POSTERS & INFOGRAPHICS
We’ve created posters and infographics to support our members and help increase understanding about OA across their networks. Check out, download and share!
International climate and ocean frameworks call for—and benefit from—OA action taking
Relevant UN frameworks are beginning to integrate OA monitoring, research, mitigation and adaptation. Learn more about how OA action supports implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goal Agenda, UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, Convention on Biological Diversity and more!
How Do You Measure Ocean Acidification?
Monitoring for OA can tell us how the ocean is changing in response to climate change and how this may impact marine life, coastal communities and local economies. Some areas will experience more rapid change than others and the more we know, the better we can respond. Get a better understanding of the parameters needed to measure OA.
What can you do to help mitigate and address climate-ocean change?
We all have a role to play to increase ambition for climate action and ensure the resilience of marine and coastal communities. Learn more about individual actions that, collectively, will turn the tide of climate impacts on our ocean.
What Do Policy Makers Need to Know?
Who is considered an OA policy maker, and what should they know about addressing ocean and coastal acidification within their regions? National and subnational governments are increasingly tackling ocean and coastal acidification through local and regional management strategies, climate action plans and other international frameworks. Check out how OA supports existing priorities and what types of actions can be taken now.
European Policies can address oa
Climate-change is occurring now in the NE Atlantic, Baltic Sea, Black Sea, and Mediterranean. In addition to urgently and drastically reducing CO2 emissions, European governments can take action by utilizing regional conventions and shared directives.
How Does OA Impact Services that Humans Depend On?
There are multiple impacts of climate change to our ocean. Together, these impacts are causing harm by displacing people, damaging coastal communities and property, decreasing food security and impacting jobs.
What Can Local Governments Do?
Municipal governments are on the forefront of experiencing the direct impacts of climate and ocean change as they must continually absorb and prepare for adverse impacts to coastal communities. Local municipalities (counties, cities, ports, regional governance bodies) also have a role to play.
Getting Started on An OA Action Plan
While we must reduce carbon dioxide emissions—the number one cause of acidification—there are actions that governments and affiliate members can be taking now to increase biodiversity, adaptive capacity and resiliency in the face of future change. Check out common steps that all members are taking as they get started.