgt" data-section="11"> </p>
<p class="tgt" data-section="12"><span class="tgt" data-section="12" data-sentence="0" data-group="12-0">In April, PADI and SeaLegacy will launch a joint 30x30 campaign designed to engage a global audience to take immediate action, including millions of ocean enthusiasts, divers, snorkelers and environmentalists seeking to protect what they love.</span></p>
<p class="tgt" data-section="13"> </p>
<p class="tgt" data-section="14"><span class="tgt" data-section="14" data-sentence="0" data-group="14-0">The goal of the PADI and SeaLegacy 30 x 30 campaign is to urge world leaders to adopt the 30 x 30 goal, which calls for protecting the domain of "at least 30% of the world's oceans" through effective, fairly managed, ecologically representative and well-connected protected systems.</span><span class="tgt" data-section="14" data-sentence="1" data-group="14-1"> PADI and SeaLegacy will push for agreement at the UN Biodiversity COP15 to be held in Kunming, China, in the third quarter of 2022.</span></p>
<p class="tgt" data-section="15"> </p>
<p class="tgt" data-section="16"><span class="tgt" data-section="16" data-sentence="0" data-group="16-0">"At a time when so many people around the world are worried about climate change, biodiversity loss, sea level rise and more, we need to translate that anxiety into action," said Cristina Mittermeier, President of SeaLegacy.</span><span class="tgt" data-section="16" data-sentence="1" data-group="16-1"> "People around the world are looking for hope and opportunity to make a real impact, and a good way to get involved is to sign our petition to get the CBD to adopt the 30x30 target."</span></p>
<p class="tgt" data-section="17"> </p>
<p class="tgt" data-section="18"><span class="tgt" data-section="18" data-sentence="0" data-group="18-0">Long-term cooperation goals</span></p>
<p class="tgt" data-section="19"> </p>
<p class="tgt" data-section="20"><span class="tgt" data-section="20" data-sentence="0" data-group="20-0">With a shared 30x30 goal, SeaLegacy and PADI will work to increase meaningful Marine conservation globally, including the creation and effective management of Marine Protected Areas (MPA) and biodiversity conservation, while working with local communities and front-line leaders on the climate crisis.</span></p>
<p class="tgt" data-section="21"> </p>
<p class="tgt" data-section="22"><span class="tgt" data-section="22" data-sentence="0" data-group="22-0">"The oceans provide many of the key climate solutions we need, and Marine protected areas are an important part of that.</span><span class="tgt" data-section="22" data-sentence="1" data-group="22-1"> Marine protected areas not only protect local species and ecosystems, but also sequester carbon, improve coastal resilience and revitalize local economies.</span><span class="tgt" data-section="22" data-sentence="2" data-group="22-2"> We know that change is possible in this decade, and this kind of action will help us make significant progress in healing our oceans and saving our planet, "Mittemeier said.</span></p>