High Seas Alliance
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The High Seas Alliance is a partnership of organizations aimed at building a strong common voice and constituency for the conservation of the High Seas. highseasalliance.org
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Last Friday we officially reached 60 ratifications of the #HighSeasTreaty, the number needed for this landmark Agreement to enter into force. 🌍💙
Huge thanks to everyone who helped make this possible, from governments to civil society, advocates, scientists, Indigenous Peoples, youth, and more.
Huge thanks to everyone who helped make this possible, from governments to civil society, advocates, scientists, Indigenous Peoples, youth, and more.
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As a founding member of the @highseasalliance.bsky.social, the Comms INC team has supported the journey from negotiation to ratification, connecting science, policy, and public awareness through creative communications to build lasting ocean protection.
#EarthshotPrize #HighSeasTreaty
#EarthshotPrize #HighSeasTreaty
The #HighSeasTreaty has won the Earthshot Prize for the 'Revive our Oceans' category! We're honored to receive this award on behalf of the Treaty- it has been a collective effort & a recognition of all the hard work by so many people over so many years: highseasalliance.org/2025/11/06/h...
High Seas Treaty wins prestigious Earthshot Prize - High Seas Alliance
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 5 November 2025. The High Seas Treaty has been announced as the winner of the 2025 Earthshot Prize in the “Revive Our Oceans” category, a historic recognition of the global eff...
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November 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM
As a founding member of the @highseasalliance.bsky.social, the Comms INC team has supported the journey from negotiation to ratification, connecting science, policy, and public awareness through creative communications to build lasting ocean protection.
#EarthshotPrize #HighSeasTreaty
#EarthshotPrize #HighSeasTreaty
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A landmark recognition for the High Seas Treaty — and a moment of hope for ocean governance. 🌊
Congratulations to the @highseasalliance.bsky.social and all who made this global agreement a reality. Transparency will be key to turning commitment into action.
#BBNJ #HighSeas #EarthshotPrize
Congratulations to the @highseasalliance.bsky.social and all who made this global agreement a reality. Transparency will be key to turning commitment into action.
#BBNJ #HighSeas #EarthshotPrize
The #HighSeasTreaty has won the Earthshot Prize for the 'Revive our Oceans' category! We're honored to receive this award on behalf of the Treaty- it has been a collective effort & a recognition of all the hard work by so many people over so many years: highseasalliance.org/2025/11/06/h...
High Seas Treaty wins prestigious Earthshot Prize - High Seas Alliance
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 5 November 2025. The High Seas Treaty has been announced as the winner of the 2025 Earthshot Prize in the “Revive Our Oceans” category, a historic recognition of the global eff...
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November 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
A landmark recognition for the High Seas Treaty — and a moment of hope for ocean governance. 🌊
Congratulations to the @highseasalliance.bsky.social and all who made this global agreement a reality. Transparency will be key to turning commitment into action.
#BBNJ #HighSeas #EarthshotPrize
Congratulations to the @highseasalliance.bsky.social and all who made this global agreement a reality. Transparency will be key to turning commitment into action.
#BBNJ #HighSeas #EarthshotPrize
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The #HighSeasTreaty won the #Earthshot prize under "Revive our oceans" category!
👏👏 Congratulations @highseasalliance.bsky.social and everyone else across the world who put in so much effort to make the #BBNJ Agreement a reality.
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👏👏 Congratulations @highseasalliance.bsky.social and everyone else across the world who put in so much effort to make the #BBNJ Agreement a reality.
earthshotprize.org/winners-fina...
The High Seas Treaty - The Earthshot Prize 2025 Finalist
The High Seas Treaty closes the gap in ocean conservation, protecting biodiversity in international waters and helping achieve the global 30x30 goal.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:42 AM
The #HighSeasTreaty won the #Earthshot prize under "Revive our oceans" category!
👏👏 Congratulations @highseasalliance.bsky.social and everyone else across the world who put in so much effort to make the #BBNJ Agreement a reality.
earthshotprize.org/winners-fina...
👏👏 Congratulations @highseasalliance.bsky.social and everyone else across the world who put in so much effort to make the #BBNJ Agreement a reality.
earthshotprize.org/winners-fina...
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Congratulations @highseasalliance.bsky.social, @commsinc.bsky.social, and all involved in making the #HighSeasTreaty a reality on paper and on the water!
A big win for the ocean and our blue planet! #ProudMoment🩵
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#BBNJ #RaceForRatification #EarthShotPrize
A big win for the ocean and our blue planet! #ProudMoment🩵
communicationsinc.co.uk/the-high-sea...
