第三届联合国海洋大会闭幕

Core Points - The third United Nations Ocean Conference concluded in Nice, France, on June 13, emphasizing urgent action for ocean sustainability through the political declaration "Our Ocean, Our Future: Call for Urgent Action" [1] - The declaration reaffirms support for previous conference outcomes and highlights the importance of implementing the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement [1] - It also stresses the need for effective execution of the Convention on Biological Diversity and its protocols, particularly regarding marine-related goals [1] Funding and Goals - The declaration points out that Sustainable Development Goal 14, which focuses on the protection and sustainable use of oceans, is one of the least funded goals, indicating a need for significant financial resources to accelerate global ocean action [1] - The conference included ten thematic discussions on marine action, covering topics such as the protection and sustainable management of marine ecosystems and funding for Sustainable Development Goal 14 [2] International Cooperation - A highlight of the conference was the progress towards the entry into force of the agreement on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, which requires approval from 60 countries to become binding international law [2] - As of the conference, 50 countries had submitted their approval, with an additional 15 countries committing to do so [2] Participation and Objectives - The conference, co-hosted by France and Costa Rica from June 9 to 13, attracted 15,000 participants, aiming to prioritize ocean issues globally [2]