A landmark UN agreement promises stronger protection for life in international waters. But tensions between major powers, ...

While the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) provided a framework for ocean governance, the BBNJ ...

It has been hailed as a diplomatic triumph, but some worry it could become a vehicle to increase China’s influence over the ...

Ocean governance is entering a decisive moment as governments weigh whether to allow deep sea mining in international waters or impose a global moratorium while science and regulations catch ...

The so-called ’30 by 30’ commitment was struck in 2022 after years of negotiations on the Global Biodiversity Framework. For ...

The Ocean Treaty, therefore, serves as proof that humanity can still choose cooperation over conquest in this age of geopolitical tensions. This treaty is more than just an environmental agreement. It ...

- The scientific evidence has been submitted to the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) Commission 2026 which took place 2-6 March in Panama. This is where the New ...

It’s been a tough year for anyone working on the climate agenda. The Trump Administration’s repeal of the endangerment ...

Each year on March 3, World Wildlife Day draws global attention to the plants and animals that make life on Earth possible.

Focus on maritime law enforcement believed to highlight growing challenges facing Beijing, particularly in the South China Sea China has pledged to strengthen maritime law enforcement and bolster ...

By The Associated Press The United States and Israel launched an attack Saturday on Iran, with the first apparent strike ...

A declaration recognizing whales as legal rights-holders is influencing legislation in New Zealand and sparking an international push to translate Indigenous customs into binding protections.