The ocean is central to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions and stabilizing the Earth’s climate.
However, increasing greenhouse gas emissions have affected the health of the ocean – warming and acidifying seawater – causing detrimental changes to life under water and on land, and reducing the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide and safeguard life on the planet.
The potential of ocean and wind energy
The ocean is an incredible source of renewable energy – off-shore wind and ocean energy, derived from natural sources, such as:
- Wind
- Water
- Tides
Off-shore wind power is generated by the airflow through wind turbines that mechanically turn electric generators. Wind power could cover:
- More than one third of global power needs
- Becoming the world’s foremost energy source.
Denmark was the first country in the world to build an offshore wind farm.
How is climate change impacting the world’s ocean
As the planet’s greatest carbon sink, the ocean absorbs excess heat and energy released from rising greenhouse gas emissions trapped in the Earth’s system.
What is renewable energy?
Derived from natural resources that are abundant and continuously replenished, renewable energy is key to a safer, cleaner, and sustainable world. Explore common sources of renewable energy here.
Food and climate change: Healthy diets for a healthier planet
Food needs to be grown and processed, transported, distributed, prepared, consumed, and sometimes disposed of. Each of these steps creates greenhouse gases that trap the sun’s heat and contribute to climate change.
What is climate change?
Our climate 101 offers a quick take on the how and why of climate change. Read more.
Climate issues
Learn more about how climate change impacts are felt across different sectors and ecosystems.
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