UN Ocean Conference moves high seas treaty closer to global law as India pledges ratification and calls for ocean protection
Saturday, 14 June 2025 The UN Ocean Conference concluded in Nice, France, emphasizing the 'High Seas Treaty' to protect marine biodiversity in international waters. India pledged to ratify the treaty soon and proposed a 10-point roadmap for sustainable ocean governance. The conference also highlighted growing calls for a precautionary pause on deep-sea mining, reflecting a global commitment to ocean health.
Guterres urges countries to join ocean pact before point of no return, warns against science deniers
Following 18 new ratifications on Monday, UN chief Guterres said on Tuesday the High Seas Treaty is "within sight" of taking effect. He warned of a 'hard battle' against 'greed', which denies...
European Commission chief von der Leyen unveils EU ocean pact at UN conference
The EU pact aims to restore natural habitats in oceans and promote the competitiveness of the maritime..
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French president Macron says its time for an agreement as UN Ocean conference readies to begin
Macron said this on the eve of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference which kicks off this Monday in..
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Thousands gather in Nice for a drone show ahead of the UN Ocean Conference, where more than two thousand drones light up the sky with marine creatures. France will host world leaders this week to..
At the UN Ocean Conference in France, India advocated for immediate global action to protect ocean health. Minister Jitendra Singh urged investment in... IndiaTimes