At the ocean summit in Nice, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged nations to shift from resource plundering to protective measures for the seas. Speaking to an audience of 60 world leaders, he called for ambitious pledges to safeguard biodiversity, specifically a target to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030. The summit tackled pressing issues like plastic pollution, overfishing, and governance of high seas, especially in light of increasing competition for ocean resources. French President Emmanuel Macron echoed the call for multilateral cooperation, emphasizing the need for collective action to address these urgent challenges.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the need for nations to transition from exploiting ocean resources to protective measures, urging bold commitments for sustainability by 2030.
Guterres highlighted the urgency for countries to agree on a biodiversity target, aiming to protect 30% of the oceans and to enhance governance amid rising threats from overfishing and pollution.
French President Emmanuel Macron stressed the importance of revitalizing multilateralism, declaring that collaboration among nations and scientists is essential for effectively addressing the ocean's crises.
The conference aims to finalize the high seas treaty, amid increasing competition for ocean resources, underscoring the need for immediate regulations to protect vulnerable ecosystems.
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