UN chief launches plan to tackle ‘precarious state’ of seas

The UN chief has announced an initiative to protect oceans from pollution and over-fishing and to combat rising sea levels which threaten hundreds of millions of people.

Secretary general Ban Ki-moon said the “Oceans Compact” initiative sets out a strategic vision for the UN system to more effectively tackle the “precarious state” of the world’s seas.

He highlighted the “grave threat” from pollution, excessive fishing, and global warming.