The 11th Our Ocean Conference: Plans for Marine Protection and the Blue Economy
第 11 屆「我們的海洋」會議：海洋保護與藍色經濟計畫
Introduction
The eleventh Our Ocean Conference took place in Mombasa, Kenya, from June 16 to 18, 2026. The event aimed to create international agreements for protecting the ocean and promoting sustainable economic growth.
第 11 屆「我們的海洋」會議於 2026 年 6 月 16 日至 18 日在肯亞蒙巴薩舉行。此次活動旨在制定國際協議，以保護海洋並促進可持續經濟增長。
Main Body
The conference focused heavily on the 'blue economy,' which Kenyan officials described as a way to combine environmental protection with economic development. Principal Secretary Betsy Njagi emphasized that protecting nature and growing the economy can happen at the same time. To support this, Kenya has created a new State Department for Blue Economy and Fisheries and invested KSh20.3 billion in infrastructure, such as fishing sites and aquaculture centers.
會議重點討論了「藍色經濟」，肯亞官員將其描述為一種將環境保護與經濟發展相結合的方法。常務次長 Betsy Njagi 強調，保護自然與發展經濟可以同時進行。為了支持這一點，肯亞成立了一個新的藍色經濟及漁業部，並投資 203 億肯亞先令於基礎設施，例如漁場與水產養殖中心。
However, some leaders warned that making promises is not enough; these plans must be put into action. EU Commissioner Costas Kadis highlighted how essential ocean health is for global oxygen production, while warning against the dangers of industrial fishing and pollution. Similarly, Jamaican Minister Emmanuel Samuda stressed the need to move from declarations to real results, noting that Jamaica will host the 2029 conference in Montego Bay.
然而，部分領袖警告僅僅做出承諾是不夠的，這些計畫必須付諸行動。歐盟委員 Costas Kadis 強調了海洋健康對全球氧氣產量至關重要，同時警告工業化捕魚與污染的危險。同樣地，牙買加部長 Emmanuel Samuda 強調需要從宣言轉向實際成果，並指出牙買加將在蒙特哥貝舉辦 2029 年的會議。
Finally, leaders from developing nations discussed the need for fairness. President William Ruto argued that wealthy nations should share the financial burden of marine protection, as developing countries are often the least responsible for environmental damage. President Hussein Mwinyi of Zanzibar agreed, explaining that while the blue economy is vital for Tanzania's GDP, the country still struggles with coastal erosion and illegal fishing.
最後，來自開發中國家的領袖討論了公平性的需求。總統 William Ruto 主張富裕國家應分擔海洋保護的財政負擔，因為開發中國家對環境破壞的責任通常最低。桑給巴總統 Hussein Mwinyi 表示贊同，他解釋雖然藍色經濟對坦尚尼亞的 GDP 至關重要，但該國仍面臨海岸侵蝕與非法捕魚的挑戰。
Conclusion
The conference ended with more than 300 commitments worth about US$5.7 billion. Canada was announced as the host for the twelfth conference.
會議結束時共有 300 多項承諾，總值約 57 億美元。加拿大被宣布為第 12 屆會議的主辦國。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The "B2 Leap": Moving from Simple to Complex Ideas
An A2 student says: "Kenya wants to protect the ocean and make money." A B2 student says: "Kenya aims to combine environmental protection with economic development."
The Secret Sauce: Collocations of Balance
To reach B2, you must stop using simple verbs like 'get' or 'do' and start using verbs that describe relationships between two ideas. In this text, we find the perfect bridge: "Combine [X] with [Y]."
🛠️ How to use it
Instead of saying two things are happening at the same time, use this structure to show a professional connection:
Combine (Action A) with (Action B)
- Example from text: "...combine environmental protection with economic development."
- Your new way of speaking: "I want to combine my passion for art with my studies in business."
🚩 The "Action Gap" (Vocabulary Expansion)
Look at how the text describes the difference between talking and doing. This is a core B2 skill: Nuance.
| A2 Level (Basic) | B2 Level (Advanced) | Why it's better |
|---|---|---|
| Making promises | Putting plans into action | Shows a process/result |
| Saying things | Making declarations | More formal and precise |
| Important | Essential | Stronger emotional weight |
Pro Tip: Notice how the text uses "Similarly" to connect two people saying the same thing. Stop using "And" or "Also" at the start of every sentence. Use Similarly to sound like a sophisticated speaker.