E&M
2024/1
Beyond Awareness. Calling Companies to Action
The health of the ocean is vital for our survival and well-being. Over 40 percent of the world’s population relies on biodiversity and services offered by marine ecosystems. The ocean supports unique habitats, and the ecosystem services it provides include provisioning, regulating, and cultural services, thus ensuring a fundamental contribution to global social and economic development. While the importance of protecting the ocean is increasingly acknowledged, progress remains slow compared to the growing threats to marine ecosystems. Awareness of the pressures on marine ecosystems is critical, but not sufficient. There is a need to move from awareness to action by taking concrete steps to protect the ocean.