The climate changes and our growing needs in natural resources require the engagement of more scientists in order to contribute in the observation of our planet and thus the understanding of natural phenomena and the dissemination of scientific knowledge to the public.
Incidentally the Point of Order generated a minor classic for connoisseurs of Bercowisms - the observation that the Speaker's powers did not extend "to the refutation of nonsense".
The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (UNESCO-IOC) promotes international cooperation and coordinates programmes in marine research, services, observation systems, hazard mitigation and capacity development in order to learn more and better manage the nature and resources of the ocean and coastal areas.