🐢🐤 The Sargasso Sea is home to many endemic species, including the critically endangered green, hawksbill, loggerhead and Kemp’s ridley turtles and the Bermuda petrel, known as the cahow, which was believed extinct until the 1950s. There are many remarkable things about the Sargasso Sea, not least of which is that it’s the only sea in the world that has no land borders. However, the threats of the fishing industry and pollution put this biodiversity-rich area at risk. On #EndangeredSpeciesDay, we call for protection for the Sargasso Sea to be designated as one of the first #HighSeas #MPAs under the #HighSeasTreaty. 📷 Shane Gross/Greenpeace
I support the High Seas Treaty! @highseasalliance officially known as the BBNJ (Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction) Treaty! This agreement is structured around four key pillars: marine genetic resources (MGRs), including questions on the sharing of benefits; area-based management tools (ABMTs), including marine protected areas; environmental impact assessments (EIAs); and capacity building and the transfer of marine technology. This treaty is particularly beneficial for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) as it addresses several of their unique challenges. The MGRs pillar ensures equitable access to and sharing of benefits from marine genetic resources, providing SIDS with opportunities for innovation and economic development (creation and advancement of the biotech industry). ABMTs, including marine protected areas, help conserve critical marine ecosystems that SIDS rely on for food security, tourism, and coastal protection. EIAs ensure that the environmental impacts of activities in ABNJ are assessed, preventing activities that could harm marine environments vital to SIDS livelihoods and culture. One key benefit for SIDS is capacity building and technology transfer which will enable SIDS to participate effectively in marine conservation and sustainable use, thereby enhancing their resilience and sustainable development. It is time to RATIFY the BBNJ as it supports the sustainable development of SIDS; promoting environmental health, economic opportunities, and global cooperation. #BBNJ #HighSeasTreaty #HighSeas #RaceForRatification
#Repost 📷 by @myoceanhope: Ahoy ahoy! Welcome to our brand new series #OceanLiteracyForAll💡 Quick question: Did you know that only about 1/3 of the ocean is under a country's control? Buckle up people! We're diving deep into #BBNJ: What is the High Seas Treaty, and what is Malaysia's stance on BBNJ? Why should we care, and most importantly, why should YOU care? Swipe left to learn more about BBNJ and how it shapes a healthy ocean future! Eager to learn more? Follow us and stay tuned for PART 2🌊 #SustainableOceanAlliance #SOAMYOceanHope #OceanLiteracy #HighSeas #HighSeasTreaty #RaceForRatification #MakingWaves
Which countries have signed the #HighSeasTreaty and which ones have ratified it? Find out in our map 🌊👆🗺️ #30x30 #saveourseas #mpa #marineprotectedarea #internationalwaters #environmentalpolicy
🗺️ The Emperor Seamounts, between the northwesternmost point of the Hawaiian Islands and the Kuril-Kamchatka Trench, support vast biodiversity. 🐦 Did you know that the world’s oldest known wild bird, an albatross named Wisdom, has been foraging in the area for at least the last 70 years? On #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, we celebrate migratory bird species that make some of #HighSeas spots biologically special so much so that we think they could become the first generation of High Seas #MPAs under the #HighSeasTreaty.
📢 Monaco has ratified the #HighSeasTreaty 🎉 Now 5 Treaty champions 🇵🇼 🇨🇱 🇧🇿 🇸🇨 🇲🇨 are taking the lead in the #RaceForRatification! Their commitment to transforming the #BBNJ Agreement into action brings us 5 ratifications closer to implementation and entry into force by the 3rd UN Ocean Conference in June 2025 #UNOC25.
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Breaking News! The High Seas Treaty has been approved! This landmark international law is a huge win for our planet! It will protect our oceans and marine life like never before, ensuring a healthier and more sustainable future for generations to come. With this treaty, we can: Safeguard marine biodiversity and preserve the beauty of our oceans Prevent overfishing and protect vulnerable species Reduce plastic pollution and keep our oceans clean Promote sustainable tourism and support coastal communities Encourage international cooperation and solidarity This treaty is a testament to the power of global cooperation and determination. Let’s celebrate this achievement and continue working together to protect our planet! #HighSeasTreaty #OceanConservation #Sustainability #MarineLife #InternationalCooperation #GlobalGoals #planetoverprofit
👏 Congratulations to Nigeria🇳🇬 for adding its signature to the #BBNJ Treaty. 🎊 With Nigeria's recent signature of the #HighSeasTreaty, 9⃣0⃣ countries have now officially committed to its ratification! 👏🏿 We applaud Nigeria for its leadership, working with ECOWAS (West African) countries to support the Treaty, and look forward to their ratification soon.
