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The World Just Promised Billions, But Will the Ocean Benefit?
The world just pledged more than $6.4 billion for ocean conservation at the 2026 Our Ocean Conference, but history tells us that big announcements do not always lead to meaningful action. In this episode, we unpack what was actually announced, who made the commitments, and why the headline number is only part of the story. You'll learn why this year's conference in Kenya was especially significant and what makes these commitments different from legally binding agreements.
We also explore the question that rarely gets asked: how do we know whether these promises will ever become real…
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