Plankton-based solutions to support life on our planet : 4 CO2 sink carbon and mitigate climate change

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Despite their exceptional biodiversity and the critical roles they play in the global ecosystem (see "plankton essentials" below), plankton remain almost entirely absent from ongoing international discussions related to the blue economy, blue food, and blue carbon.Few plankton-related global programs are led by leading public agencies, research programs and international NGOs, as the focus in aquatic sciences is typically placed on visible and more traditionally deemed "charismatic" organisms such as mammals, fish, corals, and more recently seaweed, or to health concerns related to water-borne pathogens.This lack of consideration of plankton may in part be due to significant knowledge gaps, limited market applications, and the complexity of planktonic ecosystems.This Plankton Manifesto outlines how a more comprehensive understanding of these organisms contributes to developing strategies to tackle the triple planetary crises of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, and to achieve multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals way beyond SDG 14: Life Below Water.It defines a vision for supporting our planet's largely invisible ecosystems, explores the opportunities and benefits for both the public and private sectors, and outlines the challenges and barriers to global action on plankton. B. TARGET AUDIENCE & CONTRIBUTORSThe Plankton Manifesto is intended to be a catalyst for action for all kinds of policymakers.It seeks to deliver a concise yet comprehensive, scientifically grounded message to the international community, spanning governments, UN agencies, NGOs, ocean organizations, and the private sector.This manifesto was initiated by the Ocean Stewardship Coalition of the United Nations Global Compact and led by Vincent Doumeizel based on the successful experience of the Seaweed Manifesto.It is the result of a collaboration among a diverse and global community of some of the most recognized plankton experts brought together for the very first time.The selected core editorial team is composed of individuals coming from academia, business, and international specialized agencies.The document synthesizes inputs from participants, group discussions, and relevant scientific reports and materials.The content may not necessarily reflect the position of all participating and cited organizations. I.

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