From Tonga, Guterres appeals for ‘a surge in funds to deal with surging seas’

This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a “global SOS” from Tonga in the Pacific on Tuesday, urging governments to step up climate action to “Save Our Seas” as two new reports revealed how rising sea levels are threatening the vulnerable region and beyond.  Speaking during a press conference […]

Ocean biodiversity: global agreement on protection and sustainable use of resources and biodiversity in high seas

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, global negotiations concluded on the landmark Treaty of the High Seas to protect the ocean, tackle environmental degradation, fight climate change, and prevent biodiversity loss. The new treaty will allow to establish large-scale marine protected areas on the high seas, which are also […]

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