Leaders head to France for UN summit on oceans

The United Nations says oceans face an “emergency” and leaders gathering in Nice will be under pressure to commit much-needed money and stronger protections for the ailing seas and the people that depend on them. Read more here.

Our oceans are in crisis- this is the chance for the world to act

Our global ocean, which feeds billions, supports coastal communities and regulates the climate, is in crisis. Read more here.

EU outlines new roadmap on marine conservation ahead of UN ocean summit

The European Union on Thursday presented a plan aimed at better protect oceans ahead of a United Nations summit on the subject. The EU wants to take a leadership role in marine conservation, and the plan includes ways to tackle some of the main challenges, like pollution, climate change and illegal fishing. Read more here.

Marine conservation requires international cooperation

June 8 is World Oceans Day, as designated by the United Nations. CGTN’s Wang Qiao spoke to Julian Barbière, UNESCO’s Head of Marine Policy and International Cooperation, and the lead coordinator of the UN’s Decade of Ocean Science. He emphasizes the role of global cooperation in marine conservation. Read more here.

Bruneian youth to participate in marine conservation in efforts to protect their marine life

The first activity, Reef Ball Fabricator, will take place on June 12 at the Serasa Jetty, near Muara port town, according to local daily Borneo Bulletin. Read more here.