Caribbean nations unite to launch ambitious ocean conservation plan

In a powerful demonstration of political unity and regional ambition, Caribbean governments today officially launched the Actioning Blue: Caribbean 30×30 Vision for the Ocean political declaration during a high-level event at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3). Read more here.

India backs high seas treaty at UN Ocean Summit, proposes 6 point conservation plan

India is in the process of ratifying the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, or the High Seas Treaty, Union Minister of State for Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh shared at the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) on June 11, reported HT. Read more here.

Niue, the tiny island selling the sea to save it from destruction

On a remote raised coral atoll in the South Pacific, the tiny island nation of Niue is quietly protecting one of the world’s most ambitious marine reserves. Read more here.

The UN Ocean Conference tries to turn promises into protection

“The fight for the ocean is at the heart of the yearslong battles we’ve been waging — for biodiversity, for climate, for our environment and for our health,” said French President Emmanuel Macron, delivering the keynote address. Read more here.

Nations raise high ambitions for a quieter, healthier oceans

Whether it’s whirring propellers from shipping, sonar from navy vessels, or the construction noise from offshore industry – underwater noise pollution has for a long-time been the rather less visible crisis suffered by the ocean’s biodiversity, impacting ocean health and the health of wildlife including whales and dolphins. Read more here.