Japan PM Suga vows to utilize ocean in achieving net zero carbon world

Japan will take the lead in efforts to achieve a net zero carbon world by utilizing ocean-based renewable energy sources, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Thursday.Suga's declaration came a day after he and 13 other world leaders released a manifesto outlining how their countries will prioritize ocean conservation without impinging on economic activity.The first leadership statement issued by the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy, or the Ocean Panel, said its members are committed to managing sustainably 100 percent of ocean areas under their national jurisdiction by 2025.T…READ FULL ARTICLE