RT by @EU_MARE: 🌊 We have a responsibility to ensure the High Seas Treaty delivers. The ocean cannot wait.

With preparatory discussions starting today for the 1st COP of #BBNJ, the EU, alongside Palau and Seychelles, will continue to lead the High Ambition Coalition to:
đŸ”čdrive ambitious implementation
đŸ”čstrengthen ocean governance
đŸ”čensure effective protection of biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction.

United efforts are essential to shaping a sustai...
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31. #ISA Councile ist vorbei! Weiterhin gibt es wohl keine Einigung auf einen robusten Mining Code der #Tiefseebergbau ermöglichen wĂŒrde. Biodiversity beyond national legislation, #BBNJ wurde in den grĂ¶ĂŸten Teilen akzeptiert und als relevant angesehen. Es gibt aber wohl noch Streit darĂŒber ob der Mining Code ĂŒber den verhandelt wird fĂŒr alle #DSM AktivitĂ€ten oder nur fĂŒr Polymetallische Knollen gilt. Das zeigt dass die Verhandlungen eher zĂ€h laufen da sowas IMHO schon lĂ€ngst geklĂ€rt sein sollte.

New podcast episode 🎧
Episode 3 of the mini-series on the BBNJ Agreement is. The “Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction” treaty aims to protect and use marine life sustainably in areas beyond national borders.
This episode looks at the treaty’s Clearing-House Mechanism and how it could work as a hub for sharing information and support – featuring Amber H. Scholz, head of the DSMZ Science Policy Department.
Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEJsMHZo69I

#BBNJ #HighSeas #OceanConservation #FediScience

Episode 3: Anchoring the Framework: Interaction between Treaty Systems

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Some necessary good news for the ocean. The opportunity to make generational progress in ocean protection is within our reach, and, despite regressive govts like New Zealand, the world is moving to seize the day.

An Australian perspective here.

Two prospects for huge ocean conservation gains are now within grasp – and it’s about time
https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260225-two-prospects-for-huge-ocean-conservation-gains-are-now-within-grasp-and-its-about-time

#oceans #GlobalOceanTreaty #BBNJ #ProtectTheOcean

Two prospects for huge ocean conservation gains are now within grasp – and it’s about time

Amidst the high drama of parliament this past month, a quiet but historic moment is unfolding largely unnoticed. After two decades of campaigning, several years of treaty negotiations, and a few more drafting laws, legislation has finally been tabled for Australia to join the new High Seas Treaty. This is arguably the most significant global agreement on nature protection of our generation.

New Zealand still dragging its feet while Pacific nations lead the way.

Bit embarrassing, eh?

High Seas Treaty takes effect as New Zealand misses the first vote
https://www.teaonews.co.nz/2026/02/12/high-seas-treaty-takes-effect-as-new-zealand-misses-the-first-vote/

#ProtectTheOcean #GlobalOceanTreaty #BBNJ #oceans #NZPol

High Seas Treaty takes effect as New Zealand misses the first vote

A landmark ocean protection treaty is now in force, but delays in ratification mean New Zealand will not have voting rights at its first major decision-making meeting this April.

Te Ao Māori News

“A landmark moment for the ocean and for multilateralism, proving that even in politically turbulent times, countries can unite for the common good. If implemented as intended, the Agreement will be a true game-changer for marine life and biodiversity.”

🌊 đŸȘž 🐳
High Seas Treaty enters into force after decades of negotiations

https://oceanographicmagazine.com/news/high-seas-treaty-enters-into-force-after-decades-of-negotiations/

#ProtectTheOcean #BBNJ #GlobalOceanTreaty #oceans #goodNews

High Seas Treaty enters into force after decades of negotiations - Oceanographic

The long-awaited treaty establishes a legal framework to protect biodiversity in the High Seas. NGOs now want concrete action on protection

Oceanographic
Globala havsavtalet trĂ€der i kraft – Sveriges agerande ”pinsamt”#BBNJ #hav #Regeringen #rominapourmohktari
Globala havsavtalet trÀder i kraft - Sveriges agerande "pinsamt"
Globala havsavtalet trĂ€der i kraft – Sveriges agerande ”pinsamt”

Klimatgranskaren
Der #Ozean ist reich an Öl, Fischen und Metallen. Lange Zeit war er kaum geschĂŒtzt. Doch nun gibt es das #UN-Abkommen #BBNJ zum Schutz der Hohen See. In ihrer Kolumne zeigt Lisbeth Schröder, welches Potenzial es – gerade in Zeiten globaler Krisen – birgt. https://www.riffreporter.de/de/umwelt/hochsee-abkommen-tiefseebergbau-geschichte
Kolumne: Die Hohe See als Wohngemeinschaft - Die Vereinten Nationen einigen sich auf ein Abkommen

Wo geteilt wird, wird gestritten – das gilt auch fĂŒr die Ozeane. Jahrzehntelang nutzten vor allem reiche Staaten die Hohe See. Nun soll ein neues Abkommen gemeinsame Verantwortung schaffen.

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Entra en vigor el histórico Tratado de Alta Mar de la ONU (BBNJ). Analizamos su impacto en la biodiversidad, el objetivo 30x30 y los retos geopolíticos para proteger los océanos.

#BBNJ #TratadoAltaMar #Biodiversidad #Océanos #Tutiempo

https://www.tutiempo.net/noticias/entra-en-vigor-el-historico-tratado-de-alta-mar.html

Entra en vigor el histĂłrico Tratado de Alta Mar

Entra en vigor el histórico Tratado de Alta Mar de la ONU (BBNJ). Analizamos su impacto en la biodiversidad, el objetivo 30x30 y los retos geopolíticos para proteger los océanos.

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