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Call for national standards to strengthen India's marine and coastal governance
Kochi, Oct 7: Marine scientists and policy experts have called for the establishment of Indian standards for marine and coastal management to safeguard ocean ecosystems and ensure sustainable fisheries.
UNOC opportunity for nations to ensure protection, sustainable use of ocean
Nice, June 10: With five years left to meet the world's "30 by 30" conservation goal and an urgent need to improve the management of marine ecosystems, the underway 2025 UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) presents an opportunity for governments to make progress on global agreements that can ensure the protection and sustainable use of the ocean and its resources for generations.
France, Brazil launch initiative to scale up ocean-focused climate action
Nice, June 10 : On the first day of the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3), France and Brazil have launched a landmark international initiative to dramatically scale up ocean-focused climate action.
UN Chief warns against deep sea becoming 'Wild West'
Nice: , June 9 (IANS) Countries must respect science and international law when it comes to seabed exploitation, which must not become a lawless "Wild West", United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Monday at the opening of the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, southeastern France.
French Prez Macron opens UN Ocean Conference with calls for multilateral action
Nice: , June 9 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday warned that “the globe is burning, the oceans are boiling†as nations face pressure to adopt tougher stances on overfishing, pollution and marine protection.
David Attenborough, Prince William discuss enigma of oceans, urgent need for safeguarding oceans
Los Angeles, June 8: Biologist, natural historian and writer David Attenborough recently sat down for a conversation with Prince William. The two spoke about the enigma of oceans, a lifetime of discovery, and the urgent need to restore the health of the planet.
Kerala Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian heads to France to attend UN Ocean Conference
Thiruvananthapuram, June 6: Kerala Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian has departed for France to participate in the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), which is being held in Nice, France.