#Tag
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/
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/
“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.”
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High Seas Treaty enters into force after decades of negotiations
ICYMI
From Saturday January 17th, the #GlobalOceanTreaty has entered into force! 🌊
It is the most significant piece of legislation in decades for protecting the High Seas across the globe and it is now ratified by 83 countries and counting,
Join us in celebrating this milestone for the ocean and all the creatures that live in it!
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The genocidal entity has neither signed nor ratified the treaty, if you are wondering.
Since the #GlobalOceanTreaty passed the threshold of 60 countries a lot more have ratified. The current number is 75! 🌊
But on the 1st of October the state of Palestine ratified the High Seas Treaty or #BBNJ, and I think that one ratification is particularly important to note.
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https://highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratification/country/state-of-palestine/
Great question. Why indeed? 🤔
74 countries have now ratified a landmark treaty to protect the high seas. Why hasn’t NZ?
https://theconversation.com/74-countries-have-now-ratified-a-landmark-treaty-to-protect-the-high-seas-why-hasnt-nz-265846
The Global Ocean Treaty and the High Seas Alliance in TIME Magazine! 🌊🐙
"It’s hard to overstate the significance of a new international treaty at this current political moment. There has never been a climate diplomacy effort like this for the ocean—it is obviously a big win for the ocean, but also for multilateralism."
"The effort to establish high seas protections will outlast any single administration, and global public support will be critical to these efforts."
https://time.com/7316884/high-seas-treaty-un-lisa-speer/
#ProtectTheOcean #BanBottomTrawling #oceans #fisheries #stopSeabedMining #BBNJ #GlobalOceanTreaty
As of today, 73 countries have ratified the #GlobalOceanTreaty 🌊 🐙
The threshold was 60, so it is a done deal.
It is a major milestone and a significant win for marine life. 🐳
It will come into force in January 17. 🥳
Meanwhile, you can read about the ways the historic agreement can #ProtectTheOcean and get as excited as I am! 🐡
How the Global Ocean Treaty can help repair high seas mismanagement
https://www.greenpeace.org/international/publication/67495/untangled-global-ocean-treaty-high-seas-mismanagement/
"With 60 ratifications, the treaty will now enter into force, ushering in a new era of stewardship for the High Seas. Together, we are protecting marine biodiversity, advancing climate action, and ensuring that our ocean remains healthy and resilient for generations to come.
"This is not just a victory for the ocean, it is a victory for our planet and all who depend on it. Healthy oceans, healthy planet," the Palauan leader says.
Historic UN High Seas Treaty approved as new era of global ocean protection begins
https://pmn.co.nz/read/environment/major-victory-for-global-ocean-protection
#goodNews #BBNJ #ProtectTheOcean #oceans #BanBottomTrawling #StopDeepSeaMining #GlobalOceanTreaty
ICYMI: 🐙
Over the weekend the world has reached a significant milestone for ocean protection:
60 countries have ratified the #GlobalOceanTreaty, triggering its entry into force and creating the first ever legal framework for protection of the high seas! 🌊
The next step is using it to create global ocean sanctuaries, where the ocean will have an opportunity to heal, replenish and thrive. 🐳
This is a massive win for the ocean, biodiversity, climate and multilateralism!
‘World’s biggest crime scene’: Historic treaty agreed, but NZ still yet to ratify
https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360830709/worlds-biggest-crime-scene-historic-treaty-agreed-nz-still-yet-ratify
#goodNews #BBNJ #ProtectTheOcean #oceans #BanBottomTrawling #StopDeepSeaMining
The Global Ocean Treaty and the High Seas Alliance in TIME Magazine! 🌊🐙
"It’s hard to overstate the significance of a new international treaty at this current political moment. There has never been a climate diplomacy effort like this for the ocean—it is obviously a big win for the ocean, but also for multilateralism."
"The effort to establish high seas protections will outlast any single administration, and global public support will be critical to these efforts."
https://time.com/7316884/high-seas-treaty-un-lisa-speer/
#ProtectTheOcean #BanBottomTrawling #oceans #fisheries #stopSeabedMining #BBNJ #GlobalOceanTreaty
Nations ratify the world’s first treaty to protect international waters
https://apnews.com/article/high-seas-treaty-marine-diversity-15061c0624d8e472603401b479870904
Nations ratify the world’s first treaty to protect international waters
https://apnews.com/article/high-seas-treaty-marine-diversity-15061c0624d8e472603401b479870904
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Boom! 💥
With the remaining ratifications coming from St Vincent and the Grenadines 🇻🇨, Morocco 🇲🇦 and Sierra Leone 🇸🇱, the threshold of 60 has been reached and now a countdown of 120 days starts to bring the #GlobalOceanTreaty into force!
This is one of the most significant tools for ocean protection in history and will play a major role in creating ocean sanctuaries and ultimately reaching the goal of 30% of earth protected by 2030.
A huge win for the ocean, biodiversity and climate! 🌊🐙
https://highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratification/
A celebration is appropriate! 🎉
#ProtectTheOcean #fisheries #oceans #BanBottomTrawling #stopSeabedMining #BBNJ #goodNews
Global Ocean Treaty ratification update! 🌊 🐙
With 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka's Ratification we are now sitting at 57 out of 60 ratifications needed!!
A new legal framework for protection of the High Seas could happen ANY DAY now!
So. Excited!.
https://highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratification/
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Listen to Veronica Rotman, a marine scientist from New Zealand, that was recently at the Oceans conference (UNOC) and her views on ocean protection, the Global Ocean Treaty, New Zealand's role in bottom trawling and what needs to be done about it all.
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She is 100% on point! 🔥
Excellent listening for ocean lovers in Aotearoa. 💙
The state of New Zealand's oceans https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday/audio/2019004100/the-state-of-new-zealand-s-oceans
#BanBottomTrawling #ProtectTheOcean #oceans #fisheries #BBNJ #HighSeasTreaty #GlobalOceanTreaty
If you are keeping track at home:
The ratifications for the Global Ocean Treaty ( #BBNJ ) have now reached 56 out of 60 needed!
The latest countries to ratify the treaty are Grenada 🇬🇩 and Cambodia 🇰🇭
We are nearly at the start of a new legal framework for protection of the High Seas!
So close! 🌊 🐳
Global Ocean Treaty Ratification update! 🌊
Last week, Cabo Verde 🇨🇻 and St Kitts and Nevi 🇰🇳 ratified the High Seas treaty, bringing the official number of ratifications to 54/60.
We are just a stone's throw away of a whole new framework for protection of the high seas!
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I think we will get there around a month's time. ✊ 🐙
