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UNOC 2025 brought major headlines in ocean conservation—from billions pledged to protect biodiversity, to significant movement on the High Seas Treaty. In this episode, Andrew Lewin returns from the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, with a firsthand account of what was announced, what was promised, and what might actually happen. Ocean finance was a hot topic this year. Governments, development banks, and private investors pledged record-breaking funding to tackle everything from plastic pollution to marine ecosystem restoration. But Andrew dives into why these billions still fall short—and which key ocean players stepped up (and who didn't). High Seas Treaty ratification took center stage, with 18 new countries signing on and momentum building fast. The episode also breaks down 30x30 targets, new marine protected areas—including a massive one in French Polynesia—and growing global support for a deep-sea mining moratorium. Andrew adds his personal observations and concerns about whether this enthusiasm will translate into real protection for the ocean. Join the Undertow: https://www.speakupforblue.com/jointheundertow Connect with Speak Up For Blue Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube    

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Livestock moving from England to Wales will have to be tested from next month. The Welsh Government says that once the whole of England becomes a restricted zone for the bluetongue disease on the first of July, animals will have to test negative for the disease before they can go into Wales. There have been no cases of bluetongue in Wales, or in Scotland this year. There the government also decided earlier this month that animals should be tested if they're coming from a restricted zone. Earlier this week the Livestock Auctioneers Association warned on this programme that limiting the movement of animals across the boarders would be 'catastrophic'. As the UN Oceans summit in Nice draws to a close, it's hoped that more countries will ratify a High Seas Treaty and so bring it into force. This agreement was made two years ago to put 30% of international waters into marine protected areas by 2030. However even within those areas, bottom trawling is allowed. Bottom trawling is already banned in some English waters and the government is consulting on plans to extend that ban. We speak to Michael Kaiser professor of fisheries conservation at the Lyell centre at Heriot Watt University. All week we've been following the journey from field to bread bin - and today we're at the millers. 85% percent of the wheat used for our bread is grown and milled in the UK. We import about 15 percent of bread wheat from Canada and Germany. We visit a miller in Essex who can trace his milling roots right back to the Domesday book. Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Rebecca Rooney

World leaders, scientists and ocean advocates are gathering in Nice for the 3rd UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) and hopes are high that progress can be made on some of the many pressing issues facing our seas - from acidification to pollution, and from biodiversity loss to deep sea mining. Reporting from the summit, Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac ask: can this moment become a true turning point for ocean governance? Central to the agenda is the High Seas Treaty: a long-awaited international agreement designed to protect marine life in the 64% of the ocean that lies beyond national borders. But with more ratifications needed to get it across the line, can its future be secured while the world's eyes are on Nice?Later, Christiana is joined by legendary oceanographer and explorer Dr. Sylvia Earle. Drawing on a lifetime of experience beneath the waves, she shares stories, warnings, and a passionate case for protecting the blue lungs of the planet.This episode features underwater and ocean recordings taken by sound artist and documentarist Louise Romain.Learn more ⚓ Get the latest news on UNOC from the official website

Overheated and overfished: an SOS for oceans under duress is being sent from a UN summit in Nice. But try telling that to those who advocate deep-sea drilling for precious metals. In a world hungry for the minerals that power our batteries and connect our computers, the United States but also China, India, Japan, Norway and more are seriously studying whether science fiction can become reality. We ask about the actual feasibility of deep-sea mining and the competing narratives at play, what with the US boycotting the United Nations Oceans Conference in Nice and a paltry 32 nations so far ratifying the UN's High Seas Treaty. How to protect the two-thirds of our planet's surface that belong to both everyone and no one?Watch moreNorway lured by deep-sea mining for rare metalsOn that score, there's no need to drill when you hit rock bottom. Even areas protected on paper remain vulnerable to large fishing trawlers that literally rake the seabed, killing both fish and plant life essential for our planet. What can be done before it's too late?Watch moreKenyan fishermen under pressure as foreign trawlers threaten watersProduced by François Picard, Andrew Hilliar, Juliette Laffont, Ilayda Habip.

World leaders are gathering in Nice this week [[Mon, June 9 - Fri, June 13]] for the third U-N Ocean Conference (UNOC3). At the heart of the week-long summit located on the French Riviera, is the push to ratify the High Seas Treaty for conservation in international waters. This - as experts warn climate goals will remain out of reach without a healthy ocean.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 112-points this morning from Friday's close, at 21,773 on turnover of 6.3-billion N-T. The market closed slightly lower Friday - after retreating from earlier gains as investors remained cautious ahead of the release of U-S jobs data. The bellwether electronics sector remained sluggish throughout the session despite some late buying, while select non-tech stocks, particularly in the financial and petrochemical sectors, drew interest and lent support to the broader market. French National Assembly delegation visits Taiwan A delegation of members of the French National Assembly has arrived in Taiwan for a six-day visit. The delegation is being led Marie-Noelle Battistel, the president of the Assembly's Taiwan-France Friendship Group. Battistel is visiting at the invitation of the Lai administration and is being accompanied by four other deputies in the lower house of the French Parliament. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the delegation is slated to hold talks with President Lai Ching-te and other senior government officials in Taipei aimed at enhancing (增強) bilateral relations. They will also meet with Minister without Portfolio Lin Ming-hsin and Economics Minister Kuo Jyh-huei. 'Time 100' recipient gets honorary doctorate from Taitung university Philanthropist Chen Shu-chu has been presented with an honorary doctorate degree by National Taitung University for her humanitarian contributions (貢獻). Chen was a vegetable vendor at Central Market in Taitung City for over half a century before she retired in 2018. She gained fame here in Taiwan when she was named as one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people of 2010 for her philanthropy. Chen received her degree with the National Taitung University alumni at a graduation ceremony held at the university's Chihpen Campus for her contributions to society. She was introduced at the event by Taitung County Deputy Magistrate Wang Chih-hui - who cited her as an example of human love transcending (超越) technological advancement. Israel Reports Thunberg Vessel Diverted to Israel Israel's Foreign Ministry says a Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists has been diverted (改變方向) to Israel. In a post on X, it said the boat “is safely making its way to the shores of Israel.” The passengers “are expected to return to their home countries,” it added, without providing further details. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which had organized the voyage to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and protest Israel's blockade of the territory, said the activists had been “kidnapped by Israeli forces.” Colombia Presidential Hopeful Shot and Wounded A Colombian senator and would-be presidential candidate is shot and wounded (受傷) at a rally. AP correspondent Julie Walker reports France World Oceans Day Dozens of research and exploration vessels have set sail off the French coastal city of Nice across across the Bay of Angels. The event on Sunday marked World Oceans Day and the opening of the third U.N. Ocean Conference. It aimed to showcase the beauty of the ocean and the growing urgency to protect it. Thousands of delegates, including heads of state, scientists, and environmental advocates, are expected in Nice this week to confront growing threats to the ocean, and the need to transform pledges (承諾) into protection. The conference is expected to bring the High Seas Treaty closer to ratification, allowing countries to establish marine protected areas in international waters, which cover nearly two-thirds of the ocean and remain largely ungoverned. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 打造綠能與AI科技的示範驗證場域，串聯嘉義、南科、高雄及屏東等園區，大南方智慧轉型的關鍵樞紐，歡迎一同探索沙崙智慧綠能科學城，共創智慧未來！ 參訪進駐資訊請至 https://sofm.pse.is/7qmrvq 網站查詢 經濟部能源署/臺南市政府經濟發展局(廣告) -- NISSAN為提升車主夏季駕乘感受，限時推出X-TRAIL、KICKS及SENTRA「涼夏特仕版」限量各200台，雙前座升級通風座椅，提供涼爽舒適的駕駛體驗。 本月入主NISSAN任一車款再贈Dyson時尚吹風機組，及零利率方案，讓消費者輕鬆入主、無壓升級NISSAN車款。 https://sofm.pse.is/7qk7ag -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

