English

  • Widespread Public Support: A recent survey of 1,000 South Korean adults revealed that 90.2% support the expansion of marine protected areas (MPAs).
  • Key Conservation Metrics: 97% of respondents prioritize marine environmental protection, 84.7% favor the creation of "no-take zones," and 82.1% support the global "30x30" initiative (protecting 30% of oceans by 2030).
  • Focus on Substantive Action: Environmental advocacy groups are urging the government to prioritize meaningful ecological outcomes over mere numerical targets.
  • Call for International Leadership: Stakeholders are calling for Seoul to play a proactive role in the BBNJ Agreement to protect biodiversity in high-seas regions beyond national jurisdictions.

中文

  • 广泛的公众支持： 最近一项针对 1,000 名韩国成年人的调查显示，90.2% 的受访者支持扩大海洋保护区（MPAs）。
  • 关键保护指标： 97% 的受访者认为海洋环境保护至关重要，84.7% 支持建立禁止捕捞和资源开采的“禁采区”，82.1% 支持全球“30x30”倡议（即到 2030 年保护全球 30% 的海洋）。
  • 关注实质性行动： 环保团体敦促政府应专注于实现实质性的生态成果，而非仅仅满足于数字目标。
  • 呼吁国际领导力： 相关方呼吁首尔在《国家管辖范围外海洋生物多样性养护和可持续利用协定》（BBNJ 协定）中发挥积极作用，以保护公海地区的生物多样性。