🌊 Big News in Ocean Conservation! 🌍 On April 24, 2024, the European Parliament voted for the EU to ratify the High Seas Treaty, marking a crucial milestone in the #RaceForRatification. This sends an important message to the rest of the world that the EU is serious about its role as a leader in ocean protection. 🔍 What This Means: The vote in the European Parliament is an important part of a global effort to secure at least 60 ratifications needed for the treaty's entry into force. With the EU's backing, the focus now shifts to individual EU member states to expedite their national ratification processes. 🤝 EU's Leadership Role: The EU has played a pivotal role in the negotiations of the High Seas Treaty. This most recent vote in favour of the Treaty highlights their continued leadership in global ocean governance. 🌐 Looking Forward: The goal is to reach the necessary ratifications by the 3rd UN Ocean Conference in June 2025 in Nice, France. This is a critical step towards protecting our ocean for future generations. 👏 Support Needed: Now, more than ever, EU member states need to act swiftly. The EU’s concerted effort can help avoid a #MarathonForRatification and ensure timely protection of the ocean. ©Artificier Cascadia/Getty Images @highseasalliance #highseas #HighSeasTreaty #eu #goodnews #ocean #protection #conservation
Register for our upcoming Ocean Knowledge Series Webinar on Global Ocean Governance 🌊 🌎 🗓 Wed 15 May 1-2PM AEST 🗓 With close to two-thirds of the world’s ocean area lying beyond the national jurisdiction of individual states, governing the vast, interconnected ocean ‘commons’ requires unprecedented international cooperation and coordination across a complex and rapidly-evolving policy environment. We are delighted to be hosting an expert panel who will share their oceanic expertise and provide the latest updates on: 📕 the Law of the Sea and Ocean Governance 📕 with Prof. Donald Rothwell (Australian National University) 🌊 The High Seas Biodiversity Treaty 🌊 with Nichola Clark (The Pew Charitable Trusts) ♻ The Global Plastics Treaty ♻ with Dr. Tony Worby (Minderoo Foundation) Dr Lucy Buxton will also provide an update on key insights and outcomes from the recent @unoceandecade Conference. Register here: https://console.humanitix.com/console/my-events/662f3c645f40bbf5d1f70fef (in bio) #Plasticstreaty #Highseastreaty #UNCLOS #bbnj
The High Seas achieved great success at @ourocean2024! 👏✒️ ✍️The #HighSeasTreaty was one of the key themes at the latest Our Ocean Conference. It would have been hard to leave without hearing about the importance of the Treaty and the need to ratify it as soon as possible. We had a great time: from a great side-event with governments calling on countries to swiftly ratify and implement the #HighSeasTreaty by #UNOC25, Seychelles🇸🇨 announcing they deposited their ratification at the UN just a few days before to 🐙 Octavia's tentacle in the blue sky of Athens and the announcement of the new 6 Youth Ambassadors @earthecho – it was a high-energy week! 🔥 With the Olympic flame being lit for the Paris Olympic Games, this flame is a poignant symbol of hope for the ocean. For the High Seas, we hope this spark ignites the political leadership needed for the High Seas and our collective futures. #OurOceanGreece #RaceForRatification
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Ahoy ahoy! Welcome to our brand new series #OceanLiteracyForAll💡 Quick question: Did you know that only about 1/3 of the ocean is under a country's control? Buckle up people! We're diving deep into #BBNJ: What is the High Seas Treaty, and what is Malaysia's stance on BBNJ? Why should we care, and most importantly, why should YOU care? Swipe left to learn more about BBNJ and how it shapes a healthy ocean future! Eager to learn more? Follow us and stay tuned for PART 2🌊 #SustainableOceanAlliance #SOAMYOceanHope #OceanLiteracy #HighSeas #HighSeasTreaty #RaceForRatification #MakingWaves #DefendTheDeep
🌊 Over the weekend, BREEF had the incredible opportunity to tour the world renowned Greenpeace Arctic Sunrise boat! We were deeply honored to meet the amazing team who work and live aboard this iconic vessel, and learned about the vessel’s inspiring history and mission to protect our planet. Greenpeace is currently visiting the Bahamas to engage with government officials and locals. Their visit comes at a crucial time as The Bahamian government recently signed the High Seas Treaty, agreeing to the protection of the High Seas worldwide. 🌊 Stay tuned for more updates on the high seas treaty and with Greenpeace and their ongoing efforts to safeguard our oceans! Be sure to follow them on their social @greenpeaceships . . #greenpeace #ArcticSunrise #HighSeasTreaty #OceanConservation #BahamasBound #breef242 #Earthday #BREEF #OceanConservation #protectourplanet
Turning the Tide: Palau and Chile Lead the Way. With only 1% of the ocean beyond maritime borders currently protected, this treaty marks a crucial step forward. Read more: https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/01/23/high-seas-treaty-palau-and-chile-first-countries-to-ratify-deal-to-protect-international-w #HighSeasTreaty #OceanProtection
