Speakers

David Schurmann

  • CEO
  • Voice of the Oceans
A filmmaker trained in New Zealand, David Schurmann returned to Brazil and directed his first feature film, The World Twice Around. In parallel, David became a partner in the Schurmann initiatives, exploring the art of filmmaking while carrying out expeditions that connect global society to the ocean. In the late 1990s, David and his family began to notice the growing invasion of plastic waste threatening the seas, and upon completing their third voyage around the world, they decided to transform their story and passion for Planet Water into action. Thus was born Voice of the Oceans, an initiative globally supported by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), with David serving as CEO. Alongside his environmental leadership, he remains active as a filmmaker, using audiovisual storytelling as a powerful tool for transformation.

David Schurmann

  • CEO
  • Voice of the Oceans
A filmmaker trained in New Zealand, David Schurmann returned to Brazil and directed his first feature film, The World Twice Around. In parallel, David became a partner in the Schurmann initiatives, exploring the art of filmmaking while carrying out expeditions that connect global society to the ocean. In the late 1990s, David and his family began to notice the growing invasion of plastic waste threatening the seas, and upon completing their third voyage around the world, they decided to transform their story and passion for Planet Water into action. Thus was born Voice of the Oceans, an initiative globally supported by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), with David serving as CEO. Alongside his environmental leadership, he remains active as a filmmaker, using audiovisual storytelling as a powerful tool for transformation.
05 Nov

Blue Breath: The Role of the Seas in the Balance of Climate and Life

The oceans regulate the climate, absorb carbon, and serve as the cradle of the planet’s greatest biodiversity—but they face growing pressure from plastic pollution and climate change. This panel discusses public policies, legal frameworks, and preservation efforts focused on mangroves, coastal zones, and the high seas, highlighting the urgency of integrated ocean governance. Bringing together science, coastal communities, and global initiatives aligned with the UN Decade of Ocean Science, the discussion reflects on how to protect this “blue breath” that is essential to life and the planet’s future.

Climate Justice and Sociobiodiversity Stage 12:30 - 13:30
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