World Ocean Day (WOD) is an international day that is marked in several countries around the world on June 8. The international day supports the implementation of worldwide Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and raises awareness about the need for protection of the ocean and the sustainable management of its resources. Each year, World Oceans Day has a specific theme to address different aspects of ocean conservation. Today, we are facing one of the greatest threats ever to the planet and all its inhabitants - the climate crisis. It is clear that we need a healthy ocean for a healthy climate, and vice versa. World Oceans Day 2024 Images and Messages: Quotes, Slogans, Sand Arts and Wallpapers To Share on This Global Awareness Day.

World Ocean Day 2024 Date

World Ocean Day will be celebrated on Saturday, June 8.

World Ocean Day 2024 Theme

This year, the World Ocean Day 2024 theme is ‘Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean & Climate’.

World Ocean Day History

The concept of World Ocean Day was originally proposed in 1992 by Canada's International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD) and the Ocean Institute of Canada (OIC) at the Earth Summit – UN Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Ocean Project started global coordination of World Ocean Day starting in 2002. World Oceans Day was officially recognised by the United Nations in 2008. The day is observed by all UN member states - Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Poland, South Africa and the United States.

World Ocean Day Significance

World Ocean Day holds great importance as the day calls for collective action for a healthy ocean and a stable climate. The day provides an opportunity for individuals and organisations to work in collaboration with youth leaders to create a better future with an abundant ocean and a stable climate working together.

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