COP20 (03/12/14) – Cecile Guidote Alvarez speaks of the devastating impact Typhoon Haiyan had on the lives of those affected. She talks about the importance of supporting people’s mental recovery after the typhoon, particularly through arts therapy.

She goes on to discuss the importance of the recent Ocean Security International meeting before emphasizing the vital role that the ocean plays as a carbon sink and the dangers of ocean acidification. Finally she reiterates the vital importance of protecting our oceans.