Annual ocean conference raises $11.3b in pledges for marine conservation - But It's Not Nearly Enough

Abstract: "The 9th Our Ocean Conference (OOC) took place in Athens from April 15-17. Government, NGO and philanthropic delegates made 469 new commitments worth more than $11.3 billion to help protect the oceans, which was lower than in previous years. While some conference hosts and attendees celebrated the many successes of the OOC, there was also a shared concern that decision-makers aren’t moving fast enough to secure a sustainable future for the global ocean."

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