The ocean is fundamental to life on our planet and our future.
The ocean is an important source of the planet’s biodiversity and is vital in the climate system and water cycle.
It provides a range of ecosystem services, supplies us with oxygen to breathe, contributes to food security, nutrition and decent jobs and livelihoods, acts as a sink and reservoir of greenhouse gases and protects biodiversity, provides a means for maritime transportation.
In this episode, we focus on the participation of West Africa and the benefits of 2025 Ocean Conference.