#BBNJ #RaceForRatification #EarthShotPrize
The High Seas Treaty Wins the 2025 Earthshot Prize
As the High Seas Treaty receives the 2025 Earthshot Prize, we reflect on two decades of collaboration, communication, and ocean protection.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Congratulations @highseasalliance.bsky.social, @commsinc.bsky.social, and all involved in making the #HighSeasTreaty a reality on paper and on the water!
A big win for the ocean and our blue planet! #ProudMoment🩵
communicationsinc.co.uk/the-high-sea...
#BBNJ #RaceForRatification #EarthShotPrize
A big win for the ocean and our blue planet! #ProudMoment🩵
communicationsinc.co.uk/the-high-sea...
#BBNJ #RaceForRatification #EarthShotPrize
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The High Seas Treaty is the Winner of The Earthshot Prize to Revive Our Oceans!
Congratulations to the High Seas Alliance for being recognized for their efforts in advancing the treaty towards its successful ratification!
Congratulations to the High Seas Alliance for being recognized for their efforts in advancing the treaty towards its successful ratification!
November 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The High Seas Treaty is the Winner of The Earthshot Prize to Revive Our Oceans!
Congratulations to the High Seas Alliance for being recognized for their efforts in advancing the treaty towards its successful ratification!
Congratulations to the High Seas Alliance for being recognized for their efforts in advancing the treaty towards its successful ratification!
As we celebrate the #HighSeasTreaty winning the @earthshotprize.bsky.social, we want to thank all stakeholders and governments around the world that have made the #BBNJ Agreement a reality.
Their courage and dedication brought the Treaty to the threshold of entry into force. #60ToGlobal @nrdc.org
Their courage and dedication brought the Treaty to the threshold of entry into force. #60ToGlobal @nrdc.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
As we celebrate the #HighSeasTreaty winning the @earthshotprize.bsky.social, we want to thank all stakeholders and governments around the world that have made the #BBNJ Agreement a reality.
Their courage and dedication brought the Treaty to the threshold of entry into force. #60ToGlobal @nrdc.org
Their courage and dedication brought the Treaty to the threshold of entry into force. #60ToGlobal @nrdc.org
No ratification = no seat at the table.
Only countries that ratify will have a say at the first CoP. Don’t miss the chance to shape the #HighSeasTreaty. #60ToGlobal https://highseasalliance.org/2025/10/09/from-60-to-global-what-happens-next-for-the-high-seas-treaty/
Only countries that ratify will have a say at the first CoP. Don’t miss the chance to shape the #HighSeasTreaty. #60ToGlobal https://highseasalliance.org/2025/10/09/from-60-to-global-what-happens-next-for-the-high-seas-treaty/
November 6, 2025 at 9:12 AM
No ratification = no seat at the table.
Only countries that ratify will have a say at the first CoP. Don’t miss the chance to shape the #HighSeasTreaty. #60ToGlobal https://highseasalliance.org/2025/10/09/from-60-to-global-what-happens-next-for-the-high-seas-treaty/
Only countries that ratify will have a say at the first CoP. Don’t miss the chance to shape the #HighSeasTreaty. #60ToGlobal https://highseasalliance.org/2025/10/09/from-60-to-global-what-happens-next-for-the-high-seas-treaty/
The #HighSeasTreaty has won the Earthshot Prize for the 'Revive our Oceans' category! We're honored to receive this award on behalf of the Treaty- it has been a collective effort & a recognition of all the hard work by so many people over so many years: highseasalliance.org/2025/11/06/h...
High Seas Treaty wins prestigious Earthshot Prize - High Seas Alliance
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 5 November 2025. The High Seas Treaty has been announced as the winner of the 2025 Earthshot Prize in the “Revive Our Oceans” category, a historic recognition of the global eff...
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November 6, 2025 at 9:04 AM
The #HighSeasTreaty has won the Earthshot Prize for the 'Revive our Oceans' category! We're honored to receive this award on behalf of the Treaty- it has been a collective effort & a recognition of all the hard work by so many people over so many years: highseasalliance.org/2025/11/06/h...
"We are gonna take care of you because you take care of us. You make our existence possible. Thank you, ocean".
"Her Deepness" Sylvia Earle highlights why protecting the High Seas should matter to everyone.
#60ToGlobal #BBNJ
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"Her Deepness" Sylvia Earle highlights why protecting the High Seas should matter to everyone.
#60ToGlobal #BBNJ
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November 5, 2025 at 11:32 AM
"We are gonna take care of you because you take care of us. You make our existence possible. Thank you, ocean".
