Introduction to ocean acidification monitoring occurring in Latin America and the Caribbean, the role of Sustainable Ocean Pans, and regional collaboration to fund solutions.
The event will begin with a short film, “Changing Waters: Time for Action on Ocean Acidification,” featuring the current state of ocean acidification science in Latin America.
Filmed in Washington State, Colombia, and Fiji, this character-led short film follows real individuals from government, indigenous communities, seafood industry, and scientists who are responding to the accelerating impacts of ocean acidification and calling for action.
The film aims to inspire broader awareness of this work and accelerate action at a critical moment for climate policy and financing
A panel will then discuss:
Supporting regional capacity for monitoring ocean acidification and translating data into actionable policies.
Policy recommendations for aligning ocean management strategies response to ocean acidification.
Financial innovations and mechanisms to support the implementation of Sustainable Ocean Plans utilizing OA information in the region.
Date: November 18, 2025
Time: TBD
Location: Cuban Pavilion at COP30, Belem Brazil
In partnership with Ocean Foundation, Ocean Acidification International Coordination Center (OA-ICC), and World Resources Institute