Global Ocean Governance

Protection of biodiversity in our oceans is vital in the face of rapid climate change and global warming. But as pressures increase, effective ocean governance is essential to balancing environmental protection with economic and social interests.

Led by Associate Professor in Environmental Law, Dr Daniela Diz, The Lyell Centre is a key voice in international negotiations to strengthen global commitments to ocean health and resilience. Dani's team's work spans international law, sustainability governance, marine science, climate policy, geopolitics, and environmental justice, contributing to the delivery of the UN's Sustainable Development Goal on life below water.

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Lyell Centre environment lawyer contributes to historic UN marine biodiversity decision

Expert in ocean management and environmental law at the Lyell Centre, Dr Daniela Diz, has contributed to the passing of an historic UN decision to protect marine biodiversity.

Heriot-Watt environmental lawyer to help progress decisions at UN biodiversity conference

Dr Daniela Diz, an international environmental lawyer and marine biodiversity expert at Heriot-Watt University, is to attend the 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference.

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Experts urge for stronger global coordination to protect the ocean

Researchers are urging governments to strengthen and better coordinate global ocean policy, warning that fragmented governance is undermining international efforts to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and marine pollution.