WWF WELCOMES MOVE TO RATIFY ‘LANDMARK’ 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 Treaty.

“This is a landmark global treaty which will help to protect marine life in vast areas of international waters from the combined threats of overfishing, climate change and pollution – and contribute towards the government’s goal of protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030.

“This is an extremely important announcement, and we’re delighted it’s the first action in parliament by the new Foreign Secretary – we hope it confirms that the UK government reshuffle has done nothing to lower ambition to tackle the nature and climate crisis.”

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