You're standing or sitting perfectly still, but yet you feel like everything is spinning around you, as if you were on a theme park ride. You've been getting nausea and throwing up too. Well, the chances are you're suffering from vertigo.  According to the NHS: "Vertigo can also feel like you're being pulled, tilted, or pushed to one side…[and is] often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, problems with balance, or difficulty moving." The causes can be varied, but generally speaking, vertigo is a balance disorder. Our balance system relies on information from many different organs and tissues within the body, including the eyes and ears for example. Do we know what causes vertigo? Is having true vertigo serious? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How will the High Seas Treaty protect the oceans?⁠ ⁠How to make the most out of a rental property?⁠ ⁠What is CoreCore, the latest aesthetic taking over Tiktok?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 13/3/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To protect our planet - meeting the global ‘30 by 30’ target of safeguarding 30% of oceans by 2030 is crucial. But that will not be possible without effective enforcement of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing - or IUU fishing - accounts for one of every five wild-caught fish. In fact, experts estimate that between 10 to 26 million tons of IUU-caught fish is taken out of our oceans each year, which equates to nearly 20 percent of the global reported catch. This is contributing to the decline of certain species, which affects not just small-scale fishers, who make up 90% of the world's fishing workforce, but also jeopardises the survival of other marine species that depend on these fish species. It has since been close to two years since the historic High Seas Treaty was signed in New York, a treaty that would allow the establishment of MPAs and other conservation efforts on the high seas - ocean areas that exist outside national borders and have previously never had a legal mechanism to cover them. Yet, many countries struggle to make these protections a reality, even with the establishment of the High Seas Treaty. On this episode of Climate Connections, Meaghan Brosnan, CEO of WildAid - a global non-profit organisation that is scaling marine enforcement to end illegal fishing and strengthen ocean conservation - shares her perspectives. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Voiced by: Audrey SiekPhoto credits: The Earthshot PrizeMusic credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You're standing or sitting perfectly still, but yet you feel like everything is spinning around you, as if you were on a theme park ride. You've been getting nausea and throwing up too. Well, the chances are you're suffering from vertigo.  According to the NHS: "Vertigo can also feel like you're being pulled, tilted, or pushed to one side…[and is] often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, problems with balance, or difficulty moving." The causes can be varied, but generally speaking, vertigo is a balance disorder. Our balance system relies on information from many different organs and tissues within the body, including the eyes and ears for example. Do we know what causes vertigo? Is having true vertigo serious? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How will the High Seas Treaty protect the oceans? How to make the most out of a rental property? What is CoreCore, the latest aesthetic taking over Tiktok? A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 13/3/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new BBNJ (biodiversity beyond natural jurisdiction) marine conservation agreement is impressive in scope but has since been rebranded by some as the “high seas treaty,” which risks biasing its interpretation by emphasizing the historical, but outdated, freedoms enjoyed by seafaring (and largely Western) nations. Elizabeth Mendenhall of the University of Rhode Island joins this episode to discuss the treaty with co-host Rachel Donald, detailing the fascinating and complicated nature of ocean governance beyond the jurisdiction of states. The BBNJ agreement was designed to resolve some of these governance issues, but the text contains ample gray area in how the principles of “common heritage,” the concept that something belongs to all of humanity, will apply to the protection and extraction of resources from the water column and seafloor. “The treaty design that we ended up with [from] my perspective is not really suited to achieve what it is we say we want to do, which is to create a big network of marine protected areas that's effective in terms of protecting biodiversity,” Mendenhall says. To learn more and find links to the treaty documents, see the commentary Mendenhall co-authored for Mongabay about the topic earlier this year, here. Like this podcast? Please share it with a friend and help spread the word about the Mongabay Newscast. Subscribe to or follow the Mongabay Newscast wherever you listen to podcasts, from Apple to Spotify, and you can also listen to all episodes here on the Mongabay website, or download our free app for Apple and Android devices to gain instant access to our latest episodes and all of our previous ones. Image Credit: Baleen whales (Megaptera novaeangliae). Image by ArtTower via Pixabay (Public domain). --- Timecodes (00:00) Introduction (02:51) How biodiverse are oceans? (05:20) What's at stake? (07:47) How are the oceans governed? (10:47) How international ocean management organizations work (17:13) What is the treaty for? (21:21) Is it a marine protected area if you can still exploit it? (27:55) BBNJ vs. 'High Seas' (29:09) Principles of High Seas and Common Heritage (35:35) Post-show (40:13) Credits

Our host Eva Dean is joined by Sameer Ranade, the ‘The Climate Change Prophet.' Sameer is a climate justice activist and spoken word rhyme artist who believes social progress can be made through art, education, organizing, & inclusivity. Sameer has dedicated his career and artistic endeavors to the cause of social justice and climate protection. Instagram: @theclimatechangeprophet About World Oceans Day: https://unworldoceansday.org/about/ About the High Seas Treaty: https://highseasalliance.org/treaty-negotiations/ Verse #1:  I'm forlorn for the death and suffering in regions war torn  and all the communities that aren't ready for more storms  a function of emitting greenhouse gases that make the planet more warm. In order to reverse the tide  a person's race or religion should be no more significant than the color of their eyes As the great Bob Marley wrote, Tribalism puts our harmony on the ropes. To rescue it, I bust out my clipboard and register people to vote.  The higher turnout in Georgia gave me new hope. Never thought I'd see Ralph Warnock and John Ossoff represent the Peach State.  Yet there are so many people who preach hate.  We must rise above and be great.  Implement the most ambitious greenhouse gas pollution rule.  We have the tools to do it in a way that improves the quality of public schools.  That, my friend, is the key to a better society. It's tragic that neighborhoods are segregated by race.  For the full implementation of Brown v. Board, I plead my case.  The solution to reduce carbon emissions is to reduce social divisions.  Global warming we can prevent with ethical treatment of each other.  I'm not religious, but I heard Isaac and Ishmael were brothers. The recognition of our common bond will hopefully make us think twice before we drop bombs.  If you think the world would be a better place if Trump stayed in the Iran deal, you're not wrong.  So much going on, I can't stand still.  My carbon reduction plan will improve the quality of life in every neighborhood. Design homes that favor wood sustainably grown. Verse #2:  Instead of building walls I want to invest infrastructure to make the environmental healthy for all install a charger in every public parking stall create jobs installing solar panels on top of shopping malls boost good employment positions  in places where emissions are the highest once you look at the map, you can no longer deny it  pollution is hardest to bring down in the poor parts of town life ain't fair cuz the darker your skin is, the dirtier your air there is no way to spin it racism is the cause to implement the 14th amendment we keep needing more laws freeway pollution means we ain't fully undone the legacy of segregation for sure we made progress with Civil Rights legislation it boosted immigration/ let my dad in can we achieve the great Society of the Johnson Admin? for jobs and racial justice I want to see the Green New Deal pass finally harness the amazing carbon storing ability of eelgrass energy efficiency will save real cash not only will it seal cracks but make the home healthy so when I ask you to pass bills please help me I often wonder how many good things we'd have accomplished if they hadn't killed Dr. King when it came to the dangers of our planet he saw them coming… Verse #3:  There are five oceans named  But as an interconnected water body they're all the same  And impacted by what we pour down the drain  With our wastewater treatment plants under strain  I'm running water conservation campaigns  Have you heard of the dead zone in the gulf coast it's a damn shame But through planting cover crops and buffer strips it can change Implement the practice on farms all across the globe  When you think about it the ocean is everyone's adobe Thank you United Nations for the World Oceans Day declaration Love this celebration for providing inspiration and issue elevation For more gratification I want the US Senate to bring the High Seas treaty up for ratification

This episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast delves into the story of Captain Paul Watson, a prominent figure in conservation activism. The host, Andrew Lewin, discusses Watson's past actions, current arrest, and the concept of whether activism can have consequences that come back to haunt you. Exploring the question of whether karma plays a role in activism, the episode provides insights into the complexities of standing up for environmental causes. Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Do you want to join my Ocean Community? Sign Up for Updates on the process: www.speakupforblue.com/oceanapp   Sign up for our Newsletter: http://www.speakupforblue.com/newsletter   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube Activism can have significant consequences, as demonstrated by the case of Captain Paul Watson discussed in the podcast episode. Despite advocating for conservation and animal rights causes, Watson faced backlash and legal repercussions for his aggressive tactics. His involvement in organizations like Greenpeace and Sea Shepherd led to confrontations with authorities, particularly in Japan, where he interfered with whaling activities. Watson's approach to activism, which involved direct action and sometimes confrontational methods, garnered both support and criticism. While he achieved some success in raising awareness and initiating change, his actions also alienated certain groups and countries. This polarization highlights the potential consequences of activism, where individuals may face legal challenges, arrest, or even extradition for their advocacy efforts. The episode also touched upon the complexities of Watson's character, noting instances where he made controversial statements, such as criticizing indigenous practices related to hunting. These remarks further fueled the divide in public opinion about his methods and beliefs. Despite his dedication to conservation causes, Watson's confrontational approach and contentious statements have led to a mixed reception among supporters and detractors. Overall, the case of Captain Paul Watson serves as a reminder that activism, while crucial for driving change, can come with repercussions. Individuals advocating for causes they believe in may encounter resistance, legal challenges, and public scrutiny. The episode underscores the importance of considering the potential consequences of activism and the need to navigate these challenges while staying true to one's values and goals. Captain Paul Watson's aggressive conservation methods have indeed polarized opinions within the marine conservation community and the general public. On one hand, many people praise his unwavering dedication to protecting the ocean and marine life. Watson's founding of both Greenpeace and Sea Shepherd, two prominent conservation organizations, has led to significant changes in marine conservation efforts globally. These organizations have employed marine conservationists, activists, and policy makers, and have successfully advocated for marine protection and policy changes. However, on the other hand, Watson's approach, which often involves confrontational and aggressive tactics, has drawn criticism from many quarters. His use of violence and direct action, such as ramming boats and disrupting whaling activities, has been controversial and has led to legal issues and conflicts with authorities. Additionally, Watson has made controversial statements, including criticizing indigenous communities for their involvement in activities like selling hunting quotas to wealthy hunters. The episode highlights how Watson's actions and statements have led to a mixed reception among conservationists and the public. While some view him as a hero for his relentless efforts to protect marine life, others condemn his methods and rhetoric. The episode also discusses the recent ousting of Watson from Sea Shepherd due to disagreements over the organization's direction, indicating internal conflicts within the conservation community regarding his approach. Overall, Captain Paul Watson's legacy is a complex one, with supporters lauding his commitment to marine conservation and detractors questioning the effectiveness and ethics of his aggressive tactics and controversial statements. The episode underscores the ongoing debate surrounding Watson's conservation methods and the diverse opinions within the conservation community regarding his contributions to ocean protection. The arrest of Captain Paul Watson outside Greenland or Iceland has sparked a debate on the balance between activism, ethics, and the potential consequences of one's actions in the conservation field. Captain Watson, a prominent figure in marine conservation, has a long history of aggressive activism through organizations like Greenpeace and Sea Shepherd. His methods, including confrontational tactics and direct action, have garnered both support and criticism. Captain Watson's arrest brings to light the question of whether the ends justify the means in conservation activism. While he has been successful in raising awareness and effecting change in some instances, his approach has also alienated and angered many, including governments and indigenous communities. The episode highlights how his actions, while driven by a passion for protecting the ocean, have led to legal troubles and strained relationships with various stakeholders. The episode delves into the complexities of activism and the ethical considerations that come into play. Captain Watson's confrontational tactics, such as disrupting whaling operations and targeting illegal fishing vessels, have been effective in some cases but have also raised ethical concerns. His controversial statements and actions have polarized opinions within the conservation community, with some viewing him as a hero and others as a problematic figure. The arrest of Captain Paul Watson serves as a reminder of the potential consequences of activism and the importance of considering the ethical implications of one's actions. It prompts reflection on the balance between passion for conservation and the methods used to achieve conservation goals. The episode encourages listeners to engage in a dialogue about the complexities of activism, ethics, and the impact of one's actions in the conservation field.

First, Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy shares the highlights of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's latest visit to Russia and what its conclusion signals for the ties between the two nations.Next, Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha explains what the High Seas Treaty is and how it proposes to protect the open oceans (15:02).Finally, we provide a quick update on the latest remarks by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi regarding the ongoing India-China border standoff (27:50).Hosted, written, and produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Ahead of a meeting in New York later this month, where nations will begin figuring out how to implement the High Seas Treaty, marine researcher Ryan Stanley joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about why climate change needs to be top of mind in those preparations. Stanley leads a research program on marine conservation areas at BIO, The Bedford Institute of Oceanography.

