Declared by the United Nations, World Oceans Day is celebrated annually on 8 June, aiming to raise global awareness about the benefits of the oceans in daily life as the “lungs of the planet”, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

In 2022, the date is celebrated under the theme “Revitalization and Collective Action for the Oceans”, with the objective of increasing personal and collective awareness about the importance of the oceans, the threats they face, and the crucial role everyone plays in their sustainable use.

In Mozambique, the celebration will be marked by lectures, debate panels and awareness exhibitions that highlight the importance of marine biodiversity, the economic value of the oceans in improving community incomes, and their contribution to building coastal resilience, particularly within the framework of the development of the Blue Economy.

As part of these celebrations, the Foundation for the Conservation of Biodiversity (BIOFUND) will participate in a lecture on marine conservation in Mozambique, during the seminar entitled “Together on the Path of Blue Growth”, organized by the Ministry of the Sea, Inland Waters and Fisheries (MIMAIP), to be held at the Museum of the Sea, in the City of Maputo.

Follow BIOFUND’s pages and stay informed about the initiatives carried out for the conservation of the oceans and the sustainable use of natural resources throughout the country.