This video features high-level messages from the Government of Panama supporting legal recognition of ocean rights, including remarks by the Minister for the Environment, Milciades Concepción: “We believe that support for a global initiative to recognise ocean rights must be a priority for all countries in the world, including those without coastal areas that still benefit from ocean resources." Senator Juan Diego Vasquez warns that if we do not protect the whole ecosystem “we are jeopardising our own survival,” and the country´s First Lady, Yazmin Colon de Cortizo, stresses: “I think countries need to agree on policies and see the problems that are are facing our oceans, including the pollution threat, the devastating effects of climate change and the deterioration of the marine environment. Working together we can reach consensus and achieve global goals.” The video was shown at a high-level event on Ocean Rights organised by The Ocean Race, the Government of Monaco, the Government of Cabo Verde and the Earth Law Center at the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Footage by: Trevor Wallace, Albatros media and HG Bros Pictures.

How we honor Nature determines how we protect keystone species that shape entire ecosystems. Restoring our relationship with biodiversity requires a shift from resource extraction to recognizing responsibilities and rights This event will emphasize the urgency for protecting keystone species and their vital roles in ecosystems and in climate mitigation and adaptation. Experts in conservation science, government and policy will amplify solutions to center a relationship of care and responsibilities for keystone species into our legal, governance and economic systems, by reflecting on the ways in which we value and relate to biodiversity. Recognizing the rights of keystone species and adopting Rights of Mother Earth in the framework text and rare opportunities for solutions to many of the planetary threats we face, and for humanity and biodiversity to mutually flourish. Speakers Oscar Soria: Oscar Soria is the Campaign Director for Avaaz, a unique platform that pursues large-scale social change. Oscar is a political activist, social journalist, and environmental and human rights campaigner and previously served as the Director of Media at World Wildlife Fund. Julia Jackson: Julia is the Founder of Grounded and Co-founder of Keystone Species Alliance. After experiencing profound loss due to the degradation of the environment, Julia has committed her life to identifying and amplifying necessary solutions and building a community that can mitigate the worst impacts of the climate crisis. Vera Urtaza: Vera holds an International Relations degree from National Autonomous University of Mexico, and has worked for the World Council of Peoples for the UN since 2017. A Co-founder of Keystone Species Alliance, she is also a specialist in climate change, peace, security, human rights, sustainable development, and climate change negotiations. Callie Veelenturf: Callie is a marine conservation biologist, National Geographic Explorer, and founder of The Leatherback Project. She holds a B.S. in marine biology, an M.S. in biology, and is a PhD candidate in marine biology. Callie proposed the Rights of Nature law in Panama that passed this year. Óscar Rebora: Óscar is the Undersecretary of Ecology and Environment of the State of Quintana Roo, Mexico, Sea Shepherd’s Representative in Cancun and Puerto Morelos, the Former Chief of Staff of the Commission of Natural Resources and Climate Change of the Mexican Senate and an environmental activist. Rachel Bustamante: Rachel is a Conservation Science & Policy Analyst at Earth Law Center. Her research and advocacy focus is on the intersection of biodiversity conservation, Ocean policy, and global environmental governance. She promotes justice and holistic solutions including the Rights of Nature and is a GYBN member.

Con el fin de preservar la vida marina y apoyar en su conservación creando conciencia ecológica, la capitán Genoveva Forero conversa con la Biologa Callie Veelenturf y la camarógrafa conservacionista Cristina Mittermeier, fundadora del Sea Legacy sobre la importancia de su trabajo.

With the UN General Assembly underway, on 22 September 2022 The Ocean Race hosted a high-level event in New York to boost support for the adoption of a Universal Declaration of Ocean Rights by 2030, with ministers from Cabo Verde and Monaco and H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco giving their support to the initiative.

Y4WC Ambassador Callie Veelenturf at the United Nations in New York March 3rd 2019 to advocate for marine conservation and youth engagement in conservation policy and practice. Read more about Callie's work: https://www.youthforwildlife.org/meetthenetwork/2019/3/8/callie-veelenturf Donate: https://www.youthforwildlife.org/donate Join the movement: https://www.youthforwildlife.org/our-network Y4WC on Twitter: https://twitter.com/y4wc_ Y4WC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Youth4wildlifeconservation/ Follow Y4WC on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/youth4wildlife/ Stay Wild!

La bióloga marina estadounidense, Callie Veelenturf se destaca como líder en la conservación de los océanos. Llegó a Panamá en 2019 para un estudio sobre las tortugas marinas en el Archipiélago de las Perlas, y desde entonces ha promovido desde artículos hasta leyes. Visita http://www.telemetro.com/ Para ver más noticias https://www.telemetro.com/nacionales/ Sigue nuestras redes sociales: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/telemetro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treporta/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TReporta #treporta

En el archipiélago de Bocas del Toro y en la Isla Escudo de Veraguas existe una vida submarina de ensueños, y muy poco conocida. Míralo con nosotros en #VocesDeLaNaturaleza “Paraísos del Caribe”

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