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Hopes high for sea change as France opens One Ocean Summit

Oceans play a fundamental role in regulating the climate. © Flickr / Creative Commons

Civil society, business leaders and policymakers are meeting in Brest for the One Ocean Summit from Wednesday, where issues such as sea levels, plastic pollution, economic development and education will take centre stage. Several initiatives are expected to be unveiled during a meeting hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.

Covering more than 70 percent of the earth's surface, oceans provide not only nourishment but act as regulators in terms of the climate.

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