Andrew Lewin discusses the highlights and concerning moments of the ninth Our Oceans Conference held in Athens, Greece. With 469 new commitments made to protect the ocean, totaling $11.3 billion raised, the conference showcased both progress and challenges. Despite the high number of commitments, the amount raised was lower compared to previous years. Join Andrew as he delves into the outcomes of the conference and explores how individuals can support ocean conservation efforts. Link to article: https://news.mongabay.com/2024/04/annual-ocean-conference-raises-11-3b-in-pledges-for-marine-conservation/ Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Sign up for our Newsletter: http://www.speakupforblue.com/newsletter   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube   Our Oceans Conference in Athens, Greece The recent Our Oceans Conference in Athens, Greece, was a significant milestone in global ocean conservation efforts. The conference witnessed the announcement of 469 new commitments aimed at protecting the ocean, demonstrating a strong global dedication to marine conservation. These commitments encompass a wide array of initiatives, including the establishment of marine protected areas, sustainable fisheries management, and addressing the impacts of climate change on the ocean. A key highlight of the conference was the substantial funding raised for ocean protection. A total of $11.3 billion was pledged towards various ocean conservation projects, indicating a significant financial investment in safeguarding marine ecosystems. This funding will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of the commitments made at the conference, ensuring tangible actions are taken to protect the ocean. The commitments made at the Our Oceans Conference reflect a growing acknowledgment of the urgent need to address the threats facing the ocean. From banning harmful fishing practices like bottom trawling to supporting research on ocean and climate interactions, the commitments cover a wide range of issues crucial to ocean health. The conference also emphasized the importance of international collaboration in achieving meaningful progress in ocean conservation. Moving forward, it is essential to ensure that the commitments made at the conference are effectively implemented and monitored. The positive success rate of previous commitments reaching their goals, as mentioned in the episode, provides optimism for the future of these initiatives. By building on the momentum generated at the conference and fostering strong partnerships between governments, organizations, and stakeholders, we can work towards a more sustainable and resilient ocean ecosystem. Overall, the Our Oceans Conference in Athens, Greece, served as a platform for global leaders to unite and showcase their commitment to protecting the ocean. With 469 new commitments and $11.3 billion raised for ocean protection, the conference laid a strong foundation for advancing marine conservation efforts and ensuring a healthier future for our oceans. One of the key takeaways from the podcast episode is the significant progress made at the Our Oceans Conference in terms of commitments and funding to protect the ocean. However, despite these advancements, there is still a long way to go to achieve the goal of protecting 30% of land and water by 2030. Currently, only 7.9% of the global ocean is protected, with only 4.2% being fully or highly protected, meaning no extractive activities are allowed within Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The episode highlights the slow pace of progress in reaching the 30% protection target. The host country of the conference, Greece, still offers leases to oil and gas companies, indicating conflicting interests and challenges in transitioning away from harmful practices. Additionally, the exploration of deep-sea mining by countries like Norway, the Cook Islands, and Japan raises concerns about potential environmental impacts on the ocean ecosystem. The episode emphasizes the need for increased momentum and accelerated efforts to achieve the 30% protection goal by 2030. While commitments and funding are essential, the completion rate of commitments needs to improve beyond the current 72% success rate. The episode underscores the importance of inclusive decision-making, strong policy initiatives, and effective conservation projects to drive progress towards ocean protection. In conclusion, while the Our Oceans Conference showcased positive steps towards ocean conservation, there is a clear recognition that more work needs to be done to meet the ambitious target of protecting 30% of land and water by 2030. The episode's analysis highlights the challenges and complexities involved in achieving this goal and underscores the importance of continued dedication and action to safeguard the ocean for future generations. Concerns in Marine Conservation The episode highlights several concerning issues in marine conservation that were discussed at the Our Oceans Conference. One major concern is the practice of bottom trawling in marine protected areas (MPAs). Bottom trawling is a destructive fishing method that scrapes along the ocean floor, causing habitat destruction and impacting marine biodiversity. Despite efforts to establish MPAs for conservation purposes, the allowance of bottom trawling within these areas undermines their effectiveness in protecting marine ecosystems. Another significant concern raised in the episode is the issue of deep-sea mining. Countries like Norway, the Cook Islands, and Japan are exploring the possibility of deep-sea mining in their national waters. However, the environmental impacts of deep-sea mining remain largely unknown. The deep-sea contains unique and diverse habitats that play crucial roles in the ocean ecosystem. The potential damage from deep-sea mining could have far-reaching consequences on marine biodiversity and ecosystem health. Furthermore, the slow progress in ratifying the High Seas Treaty is a cause for concern. The treaty aims to establish regulations for activities in the high seas, beyond national jurisdiction. While 89 countries have signed the treaty, only four have ratified it so far. The delay in ratification hinders the implementation of crucial measures to protect the high seas and promote sustainable ocean governance. These issues underscore the challenges and complexities in marine conservation efforts. Addressing concerns such as bottom trawling in MPAs, deep-sea mining, and the ratification of international agreements like the High Seas Treaty requires coordinated efforts from governments, organizations, and stakeholders. It is essential to prioritize sustainable practices, protect marine habitats, and enhance international cooperation to safeguard the health and biodiversity of our oceans.

Andrew Lewin is joined by Nichola Clark, director of the Ocean Governance Team, to discuss the progress made since the High Seas Treaty was agreed upon a year ago. They explore what still needs to be done to bring about ocean conservation beyond national boundaries.  Tune in to learn about the journey towards ratification and enforcement of this crucial treaty for high seas conservation. Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube The High Seas Treaty, also known as the Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty, is a significant international agreement aimed at promoting ocean conservation in areas beyond national jurisdiction. These areas cover two-thirds of the ocean and nearly half of the planet's surface, making them crucial for global marine biodiversity protection. The treaty addresses the need to conserve and sustainably use biodiversity in these vast oceanic regions, which have been historically challenging to manage due to the lack of clear regulations and governance mechanisms. By focusing on the high seas, the treaty seeks to establish marine protected areas and implement environmental impact assessments to mitigate potential harm to the marine environment. Representing a pivotal moment in international ocean governance, the High Seas Treaty provides a framework for countries to collaborate and make decisions regarding the conservation of these critical marine areas. Its provisions include establishing area-based management tools, such as marine protected areas, to contribute to the global goal of protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030. The treaty also addresses issues related to marine genetic resources and access and benefit sharing, highlighting the importance of equitable governance and fair distribution of benefits derived from marine discoveries. Additionally, it emphasizes capacity building and technology transfer to ensure all countries can actively participate in its implementation. Moving forward, the focus will be on ratifying the treaty and working towards its entry into force. Countries are expected to engage in awareness-raising activities, consult with stakeholders, and establish the necessary institutional frameworks to support the treaty's implementation. Efforts will also be made to identify priority areas for conservation, such as the Selly Gomez and Nazca Ridges in the South Pacific, to begin the process of safeguarding these ecologically significant high seas regions. The process of ratifying the High Seas Treaty involves several key steps to ensure the treaty's successful implementation. One crucial aspect is awareness-raising, which aims to inform relevant stakeholders about the treaty's content, goals, and implications. This step is essential to garner support and understanding from governments, organizations, and individuals involved in ocean governance. Consultation with stakeholders is another vital component of the ratification process. The treaty emphasizes the importance of engaging with various groups, including governments, coastal states, civil society, indigenous communities, and scientific experts. By seeking input and feedback from these diverse stakeholders, the decision-making process becomes more inclusive and reflective of different perspectives and interests. Institution building plays a significant role in establishing the necessary bodies for decision-making and compliance with the High Seas Treaty. The treaty outlines the creation of specific committees and bodies, such as the Conference of Parties, scientific advisory bodies, and implementation compliance committees. These institutions are crucial for overseeing the implementation of the treaty, monitoring compliance, and addressing any issues that may arise during the conservation efforts in the high seas. The preparatory committee meetings serve as a platform for discussing key decisions and preparations for the treaty's entry into force. These meetings bring together representatives from member states, organizations, and experts to address critical issues, plan strategies, and ensure a smooth transition towards implementing the treaty's provisions. By engaging in these preparatory discussions, stakeholders can align their priorities, address potential challenges, and lay the groundwork for effective conservation efforts in the high seas. The identification of priority sites for marine protected areas is a proactive step towards conservation efforts in the high seas. Organizations like the High Seas Coalition are already working on securing protections for key areas, such as the Selly Gomez and Nazca Ridges in the South Pacific. While the formal establishment of marine protected areas may take time, preliminary actions like fisheries closures can be implemented to start safeguarding these ecologically significant regions. This proactive approach demonstrates a commitment to conservation even before the treaty's full implementation, setting the stage for future protection measures in the high seas. Future Steps for the High Seas Treaty In the upcoming years, several key initiatives are set to take place to further advance the goals of the High Seas Treaty: Achieving the 60th Ratification by 2025: The High Seas Alliance, a coalition of NGOs working towards ocean conservation, has set a goal to reach the 60th ratification of the treaty by the UN Ocean Conference of 2025. This milestone signifies the entry into force of the treaty, marking a significant step towards global ocean protection. Organizing Preparatory Committee Meetings: A preparatory committee meeting is scheduled to convene at the UN to discuss crucial decisions and preparations for the entry into force of the treaty. This meeting will focus on laying the groundwork for the implementation of the treaty, addressing key issues, and ensuring a smooth transition once the treaty is in effect. Identifying Priority Sites for Marine Protected Areas: Efforts are underway to identify priority sites for marine protected areas in the high seas. Organizations like the High Seas Coalition, which includes Pew, are actively working to secure protection for important areas such as the Selly Gomez and Nazca Ridges in the South Pacific. While the formal establishment of marine protected areas may require the treaty to be in force, preliminary work, such as advocating for fisheries closures, can begin to lay the foundation for future conservation efforts. These future steps demonstrate a proactive approach to ocean conservation, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement in safeguarding marine biodiversity in the high seas.

