NETTING ZERO

Water and Oceans: Restoring the Lifeblood of the Planet

March 25, 2021

Oceans are a crucial part of the biosphere, soaking up carbon dioxide, absorbing more than 90 percent of the excess heat trapped on Earth from carbon emissions and producing half of global oxygen. But as we continue to pump greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, the strain is taking its toll. Action is imperative, but how do we unlock and accelerate ocean-oriented solutions without repeating the mistakes of the past?

Speakers:

  • Henry Fountain, Climate Reporter, The New York Times
  • Sean "Hula" Yoro, Artist
  • Alexandra Cousteau, Ocean Advocate
  • Enric Sala, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence; Founder, Pristine Seas
  • Patricia Ricard, V.P. and Chair, Paul Ricard Oceanographic Institute
  • Shirley Binder, Director of Protected Areas and Biodiversity in the Ministry of Environment, Government of Panama
  • Angelique Brathwaite, Director and Co-founder, Blue Finance
  • Gonzalo Muñoz, High Level Climate Champion for COP 25

This year, Covid-19 has shown the world that transformative change can be enacted in response to grave existential threat. But action on climate change cannot wait until the current crisis is contained. As we continue to prepare for The New York Times Climate Hub at COP26, Netting Zero will pave the path for these seminal discussions. Bringing together leading New York Times climate journalists with experts from business, industry, the investment community, government, research and civil society, we’ll be examining specific sectors that could transform in order to meet the climate challenge of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2021, and how.  

For all other inquiries, reach out to:
Press: nicole.taylor@nytimes.com and maria.case@nytimes.com
Speaker requests: nytclimate@nytimes.com
Sponsorship: nytclimatehub@nytimes.com

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