Invited by the World Ocean Network, te mana o te moana was present at the world climate conference at Copenhaguen, Denmark, in December 2009.
Te mana o te moana non profit foundation was the only polynesian structure attending the COP 15 conference, in spite of a special concern for the polynesian islands, many of which are directly threatened by the sea level’s rise due to global warming.
Te mana o te moana was represented by Dr. Cécile Gaspar, who presented te mana o te moana’s actions and who met with some european leaders.
Also present was Jean-Michel Cousteau, Patron of te mana o te moana.