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Marine biologist and coastal management expert Marinés Scherer outlines the critical role of the ocean as the primary climate regulator and oxygen source, emphasising that global climate stability depends on ocean health.Watch Scherer, who served as a special envoy for ocean issues at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, advocates for "Blue NDCs"—national climate contributions that integrate ocean-based solutions.11:56 These solutions include conserving coastal ecosystems, transitioning to ocean-based renewable energy, decarbonising shipping fleets, and promoting sustainable tourism and aquaculture.18:53 Scherer explains that Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) provides the framework to harmonise these diverse human activities with ecosystem conservation.4:49 She also highlights the Blue Flag program, which she helped implement in Brazil, as a tool for municipalities to improve beach management, water quality, and safety standards.10:08 The UN Ocean Decade initiative aims to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge, traditional community wisdom, and public policy to foster a deeper societal understanding of the ocean's influence on terrestrial life and agriculture.7:37

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