A blueprint for ocean climate action
The Biden Administration charts new course on ocean climate action
On World Ocean Day, President Biden committed to developing America’s first Ocean-Climate Action Plan. A 2020 analysis estimated that investments in ocean-based climate mitigation measures in the United States could reduce carbon emissions by up to 13.7% annually by 2050. A comprehensive ocean climate action plan will ensure mitigation and adaptation benefits are maximized to reduce emissions and increase resilience while providing jobs, protecting vulnerable communities, and safeguarding our natural resources.
The Healthy Ocean Coalition is proud to have collaborated with many organizations to develop the Blueprint for Ocean Climate Action. The Blueprint is a set of policy recommendations supported by over 90 organizations and businesses nationwide, meant to inform the development of this administration’s ocean climate action plan. The Blueprint contains 12 key categories of recommendations:
Expand Responsibly-Sited Offshore Wind
Phase Out Offshore Drilling and Support the Just Transition to Renewable Energy
Promote Green Shipping and Ports
Protect Blue Carbon
Reduce Plastic Pollution and Emissions
Advance Climate Ready Fisheries
End Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing
Advance Marine Protected Areas
Enhance Coastal Resilience
Minimize and Address Ocean Acidification
Evaluate Ocean-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal
Prioritize Public Engagement
Help us now by sharing this Blueprint and utilizing it in your efforts to advocate for a healthy ocean!
