The United Nations Secretary-General has warned that the world’s oceans are under attack, and the main reason behind this destruction is human greed. Speaking on the second day of the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) held in Nice, France, António Guterres urged governments, businesses, scientists, and communities to take strong action before it’s too late.
Addressing journalists at a press briefing, Guterres said the ocean is heading towards collapse and warned that a point may soon come where recovery becomes impossible. He said greed is the “clear enemy” responsible for the destruction, as it spreads misinformation, denies science, encourages corruption, and harms marine life for the sake of profit.
He urged world leaders, civil groups, and local organizations at the summit to work together to protect the ocean and take it back from harmful activities, saying it belongs to everyone.
Guterres laid out four major areas where immediate action is needed:
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