UK pushes protections for international marine biodiversity
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-pushes-protections-for-international-marine-biodiversity
The UK Government has today reaffirmed its commitment as a leader on international nature conservation at the UN General Assembly.
Arizona native leading Disney’s sea turtle conservation records historic nesting season
As a leader of Disney Conservation’s sea turtle program, Tempe native and University of Arizona alumni Rachel Smith plays an important role in the magic that takes place near Disney’s Vero Beach Resort in Florida.
Biden’s marine sanctuaries come under fire at US congressional hearing
The U.S. government’s use of marine protected areas, sanctuaries, and monuments to conserve areas of the ocean came under fire during a congressional hearing this week.
Philippine sinks historic deal to protect world’s oceans
In a significant step towards the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity, the Philippines has signed the historic agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction.
Major natural areas receive World Heritage protection, based on IUCN advice
The World Heritage Committee has enlarged natural World Heritage areas by more than 100 million hectares, an area roughly 26 times the size of Switzerland.