*** UPDATE *** SWIPE VOOR DETAILS UN GLOBAL OCEAN TREATY 🌎🌊🦀 Vorige week heeft het Europees Parlement gestemd voor het ratificeren (bekrachtigen) van het verdrag voor de bescherming van de oceanen, ook wel het High Seas Treaty of Oceanenverdrag genoemd. Dit verdrag heeft als doel om de biodiversiteit op zee in gebieden buiten nationale jurisdictie te beschermen tegen de exploitatie van mariene hulpbronnen. 🌊 Momenteel is namelijk slechts 1% van de internationale wateren beschermd. Het Oceanenverdrag moet dit verhogen naar 30% tegen 2030. De High Seas zijn open voor alle staten en staan niet onder jurisdictie van kuststaten. Er zijn wel regels voor het gebruik van de High Seas, maar er zijn weinig inhoudelijk regels over de bescherming ervan. 🐟🐙🪸 De oceanen zijn ook van belang voor voedsel, klimaatverandering, transport, recreatie, economie en medicijnen. Oceanen nemen een groot deel van de CO2 (koolstofdioxide) die wij uitstoten op en reguleren het klimaat en weerpatronen. 🌦️ Het ratificeren van het verdrag door de Europese Unie is een goede stap in de richting van de inwerkingtreding van het verdrag. Hiervoor is namelijk vereist dat 60 landen het verdrag hebben geratificeerd. Tot nu toe is het verdrag slechts door 4 landen geratificeerd. Nu zullen daar de 27 landen van de Europese Unie bij komen. 🇪🇺 Bij de onderhandelingen voor het Oceanenverdrag zijn 175 landen betrokken. Dit zijn bijna alle landen ter wereld, gezien het aantal officieel erkende staten 196 bedraagt. 💪🏼 De EU heeft hiermee een belangrijke stap gezet om de biodiversiteit op volle zee te beschermen. Hopelijk volgen snel andere landen. 🌎 Bronnen: Europees Parlement, WWF, High Seas Alliance, National Ocean Service #UnitedNations #VerenigdeNaties #VolleZee #HighSeas #Zeebodem #Seabed #EuropeseUnie #EuropeesParlement #Biodiversiteit #Oceanenverdrag #HighSeasTreaty #Exploitatie #Exploitation #BeschermdNatuurgebied #Protectedarea #Ocean #oceans
Here’s a wave of GOOD NEWS for corals. From deep-freezing coral sperm and larvae to using biodegradable straws that protect corals from predators, this monthly wrap-up brings you an extra dose of excitement and hope #ForCoral Swipe to unveil the #happyheadlines and follow the links below to read the articles 🪸 https://phys.org/news/2024-03-climate-pollution-imperil-coral-reefs.html and http://cordap.org 🪸Modys et al (2024) https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-024-01283-0 🪸https://phys.org/news/2024-04-scientists-grasping-straws-infant-corals.html 🪸Becker et al (2024) https://enviromicro-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1462-2920.16610 🪸https://highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratification/table-of-countries/ 🪸Duane et al (2024) https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0299916 🪸https://www.kaust.edu.sa/en/news/worlds-largest-coral-restoration-project-unveiled-in-the-red-sea What's your favourite news? Tell us in the comments! #oceannews #forcoral #corals #seychelles #belize #coralrestoration #research #coralreefs #microbes #highseas #highseastreaty #frozen
We are so excited for this week's Great Decisions lecture by Hiroko Muraki Gottlieb. 1) Finally, some good news - ICYMI last month the UN finalized the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction treaty after decades of negotiation. This High Seas Treaty represents the first-ever treaty agreed to protect approximately two-thirds of the world’s oceans from climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. Yay! 2) Hiroko has a wealth of knowledge & expertise in climate change strategy, environmental law, marine conservation, policymaking, and stakeholder engagement. She's on the writing team of the upcoming UN Third World Ocean Assessment as an expert on ocean governance and we're lucky to hear her present. 3) UMSL Global made this webinar super accessible - it's free and online on Thursday, 5/2 at noon. LInk in our bio to register -- or contact @umsl_isp. Image source & more info on the High Seas Treaty also linked in bio. #UMSLGlobal #HighSeasTreaty #MarineConservation #30x30 #SaveOurSeas
During the 28th regular meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, held from 13-20 November 2023, an MOU for collaboration between the Secretariats of ICCAT and SSC was agreed. This MOU was signed by Camile Manel, Executive Secretary of ICCAT, and David Freestone, Executive Secretary of the Sargasso Sea Commission, in March 2024. The MOU lays out a framework for collaboration on knowledge exchange for the ecosystem approach to fisheries management in ICCAT, and on developing data sharing approaches for fisheries, habitats, and related species in the Sargasso Sea. #iccat #rfmo #tuna #atlanticocean #mou #highseastreaty #sargassosea
🚨HIGH SEAS TREATY UPDATE🚨 The EU @europeanparliament has voted in favour of ratifying the #HighSeasTreaty. 🇪🇺 With two-thirds of the world's oceans considered High Seas (including the Central Arctic Ocean) the Treaty is a landmark, legally binding contract to protect the biodiversity in these vulnerable oceans outside of countries’ maritime borders, including the seabed. Whilst the EU itself does not count as a signatory party, its ratification along with those of its 27 member states will greatly influence the advancement towards the treaty's implementation. For the Treaty to come into force, 60 countries must sign AND ratify it. So far the Treaty has been signed by 89 countries, and 4 have formally ratified: Palau🇵🇼, Chile🇨🇱, Belize 🇧🇿 and Seychelles 🇸🇨. Source: euronews.com #BBNJ #MaritimeLaw #MPAs #CAO #Arctic #Biodiversity #PolarConservation
👏 Congratulations to the EU🇪🇺 @europeanparliament for voting in favour of the #HighSeasTreaty ratification. Leadership by the EU member states is now critical to ensure that the High Seas Treaty secures the 60 ratifications required for entry into force by the UN Ocean Conference in Nice #UNOC25 as a key milestone for ocean action. 🗨️ "This progress provides a big boost to EU countries to accelerate the ratification of this important Treaty at a member state level, and sends an important signal to the rest of the world that the EU is serious about prioritising greater ocean protection with international law as a matter of urgency,” - Rebecca Hubbard, Director of the High Seas Alliance. ℹ️ Under EU law, the #HighSeasTreaty requires ratification at both the EU and EU member state level. When the EU and its 27 member states deposit their instruments of ratification at the UN, it will have a significant impact on the progress of the #RaceForRatification. Read the Press Release in link in bio.
