Welcome to a series of conversations on Portugal’s multilateral priorities at the UN.
Portugal, an Ocean Champion
This videocast features a conversation with Miguel Serpa Soares, former United Nations Under‑Secretary‑General for Legal Affairs and UN Legal Counsel, and one of the most prominent Portuguese experts in the fields of Oceans and the Law of the Sea.
The discussion explores the evolving international landscape and examines how the UN can remain relevant in addressing global challenges. From the “triple planetary threat” of climate change, ocean decline, and biodiversity loss to the increasing importance of the climate–security and ocean–security nexus, the conversation highlights why effective multilateral cooperation is more essential than ever and why environmental multilateralism is also preventive diplomacy.
Anchored in Portugal’s commitment to a rules‑based international order, the dialogue also underscores how the principles of Prevent, Partner, Protect guide the country’s vision for its prospective mandate on the Security Council.
