The Our Ocean Conference in Kenya
肯尼亞的「我們的海洋」會議
Introduction
Leaders met in Mombasa, Kenya, from June 16 to 18, 2026. They talked about how to protect the ocean and make money from it.
各國領袖於 2026 年 6 月 16 日至 18 日在肯尼亞的蒙巴薩會面。他們討論了如何保護海洋以及如何從中獲利。
Main Body
Kenya wants a 'blue economy.' This means they want to protect the sea and grow their business at the same time. Kenya spent a lot of money on new fishing centers.
肯尼亞想要一個「藍色經濟」。這意味著他們希望在保護海洋的同時，也發展商業。肯尼亞在新的漁業中心投入了大量資金。
Some leaders said that talking is not enough. They want real action. They worry about pollution and too much fishing. Jamaica will host the next big meeting in 2029.
一些領袖表示，僅僅討論是不夠的。他們想要實際行動。他們擔心污染和過度捕魚的問題。牙買加將於 2029 年主辦下一次大型會議。
President Ruto said rich countries must help poor countries. He says it is not fair for poor countries to pay for all the ocean problems. Zanzibar also wants to stop illegal fishing.
魯多總統表示，富裕國家必須幫助貧窮國家。他認為讓貧窮國家承擔所有海洋問題是不公平的。桑給巴也希望停止非法捕魚。
Conclusion
The meeting ended with 300 promises. These promises are worth 5.7 billion dollars. Canada will host the next meeting.
會議在 300 項承諾中結束。這些承諾價值 57 億美元。加拿大將主辦下一次會議。
Vocabulary Learning
🧩 The 'Want' Pattern
In the text, we see the word want used many times. For A2 students, this is the best way to talk about needs and desires.
How to use it:
Person + want / wants + thing or action
Examples from the story:
- Kenya wants a blue economy. (Kenya = one country → add 's')
- They want real action. (They = many people → no 's')
- Zanzibar wants to stop illegal fishing. (Zanzibar = one place → add 's')
🌍 Words for Places & People
Notice how the article groups things. You can use these simple labels in your own speaking:
- Rich countries Countries with a lot of money.
- Poor countries Countries with little money.
- Leaders The people in charge.
Quick Tip: To describe a person or place, just put the adjective (rich/poor) before the noun (countries).