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NewsApr 14, 2025
Countries Gather in New York to Kickstart Implementation of High Seas Treaty
Read nowBBNJ International Cooperation United Nations
Press releaseMar 03, 2025
Race to Ratify High Seas Treaty: 42 More Countries Needed to Protect Ocean Biodiversity
Read nowBBNJ International Cooperation United Nations
Press releaseJan 15, 2025
Finally – Switzerland to Sign the UN High Seas Treaty
Read nowBBNJ Marine Protected Areas United Nations
Press releaseSep 20, 2023
High Seas Alliance applauds countries joining the High Seas Treaty ‘Race for Ratification’
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High Seas Treaty (UNCLOS BBNJ)
Read nowBBNJ International Cooperation
NewsJun 01, 2023
Relevance of the BBNJ Agreement for Plastic Pollution
Read nowBBNJ International Cooperation Plastic Pollution
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Plastic Pollution: BBNJ Agreement – OceanCare Briefing (2023)
Read nowBBNJ International Cooperation Plastic Pollution
Press releaseAug 11, 2022
We need an «environmental TUV certification» for the high seas!
Read nowBBNJ International Cooperation Marine Protected Areas
NewsMar 18, 2022
UN High Seas Treaty: Progress but not there yet
Read nowBBNJ International Cooperation
NewsMar 09, 2022
Environmental Multilateralism At Work: Final Round of UN High Seas Treaty Negotiations
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Press releaseFeb 11, 2022
One Ocean Summit: Commitments of «High Ambition Coalition» not ambitious enough
Read nowBBNJ International Cooperation
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Is the European Union doing enough to protect marine biodiversity in the high seas treaty negotiations?
Read nowBBNJ Underwater Noise Pollution
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Virtual diplomacy – the new frontiers of the digital world
Read nowBBNJ Plastic Pollution Underwater Noise Pollution
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High Seas: UN BBNJ IGC3 Transboundary Pollution – Briefing (2020)
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High Seas: UN BBNJ Transboundary Pollution – Briefing long (2019)
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High Seas: UN BBNJ Transboundary Pollution – Briefing short (2019)
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NewsSep 09, 2019
Urgent deadline: Duty to conserve the biological diversity of the high seas and deep seabed
Read nowBBNJ Deep-Sea Mining International Cooperation
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High Seas: UN BBNJ Marine Protected Areas – Intervention (2018)
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Ocean Noise: UN BBNJ PrepCom II – Statement (2016)
Read nowBBNJ International Cooperation Underwater Noise Pollution
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Petition: Because our planet is blue, OceanCare

Every year, approximately 9 million tons of plastic end up in the ocean – a deadly trap for millions of ocean inhabitants. Together we can stop the plastic wave and create a clean and healthy ocean.

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Petition: Because our planet is blue, OceanCare
High vessel speeds at sea lead to deadly collisions with whales. Together, we can protect their lives. The time to act is now.
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Petition: Because our planet is blue, OceanCare

The use of destructive fishing gear is one of the biggest threats to marine ecosystems. Together we can stop destructive fishing practises and protect the ocean and their inhabitants. The time to act is now.

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Petition: Because our planet is blue, OceanCare

Oil and gas exploration threatens marine ecosystems and life in the ocean. Together we can enforce a ban and protect our ocean. The time to act is now.

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Petition: Because our planet is blue, OceanCare

The deep sea is a unique habitat full of secrets and life. Resource extraction threatens to irreversibly destroy this treasure. Together, we can protect the deep sea. The time to act is now.

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Petition: Because Our Planet Is Blue, OceanCare

A healthy Ocean is essential for life on the blue planet.
We must stop harming our planet and start caring for it. The time to act is now.

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