What are the current challenges of legal frameworks in marine conservation? Join our free #LiveWebinar this Thursday, April 25 where Jade Jones (@culawsoc) and colleagues will delve into this question in the context of marine protected areas in the High Seas in relation to the biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction ( #BBNJ) Treaty. 🔗 Link in bio to register #MarineConservation #OceanConservation #OceanEquity #OceanNexus #MPAs #Equity #UNCLOS #ABNJ #HighSeasTreaty #LawoftheSea #OceanGovernance #OneOceanOnePlanet #MarineLife #Biodiversity #raceforratification
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Is youth ocean leadership radical? @dr.sylviaearle says we’re simply ahead of our time. What’s the alternative? Sit around and do nothing when your house is on fire? The message is clear. At no other point in human history do we know as much as we do now. Science tells us that the habitability of our blue planet is at risk. This Earth day, consider advocating for #ourocean: 🌊 Ratify the #BBNJ treaty. We need to protect the biodiversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) for critical progress towards protecting 30% of the global ocean by 2030 (30x30). ⛔️ Stop deep sea mining. Our ocean cannot recover from an industry that drives mass exploitation of our planet’s greatest carbon sink. 🌏 Raise your voice. World leaders are gathering in Ottawa, Canada for the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) to develop a legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment. 🪸 Spread the word. @noaa recently announced the world’s fourth mass coral reef bleaching event triggered by extraordinary ocean temperatures. #OurOcean2024 #OurOceanYLS #HighSeasTreaty #OurOceanConference #JointheAlliance
#REPOST @greenpeaceuk with @get__repost__app Warming oceans are causing havoc for marine life - we must take action if we want to protect our oceans. On 25th April, UK parliament will be debating the Global Ocean Treaty. We need all MPs to attend and speak up for our oceans - so we can get this massive conservation project over the line. Make sure you tell your MP to attend the debate and help pass the Global Ocean Treaty into law immediately. Link in bio @greenpeaceuk #Nature #Oceans #MarineLife #GlobalOceanTreaty #HighSeasTreaty #UKPolitics #BluePlanet #repostandroid #repostw10
Warming oceans are causing havoc for marine life - we must take action if we want to protect our oceans. On 25th April, UK parliament will be debating the Global Ocean Treaty. We need all MPs to attend and speak up for our oceans - so we can get this massive conservation project over the line. Make sure you tell your MP to attend the debate and help pass the Global Ocean Treaty into law immediately. Link in bio @greenpeaceuk #Nature #Oceans #MarineLife #GlobalOceanTreaty #HighSeasTreaty #UKPolitics #BluePlanet
Positive climate news for Earth Month 🐋🌊 All the things that have made us feel hopeful in the past year. Check back tomorrow for another feel good update! Palau and Chile became the first two countries to ratify the UN High Seas Treaty which was adopted by the UN in June 2023 to protect 60% of the planet’s ocean. Who’s next? Ready to take climate action? We’re here to help you on emissions measurement, reduction, offset & employee engagement. #OceanConversation #EarthMonth #PositiveNews #saveouroceans #highseastreaty #climateactionnow #climatechange
🌐 Urgent Call for Ocean Protection: Ratify the "High Seas" Treaty Now! Join the #EuropeanUnion and 13 nations in their urgent call to ratify the #HighSeasTreaty to protect our oceans. Highlighted at the #OurOcean conference, this global pact is crucial for shielding marine life from destructive activities and achieving the "30 by 30" conservation goal. With over €3.5 billion pledged for ocean #Sustainability, let’s unite to preserve our planet's vital marine resources for future generations! Link in bio.🔗
Today during our side-event at @ourocean2024, the governments of Belgium🇧🇪 Chile🇨🇱 Costa Rica🇨🇷 France🇫🇷 Korea🇰🇷 Palau🇵🇼 Nigeria🇳🇬 & EU🇪🇺 called on nations to prioritise the ratification and implementation of the #HighSeasTreaty, and committed to ensure it swiftly secures the 60 ratifications needed to enter into force. This call came after Seychelles🇸🇨 was officially named as the first African nation to ratify the new Treaty at the UN. Together, we celebrated the progress made on the High Seas Treaty and kept high the urgency of the call to all world leaders to ensure its early ratification and implementation by #UNOC25. Read the PR in link in bio. @nrdc_org @bloombergdotorg @mission_blue @pewenvironment @iucn_congress @undoalos @unep @earthecho @virginijus_sinkevicius @europeancommission @cancilleriachile @albertovanklaveren @mer_gouv @HerveBerville @iziaqsalako
We are thrilled to announce the 2024 High Seas Youth Ambassadors in partnership with the @highseasalliance during the #OurOcean2024 Conference in Athens, Greece. The Ambassador program unites six incredible young ocean advocates from Brazil, Mexico, India, Indonesia, South Africa, and Samoa, equipping participants with the training, funding, and support to lead innovative campaigns to build momentum for #HighSeasTreaty ratification. This work is part of EarthEcho’s @ourocean2024 commitment to launch a multi-year capacity building initiative to support young ocean leaders in advancing the #BBNJ Treaty! Learn more and meet the Ambassadors at the link in our bio! #GenSea
Prime Minister's Special Envoy for the Ocean @davgerinopoulou joined a distinguished panel of speakers at the #OurOceanGreece Side Event: High Ambition and Partnerships for the High Seas At the heart of the panel discussion was the critical importance of the #HighSeasTreaty. Once 60 countries ratify the Treaty, it will become the world’s first international law to mandate the conservation and management of #BBNJ. #OurOcean2024 #RaceForRatification
🎉 Congratulations to Seychelles🇸🇨 for joining the #RaceForRatification of the #HighSeasTreaty. Seychelles🇸🇨 is the first African country to officially ratify the historic High Seas Treaty. 56 more countries must ratify for the Treaty to enter into force. 🗨️ “We applaud Seychelles for demonstrating global leadership in protecting biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction by formally ratifying the High Seas Treaty. It is imperative all nations put ocean protection at the top of their agendas and urgently ratify the Treaty, for the sake of us all" Rebecca Hubbard, Director of the High Seas Alliance. Press Release in bio.