The vital research marine science undertakes in our ocean is underpinned by intricate and detailed policy and global governance frameworks to enable sustainable use and support the protection of the ocean. NOC's Head of Marine Policy, Alan Evans, joins the podcast in our season finale to talk about the significance of policy and laws - including the historic High Seas Treaty, amongst other ocean governance frameworks. Learn more about the High Seas Treaty - https://noc.ac.uk/news/noc-comments-new-high-seas-treaty The European Marine Board - https://www.marineboard.eu/ Follow us on social media to keep up to date with new episode releases and latest news - https://linktr.ee/nocnews CORRECTION: At 13:23 Alan states that the High Seas Treaty negotiations started in September 2018. They actually started a year prior, in September 2018.

In this episode we celebrate some of the good news the CCR Team have found for you Lily Russian, Karina Taylee, Horace Mo, and Peterson will each share with you good news stories about what is happening in the climate change sphere. You will also hear good news about what you can expect from our show in 2024. Did someone say True Crime Climate mini series?? For full show notes and transcript, visit cclusa.org/radio Lily is a junior at Trinity College in Hartford Connecticut, studying Political Science and Environmental Science. Karina is from Miami Florida and started volunteering for CCL in 2021. before becoming an intern this fall. She has just finished her graduate studies. And Horace is a recent graduate from the University of Michigan, has returned to his home in Chongqing, China. From Coal Power to Green Energy Coal mines are bad for the environment. At least that is what we have always heard. Well, Lily tells us about a revolutionary project in Gateshead, England which shows the remarkable potential of using abandoned mines to reduce carbon emissions. Lily says “the ground-breaking project uses the warm water from  the tunnels to heat hundreds of homes and businesses in the former coalfield community.”  In this episode, you will learn more about this first-of-its-kind initiative that demonstrates the potential of harnessing the Earth's natural heat stored in flooded mines to create clean, renewable energy. If you want to dig deeper, check out this article.  High Seas High Hopes: Treaty Aims to Protect Two-Thirds of Our Unprotected Ocean If you're passionate about protecting our oceans, Karina has some good news for you! Deep beneath the waves, a silent struggle unfolds. The high seas, which cover two-thirds of the world's oceans, remain unprotected, vulnerable to human activity.  A beacon of hope shines in the form of the High Seas Treaty, currently navigating its way through international ratification. This historic agreement aims to establish marine protected areas, safeguarding vast regions from damaging activities like oil drilling. “These regions will be kind of like gigantic National Parks, but in the ocean.” - Karina Taylee If you want to learn more about the High Seas Treaty, listen to the episode and read this article.   “Ocean Breakthroughs” Initiative: World Leaders Unite for the Oceans Imagine 400 global leaders and changemakers – conservation experts, business representatives, local communities, and indigenous groups – uniting to address the critical issue of ocean health.  Horace tells us about The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Leaders Forum, a platform for innovative solutions and collaborative action. The IUCN facilitated the launch of "Ocean Breakthroughs," a global initiative aiming to revitalize five key marine sectors: conservation, renewable energy, shipping, food production, and coastal tourism. This ambitious plan seeks to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by up to 35% by 2050, demonstrating a profound commitment to ocean sustainability and climate action. If you have a Good News Story you want to share, email us: radio @ citizensclimatelobby.org Also, feel free to connect with other listeners, suggest program ideas, and respond to programs in the Citizens' Climate Radio Facebook group, on X (FKA Twitter) @CitizensCRadio, Instagram @CitizensClimateRadio, LinkedIn, or TikTok @ClimateChangePodcast. You can reach us by email: radio @ citizensclimateradio.org. Call our listener voicemail line: (619) 512-9646. +1 if calling from outside the USA  

