UN Adopts Historic Treaty to Protect Biodiversity in the High Seas
Video Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories - Duration: 01:30s - Published
UN Adopts Historic Treaty to Protect Biodiversity in the High Seas
UN Adopts Historic Treaty , to Protect Biodiversity , in the High Seas.
On June 19, the United Nations adopted a new treaty aimed at protecting marine life in the oceans.
'TIME' reports that delegates from 193 member nations marked the unopposed passage of the historic treaty with a sustained standing ovation.
The announcement was made by Singapore's ambassador on ocean issues, Rena Lee, who presided over negotiations regarding the treaty.
The announcement was made by Singapore's ambassador on ocean issues, Rena Lee, who presided over negotiations regarding the treaty.
'TIME' reports that only about 1% of
the high seas are currently protected.
The treaty aims at specifically protecting
biodiversity in waters outside of national borders,
otherwise referred to as the high seas.
The treaty aims at specifically protecting
biodiversity in waters outside of national borders,
otherwise referred to as the high seas.
The treaty to protect the high seas, which
cover roughly half of the earth's surface,
has been debated for over 20 years.
Once ratified by 60 member nations, a new U.N.
Body will be created to establish protected areas
and oversee the conservation of ocean life.
Once ratified by 60 member nations, a new U.N.
Body will be created to establish protected areas
and oversee the conservation of ocean life.
'TIME' reports that the treaty will also establish a
framework of rules for conducting assessments of
the environmental impact of commercial activities.
'TIME' reports that the treaty will also establish a
framework of rules for conducting assessments of
the environmental impact of commercial activities.
According to U.N.
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres,
the world's oceans are facing threats on
multiple fronts, as rising sea temperatures alter , "marine ecosystems and the species living there.".
'TIME' reports that Geterres added that
biodiversity in the world's oceans are, "under attack from overfishing,
over-exploitation and ocean acidification.”
UN Warns Global , Wildlife Crime , Driving Global Extinctions.
'The Guardian' reports that over
4,000 species from around the world
are the targets of wildlife traffickers. .
According to a United Nations report,
this causes "untold harm upon nature.".
The report found that 40% of all
the animals targeted are on the red list
of threatened or nearly threatened species.
The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) report
found that the trade, driven by demand for medicine,
pets and trophies, is active in over 80% of countries.
Despite gaps in knowledge
about the full extent of wildlife
trafficking and associated crime,
there is sufficient evidence to
conclude that this remains
a significant global problem
far from being resolved, UNODC report, via 'The Guardian'.
Despite gaps in knowledge
about the full extent of wildlife
trafficking and associated crime,
there is sufficient evidence to
conclude that this remains
a significant global problem
far from being resolved, UNODC report, via 'The Guardian'.
According to the report, the largest
number of individual seizures involved
corals, large reptiles and elephants.
According to the report, the largest
number of individual seizures involved
corals, large reptiles and elephants.
According to the report, the largest
number of individual seizures involved
corals, large reptiles and elephants.
Wildlife trade was found to be the driving
factor in both local and global extinctions,
including rare orchids, reptiles and fish.
Wildlife crime inflicts untold harm
upon nature, and it also jeopardizes
livelihoods, public health, good
governance and our planet’s
ability to fight climate change, Ghada Waly, Executive director of UNODC, via 'The Guardian'.
Researchers warn that wildlife crime is often
linked to organized crime, with corruption playing a critical role in impeding efforts to stop trafficking. .
'The Guardian' reports that this corruption can
take the form of bribes paid to inspectors and
government officials in exchange for fake permits.
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published
Israel has told the United Nations' top court that South Africa's case against its military operation in Gaza "makes a mockery of the heinous charge of.. Sky News
Cargo ship Dali, stuck under Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge for 55 days, finally moved to port. Indian crew hailed for alerting authorities, saving lives... IndiaTimes
Guided-missile destroyer INS Delhi, fleet tanker INS Shakti and anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kiltan, under the command of Eastern Fleet chief Rear Admiral.. IndiaTimes
According to the Mastercard Economics Institute's "travel trends 2024: breaking boundaries" research issued Thursday, the top five trending locations for Indian.. IndiaTimes
Discover the latest developments as Hong Kong follows Singapore in banning the sale of popular Indian spice brands Everest and MDH due to pesticide concerns. Learn more about the health risks posed by the contamination and the impact on consumer safety. Stay informed with our comprehensive coverage.
#Everest #MDH #IndianSpices #EverestBaninSingapore #MDHBaninSingapore #HongKong #Singapore #Oneindia
~HT.178~PR.274~ED.101~GR.121~
An Indian UN worker lost his life in Gaza after a targeted attack on a UN vehicle in Rafah, marking the first international casualty in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The incident highlights the risks faced by humanitarian workers in conflict zones. UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the attack, emphasising the need to protect humanitarian workers. Indian UN representative Ruchira Kamboj condemned civilian casualties and emphasised adherence to international law. The attack follows the UN's backing of Palestinian membership bid, with 143 countries, including India, voting for recognition, prompting a call for reconsideration by the Security Council after a US veto last month.
#GazaWar #UNWorkerKilled #RafahAttack #UNVehicleAttack #UNSecurity #IsraelGazaWar #UN #DSSWorker #ConflictZone #HumanitarianSafety
~PR.152~ED.155~GR.124~HT.96~
World Leaders Ask Israel , Not to Retaliate for Iranian Attack.
On April 13, Iran launched hundreds
of drones and missiles at Israel.
The attack came after two Iranian
generals were killed in "a suspected
Israeli strike in Syria" on April 1, AP reports. .
99% of Iran's drones and missiles were intercepted by Israel, according to a military spokesperson. .
World leaders are cautioning
Israel to show restraint and resist
retaliating against Iran, AP reports. .
Now is the time to be smart
as well as tough, to think
with head as well as heart, David Cameron, British foreign secretary, via statement.
We cannot afford another front
in the Middle East. There would only
be losers, in the region and beyond, Alexander Schallenberg, Austria’s foreign minister, via statement.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called Israel's ability to intercept Iran's attack "really impressive" and urged the country to "contribute to de-escalation.".
This is a success that perhaps also
should not be thrown away. Hence
also our advice to contribute to
de-escalation themselves, Olaf Scholz, German chancellor, via statement.
Kenya urges Israel to show utmost restraint
taking into account the urgent need for all
parties to walk away from the brink beyond
which recovery will be enormously difficult. , William Ruto, president of Kenya, via statement.
We have condemned, we have
intervened, we will do everything
to avoid an escalation, an inferno, Emmanuel Macron, president of France, via statement.
Now is the time to defuse
and de-escalate. Now is the
time for maximum restraint, António Guterres, U.N. secretary-general, via statement.
While on a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu, President Joe Biden
also condemned a retaliatory strike, saying,
"You got a win. Take the win," a senior official said. .
While on a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu, President Joe Biden
also condemned a retaliatory strike, saying,
"You got a win. Take the win," a senior official said.
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published