As the UN Ocean Conference opens in France, there's a push to turn promises into protection / National Observer
Monday, June 9, 2025, 9:21 am permalink
Global leaders and environmental experts gathered at the third UN Ocean Conference in France, pressing for immediate, enforceable actions to safeguard marine ecosystems. Critics of insufficient policies emphasized turning lofty promises into concrete measures that can effectively curb ocean degradation amid rising ecological concerns.
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