Puh … Ich weiß ja nicht wie's euch geht, aber das Thema heute klingt eher nicht so sexy. Oder? Zumindest Lydia hat so ihre Mühe sich mit der Politik rund um den Schutz der Natur auseinander zu setzen. Obwohl sie natürlich weiß: Dort werden grundlegende Werkzeuge für einen erfolgreichen Artenschutz generiert. Aber vieles verläuft auch im Sand, oft bleibt es bei guten Vorsätzen, so richtig Bock macht das irgendwie nicht. Und dann noch dieses vollkommen undurchsichtige Gewirr an Gesetzen, Abkommen und Organisationen! Anders als Lydia kennt sich Frauke sehr gut mit Artenschutzpolitik aus und kann sich dafür auch echt begeistern. Also nimmt sie uns heute einfach mal an der Hand und geht mit uns auf einen Spaziergang quer durch die Politik rund um die Natur und den Artenschutz. Und siehe da: Das ist ja doch ganz schön spannend! Und wir sind hinterher alle schon wieder so viel schlauer! Weiterführende Links: WWF-Übersicht zu Naturschutzpolitik: https://www.wwf.de/themen-projekte/artenschutz/politische-instrumente/ Homepage CBD: https://www.cbd.int/ Geschichte des IPBES: https://www.ipbes.net/history-establishment Nature Restauration Law: https://www.wwf.de/themen-projekte/biodiversitaet/nature-restoration-law High Seas Treaty: https://oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu/news/win-ocean-high-seas-treaty-signed-united-nations-2023-09-20_en Ihr möchtet in unserer Show werben? Kontaktiert uns via www.weltwach.de/kooperationen/Stay in Touch:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weltwach/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/weltwach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Weltwach/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WELTWACHNewsletter: https://weltwach.de/newsletter/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses the progress and next steps for the High Seas Treaty. He highlights the significance of the treaty being signed by over 80 countries and emphasizes the need for more countries to join. The episode explores what comes next in the process of getting the high seas protected and emphasizes the importance of collective action for a better ocean. Share your conservation journey on the podcast by booking here: https://calendly.com/sufb/sufb-interview   Fill out our listener survey: https://www.speakupforblue.com/survey   Join the audio program - Build Your Marine Science and Conservation Career: https://www.speakupforblue.com/career   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc    In this episode, the host encourages listeners to actively participate by leaving a voice message and sharing the episode to raise awareness and foster optimism for the ocean. The host expresses a genuine desire to hear the voices of the listeners and urges them to spread the episode among their colleagues, family, and friends. Emphasizing the importance of optimism and hope for the ocean, the host highlights the significance of spreading awareness as a means to inspire others and contribute to the protection of the high seas. The episode underscores the crucial role of understanding the genetics of the ocean, species, habitats, and ecosystems in effectively safeguarding them. The host emphasizes the indispensability of genetic resources and the need to gather information about the genetics of the ocean. This information is vital for conducting impact assessments and monitoring the effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The host stresses the importance of identifying what requires protection and the continuous monitoring necessary to assess the efficacy of MPAs and impact assessments. Additionally, the episode underscores the significance of genetic biodiversity and genetic materials in preserving overall biodiversity and the planet. The host highlights the necessity of a fit-for-purpose ocean observing system to support the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) agreement, which aims to protect biodiversity beyond countries' exclusive economic zones. The host expresses optimism and hope that by safeguarding the ocean and its genetic resources, a positive impact can be made, ensuring the sustainability of marine ecosystems. Furthermore, the host discusses the signing of the high seas treaty, a significant achievement in early 2023. While over 80 countries have signed the treaty, the host emphasizes the need for more countries to join. The treaty's purpose is to protect the high seas, referring to the ocean beyond each country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The host underscores the importance of safeguarding the high seas due to the current lack of sufficient management, oversight, and enforcement in this area. A key component of the high seas treaty is the establishment of marine protected areas (MPAs). These designated boundaries within the ocean aim to prevent extractive activities such as oil and gas extraction, deep-sea mining, and fishing, providing protection to marine ecosystems and biodiversity. The host emphasizes the necessity of increasing the number of MPAs in the high seas to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of marine resources. The episode also highlights the need for environmental impact assessments (EIAs) in the high seas. EIAs are conducted to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of proposed projects or activities. The host points out the lack of impact assessments on larger projects in the high seas, which have been carried out without proper barriers or management. The high seas treaty seeks to address this issue by promoting the implementation of impact assessments to ensure the sustainable development of the high seas. Additionally, the host underscores the importance of genetic resources in the high seas. Genetic resources refer to the genetic material of marine organisms that can be utilized for scientific research and the development of new drugs. The host emphasizes the need for more genetic resources in the high seas and suggests that the high seas treaty can facilitate access to and sharing of these resources for the advancement of science and conservation efforts. Overall, the episode highlights the signing of the high seas treaty as a significant step towards protecting the high seas. However, the host emphasizes the need for further action in terms of establishing more protected areas, conducting impact assessments, enforcing regulations, and accessing genetic resources. These actions are crucial for ensuring the long-term sustainability and conservation of the high seas.

