Address in Belay presses rapid ocean protections, plastics action and 30% conservation by 2030
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Summary
The speaker urged stronger coastal protections and early warning systems, restoration of coral reefs, seagrass and mangroves, action on plastic and nutrient pollution, expansion of effectively managed marine protected areas and rapid implementation of the marine biodiversity agreement to deliver a 30% land-and-ocean protection target by 2030.
In the section 'Second, oceans,' Speaker (Speaker) described oceans as absorbing a quarter of human CO2 emissions and most excess heat, then laid out a suite of protection measures aimed at reducing climate and ecological risks.
"Our ocean absorb a quarter of human c o 2 emissions and most of the excess heat trapped in our atmosphere," the speaker said, noting that warming, acidification and sea-level rise threaten lives, livelihoods and entire communities. The speaker urged enhanced coastal protection and early warning systems; restoration of coral reefs, seagrass and mangroves; and steps to tackle plastic and nutrient pollution.
The address called for expanding effectively managed marine protected areas and for rapid implementation of the agreement on marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction to help deliver a '30 by 30' goal — protecting 30% of land and ocean by 2030. The speech did not provide implementing agencies, funding sources, or country-level commitments.