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A state of complacency continues to exist when it comes to climate action and urgent action is needed as we are on the path of losing this planet completely to natural disasters. Climate change has significant implications for sea level rise and ocean pollution. It has unleashed certain risks that must be managed in sync with the technological, demographic and political shifts. Vital steps are needed for ocean protection and conservation as marine pollution can have local impact as well complex international implications. The rich ocean biodiversity and the complex interdependence among the species inhabiting these oceans are disrupted by a large magnitude of plastic pollution and its interlinked effects. Hence, it is important that leaders pursue an environmentally conscious and responsible development process. Collective action, particularly driven by youth is also necessary. Climate change summits have failed in addressing the existential threat faced by small island nations who are the first and biggest victims of sea level rise. Regarding the role of civil society and non- governmental organizations, an organization named Conabio shows a successful way in addressing the conflict between agriculture and conservation. The launch of the POP (Protect Our Planet) Ocean Initiative aims to bring together young people around the world to work on conservation initiatives.
• Since marine pollution affects all countries, both developed and developing, its solution is possible only through collaboration among them.
• Appropriate environmental education should be used as a vehicle to create change.
Proceedings from WSDF 2020: https://worldsdf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WSDF-2020-Report.pdf
WSDF 2020: https://worldsdf.org/events/durango-mexico-march-2020/