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Africa must capitalise on transformative High Seas Treaty for global ocean conservation

In June, the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) culminated in an ambitious political declaration that marks a turning point for global ocean governance. The highlight was the progress made ...
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Things to know about the High Seas Treaty as it takes effect

The world’s first legally binding agreement to protect marine life in international waters took effect Saturday, marking a historic moment for ocean conservation after nearly two decades of ...
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South Africa's no-show at global plastic treaty meeting deeply disappointing

Responding to its no-show at the ministerial meeting on a proposed global plastics treaty, Greenpeace Africa (www.GreenpeaceAfrica.org), groundWork and WWF have expressed deep concerns at the ...
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South Africa undeterred as global plastic treaty talks break down

The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) session in Geneva, which aimed to deliver a binding global treaty on plastic pollution, ended without agreement. Talks collapsed due to deep divisions ...
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African faith leaders and environmentalists push for fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty

NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — An event advocating for the treaty was organized as part of the Season of Creation, an event observed annually by Christian denominations and Christian climate activists from ...