After the suspension of #IGC5 , IUCN-WCEL (World Commission on Environmental Law) Cymie reflects on the progress but also the obstacles States need to overtake at the next meeting to conclude a #HighSeasTreaty to address conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in #ABNJ . bit.ly/3SVYhLq

💼 The High Seas Alliance is hiring!

We're looking for a well organised and highly motivated Programme Officer to join our team.

📆 If you think you have what it takes, apply by October 30th.

More info here: highseasalliance.org/resources/high… #ConservationJobs #WeAreHiring #HighSeas

Once considered an oceanic desert, the Sargasso Sea is now seen
as a watery rainforest. Discoveries like this are why we must protect the
#HighSeas . pew.org/2KaxPK8

And specifically what would an ambitious #HighSeas Treaty look like when it comes to EIA?

(If you are a policy geek), have a look at the High Seas Alliance briefs here, lots on EIA and more:
highseasalliance.org/resources/

The #HighSeas #BBNJ negotiations are a once in a generation opportunity to shape #internationallaw & advance marine #conservation for the future. The High Seas Alliance brings the voice of civil society to these crucial negotiations. #JobOpportunity #Jobs highseasalliance.org/resources/high…

#IGC5 has attracted international attention to #ABNJ .

There are growing concerns over “the increasing anthropogenic pressures posed by existing and emerging activities, such as #fishing , #DeepSea Mining and marine #pollution in the #DeepSea .”

bit.ly/3M5WdOl Earth Negotiations Bulletin

Be part of the effort to Protect the High Seas! High Seas Alliance is recruiting: highseasalliance.org/resources/high…

📢 Our new paper is out!

Connectivity is essential to consider in area-based #MarineConservation . We looked into integrating connectivity into #HighSeas conservation efforts for the Salas y Gómez and Nazca ridges in the Southeast Pacific

👉 frontiersin.org/articles/10.33…

#ABNJ #BBNJ

The #HighSeas are at centre of the seven-part series #TheOutlawOcean podcast by Ian Urbina.

🎧 Each week, listen to a new episode focused on investigations of criminality and exploitation at sea: theoutlawocean.com/the-outlaw-oce… CBC Podcasts Los Angeles Times #HighSeas Treaty

It was a pleasure to discuss #BBNJ capacity building at WMU’s excellent #ProtectingtheOcean conference in Malmö. Ireland supports an early resumption of formal negotiations.

“All efforts must be devoted in the coming months to secure this long-awaited #HighSeasTreaty . The high-level political momentum has to be translated into action.” - Fermín Koop

We're still waiting for a global ocean treaty! bit.ly/3QGCgy7 #BBNJ #IGC5

This study identifies key considerations for MPA design and management necessary to amplify the effectiveness of #MPAs for marine megafauna conservation.

#HighSeas MPAs are critical and need to be established under a new United Nations #HighSeas Treaty. frontiersin.org/articles/10.33…

'The 🇪🇺 has been lazy in meeting its own targets for ending #overfishing . The tide is coming in on #ClimateChange and #BiodiversityLoss . We need action, and fisheries management has a decisive role to play.' - Isabella Lövin

euobserver.com/opinion/155906 #HighSeas #OceanAction

'What now for the ocean?'

The #HighSeas critters are asking governments and policy makers when #IGC5 negotiations will resume and conclude with a strong #HighSeas Treaty to protect their home.

highseasalliance.org/treatytracker/ #BBNJ