Counterpoint

A New Approach to Preserving Ocean Biodiversity

Dec 1, 2023
Guest
Monica Medina
Monica Medina, President and CEO of Wildlife Conservation Society and former US Special Envoy for Biodiversity and Water Resources, discusses the challenges facing ocean biodiversity including pollution, overfishing, and climate impacts. The podcast explores the role of oceans in protecting biodiversity and combating climate change, the impact of world events on policymaking, the importance of the High Seas Treaty, and the significance of ocean conservation for the US economy and climate.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Challenges and Stressors Facing the Oceans
01:45 • 3min
3
The Significance of Oceans in Protecting Biodiversity and Combating Climate Change
04:57 • 4min
4
The Impact of World Events on Protecting the Oceans and Policymaking
08:57 • 3min
5
The Importance of the High Seas Treaty
11:53 • 4min
6
The Importance of Ocean Conservation for the US
15:42 • 16min