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Countdown to ratify the High Seas Treaty begins, Nations prepare for its entry into force. A year since the historic High Seas Treaty to protect biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) […]
European Union Approves Ratification of High Seas Treaty The High Seas Alliance strongly welcomed the European Parliament’s vote in favour of the European Union (EU) ratification of the High Seas […]
World leaders and ocean champions urge countries to ratify the High Seas Treaty for climate security at UN climate CoP – It happened this weekend! Recognising that the ocean is […]
Nearly 70 countries sign historic UN treaty to protect high seas. Nearly 70 countries at the United Nations on Wednesday signed a first-ever treaty on protecting the international high seas, […]
High Seas Alliance applauds countries joining the High Seas Treaty ‘Race for Ratification.’ Hollywood stars, Heads of State and ocean leaders call for urgent ocean protections as Treaty opens for […]
UN adopts Treaty of the High Seas The Treaty of the High Seas was adopted by consensus and standing ovation during the United Nations meeting in New York earlier this week. […]
Leading philanthropies pledge $5m to support developing countries in adopting an ambitious High Seas Treaty. As nations negotiate high seas treaty at the United Nations, Bezos Earth Fund, Bloomberg Philanthropies, […]
Ground-breaking new treaty to safeguard life in the high seas – ministers reaffirm their ambition to finalise in March. Ministers meeting in the side-lines of CBD COP15, one of the […]
The Nature Conservancy targets High Seas Protection at scale with Our Ocean Conference commitment. The Nature Conservancy is advancing a new commitment to support the first generation of marine protected areas […]
From Treaty to reality: the science the High Seas cannot do without. Following the 3rd BBNJ Symposium in Rio, a new PML-led publication outlines how science can and must underpin its […]
As High Seas Treaty PrepCom Talks Conclude, Progress is Made, but Critical Gaps Remain As the third and final session of the United Nations’ Preparatory Commission for the High Seas […]
Historic High Seas Treaty enters into force, launching a new era of global ocean governance. The High Seas Treaty, formally the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine […]
High Seas Treaty wins the 2025 Earthshot Prize. The High Seas Treaty has been announced as the winner of the 2025 Earthshot Prize in the “Revive Our Oceans” category, a historic […]
Marine Biological Association welcomes High Seas Treaty ratification. The Marine Biological Association (MBA) has welcomed the ratification and imminent entry into force of the High Seas Treaty (formally the Agreement […]
High Seas Alliance welcomes swift action on treaty. Sigourney Weaver, President Macron, and world leaders celebrate historic milestone in New York, calling for more nations to join and secure lasting […]
Landmark High Seas Treaty set to become international law – deep sea protection must follow: DSCC reaction. Friday marked a major victory for global ocean protection: the High Seas Treaty, […]
WWF welcomes move to ratify ‘landmark’ High Seas Treaty. Rod Downie, chief adviser for polar and oceans at WWF-UK, said: “This is hugely welcome progress towards ratification of the High Seas […]
Huge wave of ratifications for High Seas Treaty marks historic progress towards entry into force. At the 3rd UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, High Seas Alliance congratulates progress on the […]
UN-backed global research movement shows benefits of tracking ocean giants for marine conservation. A team of international scientists has tracked over 100 marine megafauna species, identifying the most critical locations […]
New report warns of $14.6 billion ocean protection shortfall – but highlights trillion-dollar opportunity. Just $1.2 billion currently flows to marine protection annually – yet investing $15.8 billion per year […]
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