Prince William Urges Global Action to Protect Oceans at Monaco Forum

Prince William, the Prince of Wales, delivered a powerful speech at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum in Monaco on World Oceans Day, urging world leaders to take urgent action to protect the oceans. He highlighted the critical importance of healthy oceans, which generate half the world's oxygen, regulate climate, and provide food for over three billion people, yet only 3% of ocean areas are currently protected compared to the 30% target set for 2030. William emphasized the ongoing damage caused by human activity, including rising sea temperatures, plastic pollution, and overfishing, and called for global, national, and local action to preserve marine ecosystems. The event, attended by prominent leaders such as French President Emmanuel Macron and Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves Robles, was a key moment ahead of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference and showcased the progress of past winners of William's Earthshot Prize, which supports innovative environmental solutions. With King Charles undergoing cancer treatment, William's role as a global statesman and environmental advocate is becoming more prominent. He concluded with a hopeful message inspired by Sir David Attenborough, calling on everyone to think big and act to save the seas and, by extension, the planet.