Countries seek ocean protection roadmap at COP31 amid record marine heat

As ocean temperatures hit records, African and EU nations are pushing for a negotiated framework at COP31 to establish measures addressing rapid ocean warming.

First covered Aug 20, 2026 · 8:07 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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37d Climate Home News As marine heat breaks records, countries seek ocean roadmap at COP31 — Africa and the EU are leading a push for COP31 to deliver a roadmap that lays out measures to protect fast-warming oceans The post As marine heat breaks…

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files.wri.org Noemb.Oceanclimateletter Final 1 (files.wri.org)

unfccc.int 2026 06 10 Ocean%20And%20Climate%20Dialogue Moi Ocean%20Finance%20Data (unfccc.int)

wmo.int Record-breaking heat and extreme weather continue

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