#Noticia | Estamos felices de compartir una nota de prensa recién publicada tras la expedición científica “Galápagos Greenpeace”, en la que participamos activamente durante los meses de febrero y marzo de este año. Durante la expedición, resaltamos la importancia de la Reserva Marina de Galápagos como uno de los ejemplos más destacados en términos de conservación marina. Ahora, nos unimos a instituciones locales e internacionales para solicitar a los gobiernos del Corredor Marino del Pacífico Este Tropical (CMAR) la ratificación del Tratado de Alta Mar, un acuerdo que permitirá la creación de áreas marinas protegidas (AMP) más allá de las jurisdicciones nacionales. Este tratado brindará a Ecuador, Colombia, Panamá y Costa Rica la oportunidad de proponer la protección de la alta mar en áreas de interés común, fortaleciendo esfuerzos regionales como el CMAR. Ratificar este tratado es fundamental para proteger áreas clave del océano y mitigar amenazas como la pesca no regulada. Encuentra el link de la noticia en nuestra bio. EN We are happy to share a newly published press release following the scientific expedition "Galápagos Greenpeace," in which we actively participated during the months of February and March of this year. During the expedition, we emphasized the importance of the Galápagos Marine Reserve as one of the most outstanding examples of marine conservation. Now, we are joining local and international institutions to request that the governments of the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor (CMAR) ratify the UN High Seas Treaty, an agreement that will allow for the creation of marine protected areas (MPAs) beyond national jurisdictions. This treaty will provide Ecuador, Colombia, Panama, and Costa Rica with the opportunity to propose the protection of the high seas in areas of common interest, strengthening regional efforts like CMAR. Ratifying this treaty is crucial to protecting key areas of the ocean and mitigating threats such as unregulated fishing. Find the link to the news in our bio. #ConservaciónMarina #Protección #Oceános #30x30 #TratadoAltaMar #MarineConservation #Oceans #Protection #HighSeasTreaty
🐙 Did you spot Octavia at the @ourocean2024? Her 8-meter-high inflatable orange tentacle is here to raise awareness of the importance of a swift ratification and implementation of the #HighSeasTreaty by #UNOC25. The new #BBNJ Treaty will help protect marine life in two-thirds of the ocean and marks a historic and pivotal moment in the fight against the biodiversity and climate crises. 🤳 Get a picture to share on your social media accounts (tag us @highseasalliance and use #RaceForRatification) to call on world leaders and governments to ratify the Treaty now.
📢 Country Announcement: The number of nations who have expressed their willingness to ratify the #HighSeasTreaty rises to 89 with the Bahamas🇧🇸 being the latest UN Member State to join the #RaceForRatification since the #BBNJ Treaty opened for signatures 🖊️ in Sept 2023.
@ourocean2024 starting today is the first ocean conference since the #HighSeasTreaty opened for signature. It is the perfect opportunity to bring the #RaceForRatification to the attention of the many governments and key stakeholders from all around the world attending. With 3 countries officially ratified at the UN so far, we hope the ratification and implementation of the High Seas Treaty will be one of the priority actions on international #OceanGovernance to turn the tide for a healthy and sustainable ocean. Read our blog in link in bio.
📌 If you are at @ourocean2024 next week, don't miss our High Seas high-level event organised by the governments of Belgium🇧🇪 Chile🇨🇱 Costa Rica🇨🇷 France🇫🇷 Korea🇰🇷 Nigeria🇳🇬 Palau🇵🇼 & EU🇪🇺 and in collaboration with @nrdc_org @bloombergdotorg @mission_blue @pewenvironment @iucn_congress and the European Bureau of Conservation and Development. We'll be celebrating progress on ratifying the High Seas Treaty and committing to accelerate action to protect the #HighSeas.
Introducing our latest Special Report on High Seas Marine Protected Areas ( #MPAs) and the biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty, authored by postgraduate researcher Jade Jones (@cardiffuni). The report highlights the value and vulnerability of marine biodiversity in the areas beyond national jurisdiction ( #ABNJ), examines weaknesses in the legal framework for international marine spatial conservation, and discusses the #BBNJ agreement. Jade emphasizes how despite the aspiration of rigorous and comprehensive environmental protection norms, some often lack specificity and clarity ultimately rendering norms open to misapplication. 🔗 Report link in bio: Ocean Equity Learning Forum > Special Reports Have questions? Join our free Marine Conservation #LiveWebinar on April 25 where Jade Jones, Richard Caddell, and host Wilf Swartz will present these topics and discuss any questions. Link in bio to register. #HighSeasTreaty #MarineConservation #Biodiversity #LawoftheSea #UNCLOS #OceanManagement
Today, at our #OceanDecade24 Satellite Event, we discussed how the UN Ocean Decade can support the #RaceForRatification and implementation of the #HighSeasTreaty. High-profile speakers from @deepstewardship @iucn_congress @sciaena @earthecho @edinburghuniversity @ocean_voices_ @nippon_foundationtalked about key aspects of the #HighSeasTreaty ratification and implementation processes to close gaps in #OceanGovernance & enable greater protection for the ocean and promoted the High Seas Youth Ambassadors program. Aspects like sharing the scientific knowledge with decision-makers, finance and support to developing countries, and establishing the first COP for BBNJ were debated by Marjo Vierros @marjo_on_the_raincoast, Ana Matias @ana_cpmatias, Lisa Levin @scripps_ocean, Elizabeth Sherr @lizlivingblue and Mariana Caldeira @caldeiranana.
