Island nations agree in Tokyo on fund to address maritime conservation

Island nations agreed Thursday to establish a support fund for maritime conservation efforts as part of an action plan unveiled at the conclusion of a two-day conference in Tokyo.At the inaugural Island States Ocean Summit, participants shared concerns that the marine environment is facing a compounding crisis driven by climate change, stalled international discussions, and a shortage of experts.Agreeing that concrete action is urgently needed, they positioned the conference as a new framework for international cooperation to address such challenges.The fund will be jointly established by t…READ FULL ARTICLE