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Global Leaders Commit to Protect 30% of Oceans by 2030

6/20/2025

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At the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, global leaders pledged to safeguard 30% of the ocean by 2030, with Samoa and Colombia unveiling ambitious conservation initiatives. Yet, with only 8% of oceans currently protected, the urgency for substantial funding and effective management has never been clearer. The fight for our oceans is on!

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At the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, global leaders pledged to safeguard 30% of the ocean by 2030, with Samoa and Colombia unveiling ambitious conservation initiatives. Yet, with only 8% of oceans currently protected, the urgency for substantial funding and effective management has never been clearer. The fight for our oceans is on!