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Oceans: Both a victim and a possible solution to climate change

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They cover 70 percent of the planet, with over 3 billion people relying on them for their livelihoods. Oceans should be a major priority when it comes to addressing climate action. But they are in the unique position of being among the biggest victims of global warming and also offering possible solutions. Anne-Sophie Roux is an ocean activist and the Deep Sea Mining Europe lead at the Sustainable Ocean Alliance. She joined us for Perspective to tell us more.

Added on the 07/12/2023 11:25:50 - Copyright : France 24 EN

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