UNDESA, in collaboration with the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Ocean, Ambassador Peter Thomson, hosted a webinar on November 10 (9-11 AM EST). The event aimed to mobilize public

UNDESA, in collaboration with the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Ocean, Ambassador Peter Thomson, hosted a webinar on November 10 (9-11 AM EST). The event aimed to mobilize public and private sector resources for SDG14 implementation, strategically integrate the ocean-climate link into investment decisions, and share innovative financing tools.

The webinar featured an opening segment and a high-level panel discussion, moderated by Ambassador Thomson. Welcome remarks were delivered by the Permanent Representatives of Kenya and Portugal, co-hosts of the 2020 Ocean Conference, alongside senior UN officials including Mr. Liu Zhenmin and Miguel de Serpa Soares.

Architect and urban planner Nuno Soares, based in Macau since 2003, explores how to integrate a city's unique character into everyday life and design. Drawing from his experiences living away from

Architect and urban planner Nuno Soares, based in Macau since 2003, explores how to integrate a city's unique character into everyday life and design. Drawing from his experiences living away from home, he shares insights on using local elements in architecture and urban planning.

Nuno founded and directs CURB – Center for Architecture and Urbanism, a non-profit organization. Its mission is to promote research, education, and knowledge diffusion in architecture and urbanism, bringing local issues to a global audience.

This talk was presented at TEDxSenadoSquare, an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at ted.com/tedx.