👏 We applaud Belize🇧🇿 for being the first Caribbean country to officially ratify the historic #HighSeasTreaty. 57 more countries must ratify for the Treaty to enter into force. Belize joins Palau and Chile in the #RaceForRatification. 🗨️ "Its efforts to safeguard marine life in its national waters have earned Belize a reputation as a world leader in ocean conservation. By committing to protect biodiversity beyond its national jurisdiction today, the nation clearly recognizes how urgently we need to shore up our global ocean’s health to fight the climate and biodiversity crises. We hope other countries in the region and around the world will be inspired by Belize’s leadership and redouble their efforts in the Race for Ratification of the High Seas Treaty." Rebecca Hubbard, Director of High Seas Alliance. Read the Press Release in link in bio.
🆕 We have a new opportunity to join our team! We are currently looking for a CARICOM Regional Coordinator in the Caribbean region. If you are passionate about marine biodiversity and dedicated to the protection of the #HighSeas, apply today! 📅 Deadline: 21st April 📃 Apply today. Click in link in bio and follow our stories.
The Sargasso Sea Commission celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Hamilton Declaration on Collaboration for the Conservation of the Sargasso Sea on March 11, 2024 with a series of technical meetings in Bermuda earlier in March. Check the link in our bio to watch our celebratory videos! #sargassosea #highseas #hamiltondeclaration #bbnjtreaty #highseastreaty
Areas of the seas beyond national jurisdiction comprise the high seas, and are facing a degradation of ecosystems due to climate change and increasing human activities, such as shipping, overfishing, pollution, and deep-sea mining. The recently negotiated High Seas Treaty, also known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Treaty, will attempt to address these issues. How difficult will it be to convince nations to participate? Join us in the library or by Zoom! | Visit www.Quoguelibrary.org to register #education #longislandevents #FPA #virtualprogramming #locallibrary #educational #HighSeasTreaty
What if all nations agreed to end lawlessness in the ocean? What if businesses and governments were held accountable for their activity? And fragile areas were provided with protected status? ✅ The #HighSeasTreaty, the first of its kind, would: 🌊 Set to govern the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ), 🐟 and protect marine species and the communities whose livelihoods and economies rely on the #HighSeas. We encourage more countries to join the #RaceForRatification so the Treaty can come into force by UNOC 2025. 📷 OceanImageBank/Jayne Jenkins
Today, we’re celebrating World Aquatic Animal Day! Aquatic animals can be classified into two categories: invertebrates and vertebrates. Invertebrates represent the vast majority of marine biodiversity and include, for example starfish, sponges, corals, shells, sea urchins, crustaceans and nudibranchs. The group of vertebrates includes fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds. Their home, the ecosystems of the ocean, is facing human threats as habitat destruction, overfishing, and pollution. With the urgent implementation of legal regulations under the #HighSeasTreaty, #UNPlasticsTreaty and the global #30x30 agreement, we are hopeful and urge decision-makers to stand up for the ocean - the source of all life. Our pledge: leave no aquatic creature behind. 🦑🦐🦞🦀🐙🐡🐠🐟🐬🐳🐋🦈🦭🐧 *** 📖 DCCEEW.gov.au 📸 Amy Humphries via Unsplash
#DYK: Nearly half of migratory species are in decline, including over one in five threatened with extinction, according to a recent @cms.migratory.species report. The report found that habitat loss due to human activity, overexploitation, and climate change are among the biggest threats to migratory species. The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals defines migratory species—like the southern royal albatrosses pictured above—as “a significant proportion of whose members cyclically and predictably cross one or more national jurisdictional boundaries.” The report also found that just over half of important sites for migratory species are not protected. One way to change that: A new High Seas Treaty. Almost 88 countries have already signed on in support of the agreement. Once 60 countries ratify and the treaty enters into force, it will enable the creation and management of a network of marine protected areas on the high seas, safeguarding biodiversity and paving the way for a healthier ocean. This new international agreement is a critical step toward the goal of protecting 30% of our global ocean by 2030. 📸 Andrew Peacock/Getty Images #HighSeas #BBNJ #30by30 #30x30 #HighSeasTreaty #Albatross #MarineConservation #pewtrusts
Our oceans are resilient, but time is running out. These fragile ecosystems are being depleted at an unimaginable rate, endangering millions of animals and destroying the natural benefits our oceans provide. It’s been one year since the High Seas Treaty was adopted and yet our oceans remain unprotected. If 60 countries do not ratify the treaty our oceans will continue to be a lawless expanse riddled with environmental exploitation and degradation. Don’t let another broken promise be the reason we lose the invaluable biodiversity of our oceans. Join the #RaceForRatification and tell your government to take action at the link below. Marine life is depending on you. Photo: Paolo Torchio / © IFAW, © Nick Hawkins
#Repost 📷 by @oceanliteracy_unescoioc 🌊🌍 One ago, the historic #HighSeasTreaty was being signed at the @unitednations. Ever since, two countries – Palau 🇵🇼 and Chile 🇨🇱 – have ratified the treaty! We hope many more countries will step up and ratify the agreement so that it can enter into force by the 2025 UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, supporting the protection of our shared ocean. Once 60 countries ratify the Treaty, it will enter into force and become the first international law to mandate biodiversity conservation beyond national jurisdictions, this could enable the: 🦭Establishment of High Seas #MarineProtectedAreas 📎 Regulation of potentially harmful activities Despite its vastness, the ocean is vulnerable to overexploitation and is the least protected area of our planet; with only 1.5% is fully protected. Discover more about the High Seas Treaty with the content curation we left on post and our stories! #highseasagreement #highseastreaty #oceanliteracy Source: High Seas Alliance https://highseasalliance.org/2024/03/04/a-year-since-the-agreement-the-heat-is-on-world-leaders-to-ratify-the-high-seas-treaty/
Do you know where the name of "The Thermal Dome" comes from? On #WorldWaterDay, we celebrate a unique ocean spot that we think should be protected under the #HighSeasTreaty. 🌿 When strong winds blow warm waters out from the coast into the high seas, the collision causes a unique dome-shaped upwelling system and the ideal conditions for the growth of microscopic blue green algae contained in the highest concentration in the Thermal Dome. Learn more in link in bio.
