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A major step forward for ocean protection. Ghana has announced its first-ever Marine Protected Area, safeguarding 700 km² of vital marine habitat in the Greater Cape Three Points Area. This milestone was supported by the Rapid Deployment Fund, created by 2024 Earthshot Prize Winner, the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People (HAC) — a global alliance working to protect 30% of land and ocean by 2030. By turning Prize funding into practical support, HAC is helping countries move faster, from commitment to action. Other Rapid Deployment Funded projects span the globe from Ghana to the Maldives, and are a great example of real-world impact from The Earthshot Prize and our Finalists. Read more in the comments.