World oceans summit nets $10bn in sustainability pledges

More than 400 commitments amounting to $10 billion were made this week at an international summit on saving the oceans, host country Greece has said. The annual fundraiser, now in its ninth year, is the first such event to address all issues related to oceans.This year's three-day conference began Monday with delegates from around 120 countries.The European Union has pledged €3.5 billion to protect the world's oceans and promote sustainability through a series of initiatives.In Greece, 21 initia