In this video, RISE UP’s Senior Campaigner Khadija Stewart engages in a conversation with Marinez Scherer – Special Envoy for the Ocean – in the run up to COP30 in Brazil.
They discuss how the ocean is being positioned within the climate talks, with Marinez Scherer detailing Brazil's efforts to integrate ocean issues into the climate agenda for COP30, including the establishment of a Department of Ocean and Coastal Management and the launch of the "Blue NDCs" initiative.
Marinez Scherer, as the Special Envoy for the Ocean for COP30, emphasizes the importance of broad participation through the "Mutirão" concept and the critical role of civil society, youth, and women in advancing ocean-based solutions and ensuring the ocean's recognition in official COP documents.
They also cover Brazil's preparations for ocean integration, the COP30 action agenda, engagement initiatives, and the vision for a successful ocean outcome at COP30.