This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador Of Nonsense) discuss the idea that fanaticism or radicalism can or cannot apply to Christianity--or more specifically, to Catholicism. When God asks for everything, how can we give Him too much? In current events, 67 nations sign the High Seas Treaty. UAW workers on strike. Biden goes to see them. Writers' strike ends. Fire in China mine. Cuban Embassy 'bombed.' NASA lands OSIRIS-Rex. Philippines fighting with China. FTC fighting with Amazon. Anthony Rota introduces Nazi… Trudeau claps. North Korea sends back prisoner. Joan Andrews is convicted. California sues life-saving drugmakers. O'keef sues Hawaii. School elects queen for homecoming. Strickland told to resign. Pennsylvanians walk out of school. McCarrick goes to Wisconsin. China charges priest with fraud. Josh Alexander's brother beat then arrested. Nebraska Gma to spend 2 years in jail for killing grandchild. Polish Basilica burned after gay orgy. In the land of nonsense, artist sells blank painting. Man fakes passenger. Michigan woman gets stuck in outhouse. Nerf gun extreme. SHOW NOTES: Strains of Steve Millerhttps://apnews.com/article/denmark-artist-money-empty-canvases-e57483d602d74409cd82b892f62474cbPure Michigan...https://www.abc12.com/news/state/woman-rescued-from-outhouse-toilet-in-northern-michigan/article_cadc1e8c-57ca-11ee-a62a-3fcacfb1d1ac.htmlGive the HOV lane checkers a purpose in lifehttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/09/27/HOV-lane-Halloween-mask-Washington-State-Patrol/2731695833566/Hi-tech nerfing...https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/09/27/germany-Guinness-World-Records-Nerf-gun/6971695828342/ Joan Andrews Bell writes from prison: I want to live like a cloistered nun in her cell https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/joan-andrews-bell-writes-from-prison-i-want-to-live-like-a-cloistered-nun-in-her-cell/ How the DC pro-life convictions could strike down the FACE Act and put an abortionist in jail https://www.lifesitenews.com/analysis/how-the-dc-pro-life-convictions-could-strike-down-the-face-act-and-put-an-abortionist-in-jail/ We went into court on the first day believing Mom would be able to say her opening statement, but the judge denied her that right because she stated that what was written was against the legal parameters of what could be said in an opening statement. Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly (one of former President Bill Clinton's nominees) did say, though, that Mom could read her opening statement only if she would take the stand and testify. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/opinions/1988/07/16/can-florida-break-joan-andrews/b586d207-67b0-4c59-b372-e16ebd2cef36/ During the eleven days he spent in jail, MLK writes his famous Letter from a Birmingham Jail. Pro-life rescuer Lauren Handy again denied emergency release from jail after FACE Act conviction https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pro-life-rescuer-lauren-handy-again-denied-emergency-release-from-jail-after-face-act-conviction/ Joan Bell Andrews' daughter speaks out: ‘I was physically and emotionally crippled by' FACE Act trial https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/joan-bell-andrews-daughter-speaks-out-i-was-physically-and-emotionally-crippled-by-face-act-trial/ California sues pro-life groups in an attempt to quash abortion pill reversal https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/california-sues-pro-life-groups-in-an-attempt-to-quash-abortion-pill-reversal/ Trump's gaslighting on COVID lockdowns is finally called out in Megyn Kelly interview https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/trumps-gaslighting-on-covid-lockdowns-is-finally-called-out-in-megyn-kelly-interview/ Trump claims full credit for pro-life victories while continuing to attack heartbeat laws https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-claims-full-credit-for-pro-life-victories-while-continuing-to-attack-heartbeat-laws/ Ray Epps charged in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol riot https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/ray-epps-charged-in-connection-with-jan-6-capitol-riot/ Trump promises to pardon jailed pro-life rescuers, ‘every political prisoner' of Biden adm https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-promises-to-pardon-jailed-pro-life-rescuers-every-political-prisoner-of-biden-admin/ James O'Keefe sues Hawaii governor over ban on taking photos of fire-ravaged areas https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/james-okeefe-sues-hawaii-governor-over-ban-on-taking-photos-of-fire-ravaged-areas/ Maui Police Chief John Pelletier repeatedly urges “patience, prayers and perseverance” as teams painstakingly search the ashes in the seaside community of Lahaina for the remains of scores of victims from the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than 100 years. It's the kind of message he has used before, in the aftermath of another American tragedy: the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting that left 58 dead and hundreds injured. Pelletier was a Las Vegas police captain when a gunman with military-style rifles opened fire from the windows of a Las Vegas Strip high-rise hotel into a crowd of 22,000 attending an outdoor country music festival. The violence shook the city to its core, like the wildfire has done in Maui. Missouri high school snubs 4 girls, names biological male its ‘homecoming queen' https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/missouri-high-school-snubs-4-girls-names-biological-male-its-homecoming-queen/ Cardinal Müller defends Bishop Strickland: ‘He should definitely not resign' https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-cardinal-muller-defends-bishop-strickland-he-should-definitely-not-resign/ Bishop Joseph Strickland REFUSES to resign and Dr. Jordan Peterson WARNS faithful Catholics! https://www.lifesitenews.com/episodes/the-last-stand-bishop-joseph-strickland-refuses-to-resign-and-dr-jordan-peterson-warns-faithful-catholics/ Hundreds of Pennsylvania high schoolers walk out in protest of boys in girls' bathrooms https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/hundreds-of-pennsylvania-high-schoolers-walk-out-in-protest-of-boys-in-girls-bathrooms/ McCarrick ordered to take new competency exam in Wisconsin sexual abuse case https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/mccarrick-ordered-to-take-new-competency-exam-in-wisconsin-sexual-abuse-case/ American surgeon suggests harvesting kidneys from terminal newborn babies https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/american-surgeon-suggests-harvesting-kidneys-from-terminal-newborn-babies/ Newborn babies represent 'huge untapped pool' of organs, says California surgeon Dr. Dai Nghiem. WATCH: Soviet-born congresswoman compares Merrick Garland's DOJ to the KGB https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/watch-soviet-born-congresswoman-compares-merrick-garlands-doj-to-the-kgb/ Communist China charges underground Catholic priest with ‘fraud' for refusing to join state-run church https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/communist-china-charges-underground-catholic-priest-with-fraud-for-refusing-to-join-state-run-church/ Josh Alexander's brother bloodied by LGBT activists, arrested at Toronto pro-family protest https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/josh-alexanders-brother-bloodied-by-lgbt-activists-arrested-at-toronto-pro-family-protest/ Toronto police drop charges against Josh Alexander's brother who was bloodied by LGBT activist https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/toronto-police-drop-charges-against-josh-alexanders-brother-who-was-bloodied-by-lgbt-activist/ British Columbia police shut down speeches at Million Person March after LGBT mob stormed the stage https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/british-columbia-police-shut-down-speeches-at-million-person-march-after-lgbt-mob-storms-the-stage/ Toronto police close access to downtown core to stop rumored ‘Save the Children' convoy protest https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/toronto-police-close-access-to-downtown-core-to-stop-rumored-save-the-children-convoy-protest/ GoFundMe freezes $90k from news outlet that opposes neocon Ukraine war narrative https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/gofundme-freezes-90k-from-news-outlet-that-opposes-neocon-ukraine-war-narrative/ John Fetterman's slobby clothes offer more proof the worst people are gutting America https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/john-fettermans-slobby-clothes-offer-more-proof-the-worst-people-are-gutting-america/ The U.S. Senate's relaxing of its dress code in order to allow the slovenly John Fetterman to roam the U.S. Capitol rumpled and disheveled Nebraska woman gets two years in prison for helping to abort, burn late-term grandchild https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/nebraska-woman-gets-two-years-in-prison-for-helping-to-abort-burn-late-term-grandchild/ German homeschooling family living in US for 15 years may be deported by Biden admin https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/german-homeschooling-family-living-in-us-for-15-years-may-be-deported-by-biden-admin/ Newsom vetoes bill requiring judges to consider whether parents ‘affirm' child's gender confusion https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/newsom-vetoes-bill-requiring-judges-to-consider-whether-parents-affirm-childs-gender-confusion/ Newsom signs off on LGBT laws after vetoing bill punishing parents who don't affirm trans ideology https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/newsom-signs-off-on-lgbt-laws-after-vetoing-bill-punishing-parents-who-dont-affirm-trans-ideology/ Polish basilica set on fire after clerical homosexual orgy scandal shocks nation https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/polish-basilica-set-on-fire-after-clerical-homosexual-orgy-scandal-shocks-nation/ VIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS VIEW ON GOOGLE PODCASTS VIEW ON AMAZON VIEW ON AUDIBLE VIEW ON CASTBOX VIEW ON PODCASTADDICT VIEW ON STITCHER VIEW ON BITCHUTE VIEW ON RUMBLE VIEW ON TUNE-IN VISIT US ON FACEBOOK

Justin Winters is the co-founder and Executive Director of One Earth. In conversation with Matthew Monahan. Watch this episode on video: https://youtu.be/XWWI0mOBJUc Watch a preview: https://youtu.be/bRgIT9LpDY0 One Earth: https://www.oneearth.org Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-winters-oneearth THE REGENERATION WILL BE FUNDED Ma Earth Website: https://maearth.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maearthmedia Community Discord: https://maearth.com/community Podcast Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/theregeneration/feed.xml EPISODE RESOURCES Bioneers: https://bioneers.org/ Global Deal for Nature: https://www.globaldealfornature.org/ Global Safety Net: http://globalsafetynet.app/ One Earth Navigator and Marketplace: https://www.oneearth.org/navigator/ Daughters for Earth: https://daughtersforearth.org/ High Seas Treaty: https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/06/1137857 RELATED SEASON 1 INTERVIEWS Nina Simons (Bioneers): https://youtu.be/uysNzM_3XCc Kenny Ausubel (Bioneers): https://youtu.be/e_1bnUAro0g Jeff Orlowski-Yang (Exposure Labs): https://youtu.be/f8kw3J4429k SOCIAL Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/maearth X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/maearthmedia Lenstube: https://lenstube.xyz/channel/maearth.lens Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maearthmedia/ Mirror: https://mirror.xyz/maearth.eth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maearth/ Lenster: https://lenster.xyz/u/maearth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maearthcommunity TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maearthmedia

Have you heard people talking about the High Seas and the High Seas Treaty? Well, what exactly is it and why do the High Seas matter? Tune into this weeks episode to hear from the brilliant Director of the High Seas Alliance, Bec Hubbard, who will answer all of these questions and explain why the High Seas are critically important to everyone, even if you don't live near the ocean!High Seas Alliance Website

Experts hope that, within the next few years, enough nations will ratify the High Seas Treaty for this convention to become law and protect biodiversity in the areas of the ocean that are unprotected by national legislation. We talk to World Ocean Council chief executive Paul Holthus, Wikborg Rein partner Oddbjørn Slinning and The Ocean Opportunity Lab's Birgit Liodden.

