$14.6-bln funding gap threatens 2030 ocean conservation targets, report warns

Published 00:01 on June 5, 2025 / Last updated at 12:42 on June 3, 2025 / / Americas, Asia Pacific, Biodiversity, EMEA, Europe

Just $1.2 billion currently flows to marine protection annually, compared to the $15.8 bln needed every year to protect and conserve at least 30% of the world's oceans by 2030, according to a report released on Thursday.
Just $1.2 billion currently flows to marine protection annually, compared to the $15.8 bln needed every year to protect and conserve at least 30% of the world's oceans by 2030, according to a report released on Thursday.


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