Everyone accepts the financial model to mine the seafloor even though costs have likely gone up dramatically. Drill ship day rates are twice what they were three years ago and interest rates to finance the massive capex have doubled. In addition, battery tech is moving decisively away from needing cobalt and nickel. So, where is the math for extraction??? Simply put, it doesn’t exist. Bottom line: deep-sea mining is both economically & environmentally unviable and unnecessary. And the science is clear: there is currently no way to avoid environmental harm if deep-sea mining were to go ahead. 📍The Council meeting of the International Seabed Authority kicked off in Jamaica Monday. 🙌 GOOD NEWS - The Kingdom of Denmark announced their support for a moratorium on deep-sea mining. 25 countries now publicly state that they want to see a moratorium or ban on the speculative industry of deep-sea mining. 👊 We call on States at the #ISA29 to call for a moratorium on #DeepSeaMining. 👉 Read more about about why deep sea mining is not profitable: https://planet-tracker.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/How-to-Lose-Half-a-Trillion.pdf 👉 Join the call for Deep Sea Mining Moratorium: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeadiQsTNVw3U88Xi2co5hVeWzOO-MGs_6kUPFLRC2rp0DPWQ/viewform #Deepseamining #DeepSeaBedMining #StopDeepSeaMining #IAS29 #DefendtheDeep #ProtectOurOcean #SaveOurOcean #HighSeasTreaty #ocean #DeepSea #Cobalt #Nickel #Minerals #Battery #BatteryTechnology #Mining
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Daily News: Coral Reefs Under Threat by Glyphosate, Toxic Pesticides Pesticides harm beings and ecosystems, including coral reefs. 🪸 Large benthic foraminifera (LBF)—single-celled organisms found on coral reefs—face adverse metabolic impacts after exposure to the weed killer glyphosate and insecticide imidacloprid, as a research team from the Polish Academy Of Sciences and the University of Vienna finds that “even the lowest doses of the fungicide and herbicide caused irreparable damage to the foraminifera and their symbionts.” [LBFs are typically bioindicators for coral health because they are found in substantial quantities, and gathering data is not intrusive or damaging to reef health.] This study differs from existing literature in how the researchers quantified the impact based on the amount of pesticide products rather than solely on the individual pesticides that comprise the targeted products' main ingredient. Beyond Pesticides acknowledges the intersectional nature of the climate crisis and that pesticide drift and exposure (including glyphosate and imidacloprid) is a problem that applies to terrestrial and marine environments. *** To avoid introducing toxics into ecosystems at the place of origin, advocates call for strengthening organic standards, plus providing new incentives to expand the domestic production and consumption of organic foods and products. >> For more information, please click or tap on the Daily News archive linked on our profile page! #coral #reefs #coralreefs #ecosystems #biodiversity #glyphosate #herbicides #insecticides #imidacloprid #seas #oceans #highseastreaty #pesticides #pesticidedrift #un #unitednations #dailynews @univienna Daily News Blog Post: https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2024/03/coral-reefs-under-threat-by-glyphosate-toxic-pesticides/
📢 We're Hiring! We are looking for a Regional Coordinator for Africa 🌍 If you're passionate about marine biodiversity and have experience in #OceanConservation projects, don't miss this opportunity! 🗓️ Deadline 31 March. 📃 Apply today. Click in link bio and follow our stories.
‼️Micronesian Youth! Calling all Ocean Champions! Want to make a real difference for our planet’s future?‼️ The health of our oceans is crucial for life on Earth, and YOU can be a part of protecting it! The High Seas Youth Ambassador program is searching for 6 passionate young people (aged 17-22) to join a global movement safeguarding our oceans. As an Ambassador, you’ll: ⭐️Champion ocean conservation through creative campaigns. 🗣️Advocate for a new international treaty protecting the high seas. 🏆Gain experience working with a renowned organization. This is a PAID opportunity! Applications close March 27th! Don’t miss out! ➡️ Learn more & Apply: https://www.earthecho.org/youth-leadership-council #Micronesia #OceanHero #ProtectOurOceans #HighSeasTreaty #ActNow #nesianxlnc #opportunities #pacificislander #micronesian
Where have all the fish gone? Take a peek at our latest Rising Tide episode, featuring Rashid Sumaila. Rashid is the director of ocean and fisheries economics at @universityofbc and brings his expertise in economic modeling to the conversation on worldwide fishery decline. Come find us on your favorite streaming platform! Rising Tide's insightful half hour episodes are great for your drive to work, listening during your morning coffee, or lunch break. New episodes premiere every two weeks!
