Act now to ensure a thriving blue planet for future generations

The author calls for a science-based, global ocean agenda for the post-2030 era, emphasizing the 2025 UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, as a critical moment for action. The text highlights the ocean's role in regulating global climate and supporting livelihoods, while warning that inaction risks crossing irreversible planetary boundaries. It specifically notes the rising leadership of the Asia-Pacific region and China in marine science and sustainable fisheries, and advocates for a combination of offshore renewables, sustainable fishing, and advanced monitoring technologies to ensure intergenerational justice.

• The 2025 UN Ocean Conference, held from 9-13 June in Nice, France, is positioned as a pivotal opportunity to accelerate global ocean action as marine systems reach a critical threshold due to human pressures and climate change.
• The Asia-Pacific region is increasing its leadership in ocean governance, with China specifically advancing in marine science, sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, and ecosystem restoration.
• Effective ocean protection requires a science-based governance approach and a new global agenda for the post-2030 era to avoid irreversible planetary boundaries and tipping points.
• Key ocean-based solutions for the clean energy transition and conservation include offshore wind and wave energy, sustainable fishing practices, and the use of AI-powered diagnostics and satellite monitoring.

APA

Jingjing, G. (2025). Act now to ensure a thriving blue planet for future generations. World Economic Forum. https://www.weforum.org/stories/nature-and-biodiversity/act-now-to-ensure-a-thriving-blue-planet-for-future-generations/

Chicago

Jingjing, Guo. Act now to ensure a thriving blue planet for future generations. World Economic Forum, 2025. https://www.weforum.org/stories/nature-and-biodiversity/act-now-to-ensure-a-thriving-blue-planet-for-future-generations/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{jingjing2025act, author = {Jingjing, Guo}, title = {{Act now to ensure a thriving blue planet for future generations}}, publisher = {World Economic Forum}, year = {2025}, month = jun, url = {https://www.weforum.org/stories/nature-and-biodiversity/act-now-to-ensure-a-thriving-blue-planet-for-future-generations/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }