For the first time since 1982, the members of the United Nations have reached an agreement on The High Seas Treaty, which aims to place 30% of the ocean under environmental protection by 2030. Debates over the treaty lasted for around 10 years due to disagreements over funding and fishing rights. This comes as roughly 10% of marine species are at risk of extinction. Laura Meller, oceans campaigner for Greenpeace Nordic, stated that "this is a historic day for conservation and a sign that in a divided world, protecting nature and people can triumph over geopolitics."
Joseph Kaminski
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