"Her Deepness" Sylvia Earle highlights why protecting the High Seas should matter to everyone.
#60ToGlobal #BBNJ
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"Her Deepness" Sylvia Earle highlights why protecting the High Seas should matter to everyone.
#60ToGlobal #BBNJ
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As we head toward #COP30, the #BBNJ Agreement can play a role in climate-resilience, ecosystem-integrity and carbon-cycling.
This article highlights the #HighSeasTreaty as a key legal milestone that bridges ocean conservation and climate action.
This article highlights the #HighSeasTreaty as a key legal milestone that bridges ocean conservation and climate action.
ICJ & BBNJ Strengthening the Climate-Ocean Nexus
How BBNJ and the ICJ advisory opinions are reshaping global governance for climate and ocean biodiversity
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November 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
As we head toward #COP30, the #BBNJ Agreement can play a role in climate-resilience, ecosystem-integrity and carbon-cycling.
This article highlights the #HighSeasTreaty as a key legal milestone that bridges ocean conservation and climate action.
This article highlights the #HighSeasTreaty as a key legal milestone that bridges ocean conservation and climate action.
🎃 Trick or Treaty?
This #Halloween, we’re choosing the #HighSeasTreaty. The Treaty will help face one of the scariest things: a world without protection for the ocean.
📷 Shane Gross/Greenpeace
#HighSeas #BBNJ
This #Halloween, we’re choosing the #HighSeasTreaty. The Treaty will help face one of the scariest things: a world without protection for the ocean.
📷 Shane Gross/Greenpeace
#HighSeas #BBNJ
October 31, 2025 at 1:47 PM
🎃 Trick or Treaty?
This #Halloween, we’re choosing the #HighSeasTreaty. The Treaty will help face one of the scariest things: a world without protection for the ocean.
📷 Shane Gross/Greenpeace
#HighSeas #BBNJ
This #Halloween, we’re choosing the #HighSeasTreaty. The Treaty will help face one of the scariest things: a world without protection for the ocean.
📷 Shane Gross/Greenpeace
#HighSeas #BBNJ
Why does the #HighSeasTreaty matter to Indigenous Peoples?
🎙️ In our latest video, Native Hawaiian activist Uncle Sol shares how Indigenous wisdom connects deeply with the ocean and why their knowledge and traditions must be part of the decision-making.
#60toGlobal #BBNJ
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🎙️ In our latest video, Native Hawaiian activist Uncle Sol shares how Indigenous wisdom connects deeply with the ocean and why their knowledge and traditions must be part of the decision-making.
#60toGlobal #BBNJ
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October 31, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Why does the #HighSeasTreaty matter to Indigenous Peoples?
🎙️ In our latest video, Native Hawaiian activist Uncle Sol shares how Indigenous wisdom connects deeply with the ocean and why their knowledge and traditions must be part of the decision-making.
#60toGlobal #BBNJ
t.co/jaWJSBSV08
🎙️ In our latest video, Native Hawaiian activist Uncle Sol shares how Indigenous wisdom connects deeply with the ocean and why their knowledge and traditions must be part of the decision-making.
#60toGlobal #BBNJ
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🎉 After decades of negotiation, the #HighSeasTreaty is officially on the countdown to entry into force!
The Treaty enters into force on 17 Jan 2026: a milestone for global ocean protection.
How will you celebrate this historic day?
#BBNJ #60ToGlobal
The Treaty enters into force on 17 Jan 2026: a milestone for global ocean protection.
How will you celebrate this historic day?
#BBNJ #60ToGlobal
October 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
🎉 After decades of negotiation, the #HighSeasTreaty is officially on the countdown to entry into force!
The Treaty enters into force on 17 Jan 2026: a milestone for global ocean protection.
How will you celebrate this historic day?
#BBNJ #60ToGlobal
The Treaty enters into force on 17 Jan 2026: a milestone for global ocean protection.
How will you celebrate this historic day?
#BBNJ #60ToGlobal
"The High Seas reminds us of a profound truth: the ocean does not belong to one nation. It belongs to all of us – and we are responsible for its future." @earthorg.bsky.social
Once into force, the #HighSeasTreaty will help ensure marine biodiversity is well protected and conserved.
Once into force, the #HighSeasTreaty will help ensure marine biodiversity is well protected and conserved.
