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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

First treaty to protect marine life in high seas to take effect in January

The first-ever treaty to protect marine diversity in international waters will come into force early next year, after it was ratified by the 60th nation, Morocco. Morocco's formal adoption of the Marine Biodiversity Treaty on Friday means the agreement will now enter into force on January 17, 2026, offering new protections to an area covering two-thirds of the world's oceans and as many as 10 million different species, many of which are still unidentified.
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fromFast Company
1 month ago

UN nations gather for a 6th time to tackle the global plastics crisis

Nations are negotiating a treaty to end global plastic pollution amidst challenges regarding production reduction.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

It makes me want to scream': Nobel peace prize winner horrified by planned exits from landmine treaty

European countries' withdrawal from the landmine treaty raises concerns about eroding humanitarian norms.
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