After years of summits, roadmaps, and declarations, this year’s conference must deliver something tangible: a credible pathway for funding the green transition—especially in developing and emerging economies.

Last year, the Greek government took the stage as a self-declared guardian of the seas. These grand declarations now float like driftwood in shallow waters

Greece is meeting just 15% of its MPA commitments, says a report by "weseayou", and no progress has been made on its plans to ban bottom trawling in MPAs, announced at last year's Our Ocean Conference.

The United Nations celebrates World Oceans Day each year to highlight the importance of our oceans and encourage protective action to conserve and regenerate ocean ecosystems

"If we keep doing what we are doing, we will destroy it all" - President & CEO of Alta Seas and the Port of Los Angeles

Greece bolstered its drive for a greener economy with the launch of a €2 Billion Decarbonization Fund for the Greek islands.