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UK introduces landmark legislation to protect world’s ocean

New legislation brings Britain a step closer to ratifying the High Seas Treaty and meeting its pledge to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030…reports Asian Lite News The government has

September 12, 2025

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India, France agree on blue economy roadmap and ocean governance

India and France underscored that fisheries are a vital economic sector and play a decisive role in food security and livelihood security, particularly for coastal populations…reports Asian Lite News India and France

February 21, 2022

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UK govt supports efforts to protect ocean with £2M investment

During his visits to Ecuador and Costa Rica this week, Lord Goldsmith had the opportunity to see some of the work that is already under way in the Eastern Pacific…reports Asian Lite

January 28, 2022

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‘Message in a bottle’ for COP26 leaders

In stage two, the four new tracking devices could pass over deep ocean trenches, across major migratory routes for marine mammals and birds, possibly beaching on distant shores…reports Vishal Gulati. On the

November 12, 2021

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Now, a handbook to help nations tackle ocean acidification

Tackling this challenge requires technical expertise and capacity that are often not available in Commonwealth countries…reports Asian Lite News. A new policy handbook will help Commonwealth governments put in place strategies to

April 29, 2021

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France likely to join Indian Ocean initiative

During his visit, the French Foreign Minister will meet top leadership including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will hold extensive talks with his counterpart S Jaishankar….reports Naveen Kapoor French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves

April 13, 2021

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