The UN’s landmark high seas treaty to protect the ocean
16 March 2023
The Center for Ocean Policy and Economics – COPE° is extremely excited about the conclusions of the global negotiations on the landmark UN ‘High Seas Treaty’ to protect the oceans. This treaty is crucial for addressing the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
The initiative will tackle environmental degradation by preserving a massive portion of our ocean. It is also vital for achieving the ocean-related goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
As the principle framework has been laid down, nations will now work towards adoption of the treaty.
UN Secretary-General Mr. António Guterres recognized the critical support of non-governmental organizations, civil society, academic institutions and the scientific community in a statement during his announcement of this historic agreement. He looks forward to continuing working with all parties to secure a healthier, more resilient, and more productive ocean, benefiting current and future generations.
COPE° believes this treaty is a great step forward and recognizes that there is still much work to be done to tackle the ocean’s wicked problems.
The world must come together to solve adverse ocean, atmospheric and environmental problems. COPE° was developed to serve as both a driver for change, as well as a vessel for others to share ideas, collaborate, and pool resources to tackle the immense problems present in our world today. Collaboration and dialogue across the entire spectrum of stakeholders in the maritime domain will allow for academic, corporate, non-governmental, and governmental partners to create impactful solutions.
Read more about the treaty HERE.
As the principle framework has been laid down, nations will now work towards adoption of the treaty.
UN Secretary-General Mr. António Guterres recognized the critical support of non-governmental organizations, civil society, academic institutions and the scientific community in a statement during his announcement of this historic agreement. He looks forward to continuing working with all parties to secure a healthier, more resilient, and more productive ocean, benefiting current and future generations.
COPE° believes this treaty is a great step forward and recognizes that there is still much work to be done to tackle the ocean’s wicked problems.
The world must come together to solve adverse ocean, atmospheric and environmental problems. COPE° was developed to serve as both a driver for change, as well as a vessel for others to share ideas, collaborate, and pool resources to tackle the immense problems present in our world today. Collaboration and dialogue across the entire spectrum of stakeholders in the maritime domain will allow for academic, corporate, non-governmental, and governmental partners to create impactful solutions.
Read more about the treaty HERE.
