Ocean Protection: Global Action Needed
- The drive to protect international waters is gaining traction as 18 more countries ratified the High Seas Treaty on Monday.
- Axel Van Trotsenburg, World Bank Senior Managing Director, discussed the treaty's implications with FRANCE 24's Eve Irvine, highlighting the importance of international cooperation for effective ocean conservation and...
- With only 11 more ratifications required, advocates are hopeful the High Seas Treaty will soon enter into force, paving the way for enhanced conservation efforts in the world's...
High Seas Treaty Ratifications Approach Threshold
The drive to protect international waters is gaining traction as 18 more countries ratified the High Seas Treaty on Monday. This brings the total to 49, edging closer to the 60 ratifications needed for the landmark ocean agreement to be enacted. The increased support coincides with the U.N. Ocean Conference in Nice, France, potentially marking a notable step forward in global ocean governance and marine biodiversity protection.
Axel Van Trotsenburg, World Bank Senior Managing Director, discussed the treaty’s implications with FRANCE 24’s Eve Irvine, highlighting the importance of international cooperation for effective ocean conservation and enduring development.
What’s next
With only 11 more ratifications required, advocates are hopeful the High Seas Treaty will soon enter into force, paving the way for enhanced conservation efforts in the world’s oceans and a more sustainable approach to managing these vital ecosystems.Further discussions and commitments are expected to emerge from the U.N. Ocean Conference, potentially accelerating the ratification process.