Ocean Climate Action Virtual Capitol Hill Lobby Day
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All hands on deck! Ocean advocates and anyone concerned about climate change is invited to join Ocean Climate Action Capitol Hill Lobby Day on Wednesday, April 14th, 2021. We will meet (via Zoom) in state delegations with U.S. Congress Members to advocate for ocean-based solutions to the climate crisis.
Ocean Climate Action Virtual Capitol Hill Lobby Day
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Opening Ceremony at 9:00am ET/6:00am PT
State Delegations Meetings throughout day (TBD)
Closing Ceremony at 5:30pm ET/2:30pm PT
Online via Zoom (Zoom link and info sent to all registered participants)
Public Participation Encouraged!
SIGN UP HERE FOR OCEAN CLIMATE ACTION VIRTUAL CAPITOL HILL LOBBY DAY APRIL 14!
About the Event
In what is expected to be the largest ocean lobby in U.S. history, the Ocean Climate Action Plan (OCAP) coalition, with key supporters including Climate Envoy John Kerry, Jane Fonda, founder of the environmental justice movement Dr. Robert Bullard, indigenous groups, industry and maritime leaders, environmentalists, social justice activists and youth will be heard in their efforts to promote job-generating ocean solutions to the climate crisis, over two days of meetings, April 13 and 14, 2021.
On Tuesday, April 13, small group meetings with leaders of the new administration and federal agencies are being organized. Tuesday is “by invitation only” with the exception of the opening event. If you have an area of expertise or are a youth with a particular focus, you’ll be able to indicate that on the sign up form.
On Wednesday, April 14, public participation is encouraged—ALL HANDS ON DECK! By signing up, you’ll be assigned to a state team, and receive updates on the schedule and activities planned by your State Lead. A preliminary schedule is available at www.OceanClimateAction2021.org. Each state team will have a dedicated “Zoom Room” and participants will be sent the Zoom link and all other information needed. Your presence in the Zoom Room will show how many people care about climate change and the ocean’s connection to solutions. Please join and send a message to Members of Congress that the job-creating and economy boosting oceans, coasts, our rivers and Great Lakes must be not be ignored as we move to a more sustainable and just future!
Preliminary Schedule
See the Ocean Climate Action 2021 main page: www.oceanclimateaction2021.org
What We are Fighting For
A healthy ocean and secure coastal communities are key components of a thriving blue economy, which can create high-quality jobs, assure equity and safeguard our nation from the impacts of climate change.
The non-partisan Ocean Climate Action Plan (OCAP) was developed by Blue Frontier and the Center for the Blue Economy over the last two years; it includes the best ideas from industry leaders, marine conservationists, academics, frontline communities, youth activists, and policymakers who collaborated to develop a plan that can act as a template for laws and policies.
The OCAP coalition is working around the clock to get new laws passed in Congress and to make sure federal agencies use their regulatory and budgetary power to support ocean and coastal environmental justice and climate action. The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act currently being developed in the House of Representatives is a step in the right direction, but our coalition is working to make sure all of our key recommendations are made a priority:
- Offshore renewable energy that supports communities and ecosystems
- A job-producing living shorelines coastal restoration industry
- Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture
- The greening of our ports and shipping industry
- The 30x30 initiative to expand marine protected areas to 30% of federal waters.
Getting these items in concrete legislation is our goal for the April Hill Days.
Join some of the world’s top solution-oriented ocean leaders and marine grassroots activists, including Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau, indigenous groups, industry leaders, environmental and business leaders fighting for change at the Ocean Climate Action Virtual Capitol Hill Lobby Day April14. Sign up to be part of the battle for ocean and coastal climate action!
More Information & Ways to Be Involved
See our main webpage: www.OceanClimateAction2021.org
Questions
Contact Lauren Townsend, our OCAP Lobby Days Coordinator (ltownsend4@gmail.com /215-939-7621) or sign up here to receive updates for our April virtual lobby days. We are waiting for you and can’t wait to see you there!