Philanthropy must dive deeper
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A marine scientist checks the condition of coral reefs in Moo Koh Similan Marine National Park, Phangnga province, on Wednesday. (Photo: DNP)
Long-term global stability depends heavily on what happens in the ocean. Nowhere is this more evident than in Asia, home to much of the Coral Triangle and vast mangrove and seagrass ecosystems that sustain fisheries, protect coastal communities, and store massive amounts of carbon. Together, these ecosystems underpin food security, employment, and climate resilience across the continent and beyond.
Yet, despite its importance, the ocean plays a marginal role in investment, governance, and planning decisions. Less than 1% of global philanthropic funding is directed towards ocean health, and an even smaller share reaches Asia.
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