The latest installment of the International Editors-in-Chief Roundtable recently took place, focusing on the theme: “Transformation in Global Ocean Governance Amid Profound Changes Unseen in a Century.” Senior executives from leading media organizations in China, India, Kazakhstan, Nepal, and other countries engaged in in-depth discussions on the global challenges of ocean governance, the role of technology, ecological conservation, and multilateral cooperation.

In recent years, intensified climate change and growing human activity have drawn global attention to worsening issues such as ocean acidification, plastic pollution, and declining marine biodiversity. Meng Yuhong, deputy editor-in-chief of Global Times, noted that China has demonstrated the responsibility as a major country through its marine cooperation projects and ecological protection efforts under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Cao Yonggang, deputy editor-in-chief of Qingdao Daily, emphasized China’s consistent adherence to the principles of equality, consultation, co-governance, and shared benefits, which has helped inject momentum into the reform of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Serik Korzhumbayev, Editor-in-Chief of the DKNews, stressed the media’s responsibility in environmental reporting, calling for cross-border collaborative journalism to raise public awareness of the ongoing marine ecological crisis.

At the same time, technology is reshaping the way ocean governance is practiced. Meng Yuhong cited China’s Shenhai-1 deep-sea gas field and the Qinhuangdao 32-6 intelligent oilfield as examples of how artificial intelligence and satellite remote sensing technologies are being applied in resource development and ecological monitoring.

Sitaram Bholaram Mewati, editor-in-chief of Mumbai Messenger, India, advocated for enhanced data sharing and the development of green marine technologies to strengthen global governance capacity.

Dong Shaopeng, former deputy editor-in-chief of Securities Daily and a noted financial commentator, added a note of caution, warning that without institutional innovation, technological monopolies could deepen global inequality.

As global climate governance becomes increasingly complex, ocean-related issues are emerging as a litmus test for the effectiveness of multilateral cooperation. Kaushal Ghimire, editor at Radio Nepal, called for closer alignment between marine governance and climate action.

Meng Yuhong also emphasized the irreplaceable role of the media in this process: driving public engagement, ensuring ecological accountability, and mobilizing international public opinion to drive action on marine conservation.

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