Saudi climate envoy takes part in Ocean Action event in Costa Rica

Saudi Arabia’s climate envoy took part in the High Level Event on Ocean Action: Immersed in Change, the Saudi Press Agency reported early on Saturday.

Saudi Minister of State Adel Al-Jubeir led the Kingdom’s delegation to the event in the Costa Rican capital San Jose.

The meeting, taking place between June 7 and 8, seeks to spotlight globally important topics related to ocean conservation and to propel actionable measures addressing the pressing environmental crisis affecting oceans.

Fishing resources, the fight against ghost fishing gear, and the blue economy are among the topics that will be addressed by an international panel.

In 2022, the UN Ocean Conference saw significant financial pledges, totaling billions of dollars, with around 50 high-level commitments, including “an investment of at least $1 billion to support the creation, expansion, and management of marine protected areas and Indigenous and locally governed marine and coastal areas by 2030,” according to the UN.

The conference in 2017 concluded with the adoption of a “Call for Action” and 1,300 voluntary commitments towards ocean conservation.