Economist, Nippon launch initiative to fight ocean pollution

Economist Group and Nippon Foundation on Wednesday launched a new initiative, titled ‘Back to Blue’ to fight against ocean pollution.

The two organization signed a letter of intent in this regard at the 8th annual World Ocean Summit held recently, said a press release.

“We are much aware of the land-based problems that occur around us, however, when it comes to understanding the multifaceted problems of the ocean that covers 70 per cent of the earth surface, I believe that our understanding is still very poor. This is already a threat to human security for every individual on this planet,” said Yohei Sasakawa, chairman of Nippon Foundation.

With the initiative, they will fight against plastic pollution, less visible nutrients and chemical contaminants, read a press release.

Lord Deighton, chairman of Economist Group, said; “We (at The Economist Group) have also developed our passion for the ocean. We held our first World Ocean Summit in 2012 after we had argued in the newspaper that the seas were in trouble, and human activities have a profound impact on ocean health.”

“It is so late we reach an commitment to save oceans which hold a vital portion of the global economy,” she added.