I had the honour of sharing the stage with Peter Thomson, @unitednations Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Ocean at the #GlobalCitizenNOW Summit ⭕️ We touched on issues that were meaningful to me, such as the disproportionate impacts of climate change, #30x30Indonesia and the #highseastreaty - bouncing off each other's questions as we discussed the critical need to fasttrack Sustainable Developmet Goal 14 to conserve and sustainably use our marine resources. The videos on slides 4-6 are some clips of a 26-minute coversation. Watch the full video on @glblctzn YouTube. Link on my bio. #SDG14 #marineconservation #30x30
Hello (L&G) this week new books on #sanctions #diaspora #immigration #justice #oceangovernance 1. THE POSEIDON PROJECT: This book traces the history of ocean governance through the ages and asks 👉 Who controls the oceans and how it should be used. Central Contention: Relevance of 'FREEDOM OF THE SEAS' Doctrine today and the need to identify newer forms of governance in lieu of contemporary #maritimedisputes #maritimelaw #maritimesecurity #unclos #internationalseabedauthority #senkaku #arcticshipping #highseastreaty 2. JUSTICE ACROSS BOUNDARIES: The AUTHOR brings out a series of 'Papers' concerning the wider conception of #globaljustice 👉 how can the role of 'borders' be recognised and can they meet the required standards of justice.. As the old age saying goes "Good fences make Good Neighbors" so to the author says that we need to show 'who ought to do what for whom' and the duty of the state is to act as second order enablers for the actual agents and agencies of justice to carry out their duties. Some pertinent q's: a. Can a just state invade another state to replace it with a just government? b. The impact of one's #immigrationpolicy and #economicpolicy on other countries. 3. HOW SANCTIONS WORK: Central contention: To reveal the truth about buzzword 'Sanctions' Some Q's: a. Do prolonged comprehensive sanctions affect a targeted country's society, polity and economy? b. Is it a costless tool for the imposing countries with no impact on their own? c. In the context of #IRAN 👉 impact of 4 decades of #economicsanctions d. The 'richochet' effect of sanctions in international politics? To be fair sanctions have brought untold 'suffering' for the common populace and in the meanwhile has strengthened the ruling regime 👉 unparalleled power. 4. THE TIES THAT BIND: This book brings to light: a. The concept of #migration b. Major Impact of 'Political' factor on migration c. Impact of #remittances on countries and overall on Global #EconomicExchange In short the role of #diaspora in today's world [Week 63] #nargesbajoghli #alivaez #onoraoneill Masters thanks for your genuine Support.. It means a lot to me😊 Grace and Peace.. Namaste👏
On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate our fully-female team working on our mission to protect the #HighSeas! 🚺 Our team played a leading role in the years of negotiations to reach the #HighSeasTreaty agreement on 4 March 2023 (in this picture with many of our great members). Our current priority is to ensure that the Treaty enters into force as soon as possible. #Repost 📷 by: @theoceanandus_official "We now have a Global Ocean Treaty! In no small part due to this group of brilliant and dedicated people, as well as many many more incredible people around the world. ‘This is an historic moment for humanity and for the protection of all living beings in our global ocean. - A rare and welcome moment of hope for all of us rightfully concerned with the state of the world. Almost half our planet will now have a chance of some sort of protection from the ever-increasing onslaughts to the ocean. This treaty comes not a moment too soon. With the climate and global wildlife crises worsening and a reckless new industry of deep-sea mining on the horizon, we cannot afford any delays in putting this treaty into force’ – Farah Obaidullah, Ocean Advocate and Founder Women4Oceans. For full HSA press release check link in bio. Personal note: I am humbled and honored to be a part of history in the making and to share this moment with these amazing people. - Farah . . . #women4oceans #together4oceans #theoceanandus #globaloceantreaty #wearenature #highseas #unitednations #protectwhatyoulove #nobluenogreen #blueplanet #protecttheoceans #ocean #love #activism #oceans #supportus""
Great news! Canada has signed the High Seas Treaty, which brings the number up to 88 countries in Total. Signing does not bind the governments to the treaty, but it shows their willingness to proceed to ratification. Only two countries that have signed the High Seas Treaty have completed ratification. As soon as the 60th country ratifies, it will trigger a 120 countdown, after which the High Seas Treaty will enter into force. Image Credit: Steve Benjamin @wildoceanssa @youth4mpas @dffenvironment @sharksunderattack @onthebrinksa #highseastreaty #racetoratification #canada #protectourocean #marineconservation
David Johnson (Global Ocean Biodiversity Initiative), Billy Causey (Sargasso Sea Commissioner), and Lowri Griffiths (Head of the Ocean Policy Unit, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) look on at a piece of Sargassum - containing multitudes! 🦐🦑🐟 Later in their trip, they also got to look at a fluffy grey cahow chick - a ‘lazarus speices’, one of the rarest birds in the world, and Bermuda’s national bird. Tour courtesy of @nonsuchexpeditions ! These images are from the 2019 meeting held in Bermuda by the Sargasso Sea Commission - ‘Next Steps to Strengthen Stewardship of the Sargasso Sea.’ A scientific, technical, and political meeting, it laid the groundwork for the work programme being undertaken today with the @sargadom project and the Sargasso Sea child project (with partners @undp @ioc_unesco , @gef_global_environment , #CommonOceans ) #sargassosea #OceanDecade #oceanlife #conservation #HighSeasTreaty #hamiltondeclaration