BAKU, Azerbaijan & SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 18, 2024-- At the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), Ant International , a digital payment and financial technology leader, announced the launch of AquaViva, its new global programme for marine conservation, which aims to support healthy marine ecosystems through the company’s digital innovations and open collaborative partnerships. Ant International will focus on marine conservation as a key aspect of its environmental sustainability efforts. This press release features multimedia.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241118366551/en/ AquaViva introduced at the Singapore Pavilion at COP29 (Photo: Business Wire) The ocean represents our greatest ally against the impacts of climate change.
It generates 50 percent of the oxygen we need, absorbs 25 percent of all carbon dioxide emissions and captures 90 percent of the excess heat generated by these emissions. Although over 190 countries adopted the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework – an international commitment to better protect the planet, only 8% of the ocean is protected so far, short of the 30% target necessary to sustain the ocean’s benefits for our people and environment. Ant International leverages innovation and partnerships to drive positive change Ant International aims to leverage its expertise in tech innovation and reach via digital platforms to mobilise the global community that its businesses serve or intersect.