The High Seas: Earth's Last Wild Frontier at Risk | Earth.Org
The world's High Seas remain largely unprotected, vulnerable to overfishing, deep-sea mining, plastic pollution, and climate change.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
"The High Seas reminds us of a profound truth: the ocean does not belong to one nation. It belongs to all of us – and we are responsible for its future." @earthorg.bsky.social
Once into force, the #HighSeasTreaty will help ensure marine biodiversity is well protected and conserved.
Once into force, the #HighSeasTreaty will help ensure marine biodiversity is well protected and conserved.
#BBNJ was everywhere at the #IUCNCongress! From the opening ceremony to side events, conversations focused on the crucial phase of implementation and #MPAs.
Our MPA coordinator Tekau Frere reflects on some of the outcomes from the congress.
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Our MPA coordinator Tekau Frere reflects on some of the outcomes from the congress.
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Setting the chart for the BBNJ journey at the IUCN WCC - High Seas Alliance
A blog by Tekau Frere, High Seas Alliance MPA Coordinator The IUCN World Conservation Congress marked another milestone in a remarkable year for the ocean. From the opening ceremony onward, BBNJ was ...
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October 22, 2025 at 6:05 AM
#BBNJ was everywhere at the #IUCNCongress! From the opening ceremony to side events, conversations focused on the crucial phase of implementation and #MPAs.
Our MPA coordinator Tekau Frere reflects on some of the outcomes from the congress.
Read more:
Our MPA coordinator Tekau Frere reflects on some of the outcomes from the congress.
Read more:
🎥 Reflecting on the ratification of the BBNJ Agreement, Costa Rica's Ambassador Gina Guillen-Grillo stresses the importance of protecting the one ocean we have.
#60ToGlobal #BBNJ
#60ToGlobal #BBNJ
October 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🎥 Reflecting on the ratification of the BBNJ Agreement, Costa Rica's Ambassador Gina Guillen-Grillo stresses the importance of protecting the one ocean we have.
#60ToGlobal #BBNJ
#60ToGlobal #BBNJ
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🚨 The High Seas Treaty Bill was debated in Parliament yesterday! 🌊
MPs across parties were banging the drum for our seas, with many namechecking Oceana’s work, from polling & policy asks. Here's Sarah Champion MP calling for urgent ocean action to tackle bottom trawling ✊🔽
MPs across parties were banging the drum for our seas, with many namechecking Oceana’s work, from polling & policy asks. Here's Sarah Champion MP calling for urgent ocean action to tackle bottom trawling ✊🔽
October 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🚨 The High Seas Treaty Bill was debated in Parliament yesterday! 🌊
MPs across parties were banging the drum for our seas, with many namechecking Oceana’s work, from polling & policy asks. Here's Sarah Champion MP calling for urgent ocean action to tackle bottom trawling ✊🔽
MPs across parties were banging the drum for our seas, with many namechecking Oceana’s work, from polling & policy asks. Here's Sarah Champion MP calling for urgent ocean action to tackle bottom trawling ✊🔽
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We must urgently ratify the High Seas Treaty. But it is only the first step towards protecting our oceans.
That's why I urged the Government to go further by banning the terrifying practice of bottom trawling in Marine Protected Areas.
That's why I urged the Government to go further by banning the terrifying practice of bottom trawling in Marine Protected Areas.
October 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM
We must urgently ratify the High Seas Treaty. But it is only the first step towards protecting our oceans.
That's why I urged the Government to go further by banning the terrifying practice of bottom trawling in Marine Protected Areas.
That's why I urged the Government to go further by banning the terrifying practice of bottom trawling in Marine Protected Areas.
🌊 What will the #HighSeasTreaty do for our ocean once it enters into force?
Find out about the legal tools to protect biodiversity and keep the ocean resilient. #60toGlobal https://highseasalliance.org/treaty-negotiations/
Find out about the legal tools to protect biodiversity and keep the ocean resilient. #60toGlobal https://highseasalliance.org/treaty-negotiations/
October 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
🌊 What will the #HighSeasTreaty do for our ocean once it enters into force?
Find out about the legal tools to protect biodiversity and keep the ocean resilient. #60toGlobal https://highseasalliance.org/treaty-negotiations/
Find out about the legal tools to protect biodiversity and keep the ocean resilient. #60toGlobal https://highseasalliance.org/treaty-negotiations/
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#EUOceanWeek is underway🐠
UNOC, Attenborough's 'Ocean', the High Seas Treaty and a wave of legal actions against destructive fishing in MPAs - they're some examples of why 2025 is the "Year of the Ocean".
We still have time to protect it.
Let's remind EU leaders that it's on them to make it happen
UNOC, Attenborough's 'Ocean', the High Seas Treaty and a wave of legal actions against destructive fishing in MPAs - they're some examples of why 2025 is the "Year of the Ocean".
