⇒ Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the high-level segment of One Ocean Summit on 11th February 2022.
» The fifth edition of the One Planet Summit was entirely dedicated to the Ocean.
- The ocean, which covers more than 70% of our planet, feeds us, regulate our climate, and generate most of the oxygen we breathe.
- The ocean also serves as the foundation for much of the world’s economy, supporting sectors from tourism to fisheries to international shipping.
» The high-level segment of the Summit was also addressed by several Heads of States and Governments including Germany, United Kingdom, South Korea, Japan, Canada, among others.
Organised by:
One Ocean Summit was organised by France from 9-11 February, 2022 in Brest, France, in cooperation with the United Nations and the World Bank.
Aim:
The objective of the Summit was to mobilise the international community to take tangible action towards preserving and supporting healthy and sustainable ocean ecosystems.