2007) "United Nations Decade Of Ocean Sciences For Sustainable Development-(2021-2030)", Portugal: Correios Portugal (Portuguese Post) has issued two postage stamp of 0.84 and 1.00 Euro, highlighting the priorities facing global nations/Organisations: Date of Stamp issue: 27.08.2021:
About United Nations Decade Of Ocean Sciences For Sustainable Development:
The United Nations Decade of Ocean Sciences for Sustainable Development (2021-2030), was approved by the United Nations at the end of 2017.
It was launched 50 years after the International Decade of Ocean Exploration (1971-1980), as a proposal of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC/UNESCO) to address the challenges of preserving marine life and the health of the Ocean/marine environment, and to promote the sustainable use of Oceanic resources, as well as, a responsible Ocean governance.
In 2016, a paper on the the global assessment of the State of the Marine Environment (UN First World Ocean Assessment) was prepared by the United Nations which highlighted key concerns on the state of degradation of the marine environment at a global level through human activities for the first time.
The dependence of human health on a healthy ocean and the fundamental role of the ocean in climate regulation are also in focus today.
Nevertheless, knowledge of the Ocean and its ecosystems, particularly in the deep sea, is still extremely limited and fragmented.
There is an urgent requirement to strengthen observation networks and early warning systems for the protection of coastal populations. At present, only about 19% of the seabed has been mapped. In addition, the overexploitation of some marine resources may render them unavailable for the future generations.
In order to seek to remedy and reverse this situation, several Decade societal objectives were identified, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda, in particular SDG 14:
(1) a clean Ocean, with identification, quantification and reduction of sources of pollution and their removal from the Ocean;
(2) a healthy and resilient Ocean, with identification and protection of marine ecosystems and preservation of their services;
(3) a predictable Ocean, in which current and future conditions are understood and their impact on the well-being of populations predicted;
(4) a safe Ocean, protecting communities from coastal risks and ensuring safe operations at sea;
(5) a sustainable and productive Ocean, securing the food supply;
(6) a transparent Ocean, with free and global access to data, information and technologies that support informed decisions.
To achieve these goals and for a better knowledge of the Ocean and the search for solutions that guarantee its health and sustainability for current and future generations, a coordinated effort at all levels is required:
As a global problem, a global commitment is essential, involving everyone from the scientific community and young Ocean professionals, to governments and policy makers, the private sector, foundations and non-governmental organizations, and society in general.
It is particularly important to involve the young generations, fundamental agents of social transformation, encouraging them to take an active part in this process.
There is an urgent need to mobilize, stimulate and coordinate globally multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research efforts at all levels, supporting capacity building and access to information and technology for developing states, promoting ocean literacy and improving observation and monitoring networks.
This Decade will provide a "once in a lifetime" opportunity for nations to work together to generate the global ocean science needed to support the sustainable development of our shared ocean.
The Stamp:
The two Potage stamps of 0.84 and 1.00 Euro showcasing a bustling, healthy marine life.
For some other interesting posts from United Nations Organisation, please visit the following links:
4) World Bee Day: A set of three Stamps issued by the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA)on behalf of three offices - New York, Geneva and Vienna to bring focussed attention on Bees: Stamps issue date: 20.05.2019
14) Ancient Postal Routes, Vatican City State: EUROPA 2020 Theme: Two stamps of 1.10 Euro and 1.15 Euro issued by the Ufficio filatelico e Numismatico -Governatorato, Vaticano featuring Ancient Postal Routes emanating from the Vatican City State during the 6th & 11th Centuries AD
Interesting links to posts on Portugal and Spanish Coins and postage stamps on this blog:
9) "Nacional Museo del Prado", Spain: Celebrating the Bicentenary milestone (1819-2019): Commemorative Silver Coins of 30 Euros issued by Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre - Casa Real de la Moneda on 20.11.2019: Coins minted by the Madrid Mint
12) The New Silk Road: A Joint issue of a two stamp set of 1.50 Euros each by Spain (Correos Post) and China: Stamps issue date: 01.07.2019
13) Charming Towns, Spain : For the past five years, Correos (Spanish Post) has issued Stamps and Postcards on four beautiful Spanish villages as old-fashioned accordion-style postcards: Date of PostCards/Stamp set issue: 30.03.2020
14) "International LGBTQ Pride Day", Spain: The LGBTQ Pride Day Flag (Rainbow Flag) depicted on the first ever stamp issued: Date of Stamp issued: 15.06.2020
15) "Card Games", Spain: Correos Espana (Spanish Post) has issued a Stamp Sheet of 3.80 Euros representing the four suits (Swords, Pentacles, Cups & Wands) in a Tarot Deck, as the Origins of Card Games: Date of Stamp Sheet issue: 02.07.2020
6) "The Joker", Portugal: Portugal Post has issued a set of four stamps featuring "The Joker"character of DC Comics, who is an archenemy of the "Batman": Date of Stamp issue: 31.03.2020
7) Portuguese Numismatics (1st Group): A set of four Stamps in the values of N20g, A20g, E20g and 120g issued by CTT Correios (Portuguese Post) in partnership with INCM ("Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda (the "Portuguese Mint & Official Printing Office") depicting coins from various periods of history: Date od Stamp set issue: 22.04.2020
12) "Linha Do Douro" ("The Douro Line (Train)", Portugal:12th Coin in the Ibero-American Coin Series titled "Historic Trains" brought out by the "Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda" (INCM): Date of issue: 06/2020
6) Leonardo da Vinci, France: The latest issue from the Monnaie de Paris, France highlights him on the latest Europa Silver Star Coin Programme issued by the Paris Mint: Coin issue date: 03/2019
7) i) "Europa Coin Programme" or the "European Star Programme" or the "Eurostar Programme" ii) Central Bank of Malta issues 50 Euro (Gold) and 10 Euro (Silver) Proof Coins featuring "Architecture and artwork of the Gothic Era" in 05/2020 (which is a part of the wider programme focussing on the ages of Europe: Date of Coins issue: 08.05.2020
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