We still have time to protect it.
Let's remind EU leaders that it's on them to make it happen
October 15, 2025 at 1:09 PM
#EUOceanWeek is underway🐠
UNOC, Attenborough's 'Ocean', the High Seas Treaty and a wave of legal actions against destructive fishing in MPAs - they're some examples of why 2025 is the "Year of the Ocean".
We still have time to protect it.
Let's remind EU leaders that it's on them to make it happen
UNOC, Attenborough's 'Ocean', the High Seas Treaty and a wave of legal actions against destructive fishing in MPAs - they're some examples of why 2025 is the "Year of the Ocean".
We still have time to protect it.
Let's remind EU leaders that it's on them to make it happen
Yesterday, we were delighted to hear UK Emma Hardy MP recognising the hard work by @highseasalliance.bsky.social @wwf.org.uk and other environmental NGOs who made the BBNJ Agreement a historic milestone for the ocean.
We look forward to 🇬🇧 ratification soon. parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
We look forward to 🇬🇧 ratification soon. parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
🌊 The oceans and fishing were on the agenda in the House of Commons yesterday, with a debate on the UK's Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill; the passage of this Bill represents a key step towards UK ratification of the UN High Seas treaty. 🎉🧵
October 17, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Yesterday, we were delighted to hear UK Emma Hardy MP recognising the hard work by @highseasalliance.bsky.social @wwf.org.uk and other environmental NGOs who made the BBNJ Agreement a historic milestone for the ocean.
We look forward to 🇬🇧 ratification soon. parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
We look forward to 🇬🇧 ratification soon. parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
The #HighSeasTreaty comes at a crucial moment as our ocean faces growing threats like #ClimateChange and #Overfishing.
As its entry into force approaches, the real test will be in countries turning commitments into real protective action.
Read more via @earthdotcom.bsky.social
As its entry into force approaches, the real test will be in countries turning commitments into real protective action.
Read more via @earthdotcom.bsky.social
Landmark High Seas Treaty marks new era of global ocean protection
The Historic High Seas Treaty officially takes effect January 17, 2026, after 60 countries ratified the agreement.
www.earth.com
October 16, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The #HighSeasTreaty comes at a crucial moment as our ocean faces growing threats like #ClimateChange and #Overfishing.
As its entry into force approaches, the real test will be in countries turning commitments into real protective action.
Read more via @earthdotcom.bsky.social
As its entry into force approaches, the real test will be in countries turning commitments into real protective action.
Read more via @earthdotcom.bsky.social
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Last month, history for the High Seas was made.
With 60+ ratifications of the #HighSeasTreaty, 2/3 of the ocean and almost half of the planet will be protected and will advance the 30x30 goal.
Do you want to know more about the High Seas? Check out our infographic ↩️
@highseasalliance.bsky.social
With 60+ ratifications of the #HighSeasTreaty, 2/3 of the ocean and almost half of the planet will be protected and will advance the 30x30 goal.
Do you want to know more about the High Seas? Check out our infographic ↩️
@highseasalliance.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Last month, history for the High Seas was made.
With 60+ ratifications of the #HighSeasTreaty, 2/3 of the ocean and almost half of the planet will be protected and will advance the 30x30 goal.
Do you want to know more about the High Seas? Check out our infographic ↩️
@highseasalliance.bsky.social
With 60+ ratifications of the #HighSeasTreaty, 2/3 of the ocean and almost half of the planet will be protected and will advance the 30x30 goal.
Do you want to know more about the High Seas? Check out our infographic ↩️
@highseasalliance.bsky.social
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#IUCNcongress In a deep dive session, participants receive an advance glimpse of the forthcoming Explanatory Guide to the #BBNJ Agreement, to support the understanding and implementation of the High Seas Treaty.
October 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
#IUCNcongress In a deep dive session, participants receive an advance glimpse of the forthcoming Explanatory Guide to the #BBNJ Agreement, to support the understanding and implementation of the High Seas Treaty.
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Via @highseasalliance.bsky.social - Uniting for the High Seas: BBNJ Treaty receives World Future Policy Vision Award - IUCN World Conservation Congress
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Uniting for the High Seas: BBNJ Treaty receives World Future Policy Vision Award
The High Ambition Coalition for the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty received global recognition this week as the High Seas Treaty was honoured with the prestigious World Future...
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October 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Via @highseasalliance.bsky.social - Uniting for the High Seas: BBNJ Treaty receives World Future Policy Vision Award - IUCN World Conservation Congress
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