In Nice on Sunday, the day before the UN Ocean Conference (Unoc3), French President Emmanuel Macron harshly criticized those who try to challenge the importance of climate in the public debate, calling it "a huge mistake"

On the eve of the United Nations Ocean Conference, Emmanuel Macron stressed the importance of prioritizing climate issues, denouncing cuts to science funding as a "huge mistake". World leaders gather in Nice to discuss global emergencies threatening the oceans, with NGOs and island states hoping for concrete progress. New marine protected areas are expected to be announced to reach the global goal of 10% protection, against the backdrop of the 30% ambition by 2030.