Tonga officially becomes the 85th UN State Party to sign the BBNJ treaty, bolstering global efforts to protect two-thirds of our ocean
Tag: High Seas Treaty
Pacific Oceans Commissioner welcomes signing of BBNJ Agreement
Pacific Ocean Commissioner commends Pacific countries, led by the Federated States of Micronesia, for signing the BBNJ Agreement, highlighting its significance in uniting nations for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity beyond borders
Fiji take centre stage in historic BBNJ Treaty signing at the United Nations
Fiji becomes one of the first nations to sign the historic High Seas Treaty at the United Nations, marking a significant step towards the protection and sustainable utilisation of marine resources beyond national maritime boundaries
Treaty to protect high seas too late to stop mining
The treaty doesn’t have any power over mining activities overseen by the ISA because it does not apply directly to activities already regulated by existing bodies
New highseas treaty recognises and upholds special connection we have with our ocean: Forum SG
The new BBNJ treaty recognises and upholds the special connection we have with our ocean and recognises that the Pacific community have a role to play in the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity – says SG Puna
Pacific calls for immediate ratification of High Seas Treaty
The adoption of the new BBNJ treaty will ensure that our Pacific Island countries receive proper support in the implementation of the treaty, says SG Puna
UN adopts ‘historic’ high seas treaty for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in over two-thirds of the ocean
UN adopts ‘historic’ agreement to strengthen the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in over two-thirds of the ocean
Beyond borders: Why new ‘high seas’ treaty is critical for the world
A landmark legally binding marine biodiversity agreement was adopted at the United Nations