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Op-Ed: Empowering Women in Ocean Science is Crucial to Environmental Recovery Efforts in Asia-Pacific

13 Sept 11:58 Key points summarised by AI

Empowering women in ocean science is paramount for environmental recovery in Asia-Pacific, with pioneers like Aileen Tan demonstrating critical contributions to understanding and preserving ocean health.
Oceans are vital for global well-being, regulating climate and providing resources, yet face immense pressure from human activities, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive scientific solutions.
While opportunities for women in Asia-Pacific ocean science have grown, they remain underrepresented, with only 30% of researchers being female, highlighting persistent challenges despite their significant impact.
Achieving gender equality in ocean science is essential for fostering innovation and international cooperation, a key objective of the UN Decade of Ocean Science to ensure a sustainable and resilient ocean for all.

Today 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's detained Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, received a package from Britain's King Charles III, which included two gardening books, a sealed envelope, and diplomatic communication.
The event marked the first release of images of Suu Kyi in two months and saw Myanmar authorities describe her as a "special female prisoner" for the first time.
Suu Kyi, who was deposed in a 2021 military coup that triggered an ongoing civil war, remains under house arrest on charges that rights groups contend are politically motivated.