CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The UN Ocean Conference 2025 has officially commenced in France, bringing together world leaders, scientists, environmentalists, and policymakers with a shared mission: to convert global promises into real protection for the world’s oceans. With marine biodiversity under unprecedented threat from climate change, overfishing, plastic pollution, and deep-sea mining, this conference is seen as a critical turning point in global ocean governance.
Delegates from over 150 countries are expected to outline actionable steps to safeguard marine ecosystems, enforce sustainable fishing practices, and advance marine protected areas (MPAs). Key discussions include implementing the High Seas Treaty, enhancing ocean finance for developing nations, and integrating ocean health into climate adaptation strategies.
France, as the host, has called for greater urgency in addressing ocean degradation and stronger accountability mechanisms to ensure nations follow through on their environmental commitments.
This year’s theme, “From Promise to Protection,” underscores the growing global demand for tangible outcomes, not just symbolic pledges. As the world’s oceans continue to warm and acidify, the need for unified, science-backed action is more pressing than ever. The conference represents a pivotal opportunity to protect marine life and ensure a sustainable blue economy for future generations.
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