Associate Professor Cymie Payne, from the Department of Human Ecology at Rutgers University and the School of Law-Camden, and Professor Erin Ryan, Associate Dean of Environmental Programs from the College of Law at Florida State University - share their insights on negotiations that led up to the historic UN High Seas Treaty, challenges in policing such an agreement as countries grapple to find common ground, and what this all means for marine life in our high seas.  Presented by: Lynlee Foo Produced and Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UN Treaty to protect marine life United Nations member states last week adopted the first-ever treaty to protect marine life in the ocean outside of national boundaries. The so-called “High Seas Treaty” was approved after more than 15 years of discussions. In this week's edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Dr Bernadette Snow, Deputy Director of One Ocean Hub at the University of Strathclyde in Scotland, about the significance of the agreement.

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The world's first international treaty to protect the high seas is set to be adopted at the United Nations later this Monday. Amid rising sea temperatures, overfishing and even the fear of underwater mining, countries have come together to forge an agreement to try to protect international waters. The text is being seen as a huge step forward after more than 15 years of talks. In Perspective, we spoke to Jessica Battle, a senior expert on global ocean policy and governance at the WWF.

By Jared Samuelson Gabrielle Carmine joins the program to provide a first-hand account of the passage of the High Seas Treaty. Gabrielle is a fourth-year Marine Science and Conservation PhD student at Duke University in the Marine Geospatial Ecology Lab. Her doctoral research in ocean science focuses on high seas fisheries, corporate powers, and ocean … Continue reading Sea Control 435 – The High Seas Treaty with Gabrielle Carmine →

Link: Agreement Reached to Advance High Seas Treaty, The High Seas Alliance, March 4, 2023. 

Jeremy Raguain is back! For those who remember, Jeremy was my first podcast guest. He is a policymaker from the Seychelles, recently finished his fellowship with the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), and served as a Seychellois delegate during the most recent High Seas (BBNJ) treaty negotiations. The High Seas BBNJ Treaty — Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction — is a new treaty from the United Nations aiming to set the groundwork for international legislation on the high seas, so beyond the exclusive economic zones of nations. These waters, typically, are, as Jeremy says in the episode, "the wild wild wet," where no rules and enforcement applies. The most recent round of negotiations in March 2023 was the final one of several that didn't conclude last year, mostly due to late night disputes around the sharing and benefits from Marine Genetic Resources (MGR). Marine Genetic Resources, the establishment, monitoring and identification of Marine Protected Areas as well as environmental impact assessments were some of the key topics discussed to be in this treaty. Moreover, a number of principles such as the precautionary principle and the common heritage of humankind were areas of debate but eventually made it into the treaty. Most media outlets shared the wide success of the BBNJ treaty finally being "achieved" — and unless you are an expert, you will not know all the details and steps that still remain to be done to actually bring this treaty to life. You will also not hear all the details of what is going on inside these conference rooms, how treaties such as these are passed, and who is responsible for what. Jeremy shared a lot of insights during the negotiations on his social media and specifically shed light on the not-so-pretty aspects of discrimination towards countries from the Global South, who are most threatened by oceans in crisis due to the climate crisis. In this episode, we discuss both details of the treaty's content, what certain words actually mean and what they don't, as well as what it felt like for Jeremy to negotiate at this treaty. Remember to follow The Ocean Embassy on Steady and support us there, if you can. You also find us on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. Cover art: Simon + Anna Madlener. Based on the Spilhaus world projection. Music and Sound Effects: Lukas Bindel Mixing: Anna Madlener #BBNJ #UnitedNations #BBNJtreaty #HighSeasTreaty #biodiversity #environmentalDNA #ocean #climateaction #climatecrisis #unoceandecade #bluecarbon #technology #sciencecommunication #marineconservation #podcast #science #climatescience #technology

Episode Summary  Hosts:  Nishant Bhagchandani, Sales Manager, Sustainable Finance Solutions  Nicholas Gandolfo, Vice President, Corporate Solutions     Regulation, Guidance and Taxonomy Updates Keep Market Participants on Their Toes   In this episode, Nick and Nishant discuss the flurry of updates in the sustainable finance regulation and guidance space. The European Union has reached a long-awaited deal on the first set of comprehensive rules for issuing green bonds. Although voluntary, the EU Green Bond Standards will help investors identify high-quality green bonds and may set a precedent for other jurisdictions.   The Green Loan Principles, Social Loan Principles, and Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles were also recently updated to align more closely to current market practice and provide additional guidance to borrowers (e.g., recommendations that borrowers obtain an independent external review of their green, social and sustainability-linked loan processes). Other updates include recommendations for the sustainable finance taxonomies being developed in Australia and Canada, as well as the new draft version of the Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework.         What the Final TNFD Framework Could Mean for Sustainable Finance   With the release of the fourth beta framework from the TNFD, market participants eagerly await the final version, due to be published this fall. This latest beta release includes a full draft reporting framework and a set of disclosure metrics, along with assessment metrics to be used by companies. The disclosure metrics will also include some core measures which are applicable to all sectors. The final framework will help to standardize the sustainability metrics companies report on, making them usable in sustainability-linked instruments and speeding up the framework's adoption.     Key Moments  0:00:59  Market overview  0:02:32  Market forecast  0:03:22  SVB failure and climate tech  0:04:05  Morningstar Sustainalytics launches Low Carbon Transition Ratings  0:04:37  Relinking in sustainable finance  0:05:11  TNFD release beta version 4 of framework  0:05:56  Insights from Kanga News Sustainable Debt Conference  0:06:30  Taxonomy developments in Australia and Canada  0:07:24  Agreement of EU Green Bond Standards  0:08:33  High Seas Treaty will boost blue bond issuance  0:08:45  SLBs as a hedge against sustainability policies  0:09:00  Transition finance standards  0:09:12  Updated principles for green, social and sustainability-linked loans  0:10:58  SLB and SLL overview  0:13:48  Audience questions  0:17:43  Green bonds overview  0:20:56  Social bonds and loans overview  0:22:40  Labeled products, transition bonds and regulatory updates      Links to Select Resources  JD Supra – Asian ESG Debt Markets Take a Breath After Record Run  Bloomberg – Green Bonds Turbo Charge ESG Debt Sales to Busiest February Ever  ESG Clarity – Natixis Q&A: ‘Liquidity Will Be Driven by ESG Transparency and Clarity'  Environmental Finance – Credit Suisse: Another Headwind for 'Green' AT1 Bonds   Morningstar Sustainalytics Launches its Low Carbon Transition Ratings  Bank of China Ltd Announcement – Sustainability Re-Linked Notes Coupon Adjustment: Annual Coupon Adjustment of Sustainability Re-Linked Notes  Environmental Finance – Forthcoming TNFD Metrics Would Work in Sustainability-Linked Instruments  Environmental Finance – Traffic-Light System Recommended for Australia's Taxonomy   Environmental Finance – EU Green Bond Standard: Provisional Deal on Landmark Regulation Agreed   ESG Clarity – High Seas Treaty Will Boost Interest, Access and Issuance of Blue Bonds  Climate Bonds Initiative – India's Debut in the Sovereign Green Bond Market: First Deal Landed a Greenium!  IRENA – Investments in Renewables Reached Record High, But Need Massive Increase and More Equitable Distribution  International Energy Agency – Global CO2 Emissions Rose Less Than Initially Feared in 2022 as Clean Energy Growth Offset Much of the Impact of Greater Coal and Oil Use  Climate Bonds Initiative – Climate Bonds Standard Expands With New Agri-Food Transitions Criteria: Commodity and Supply Chain TWGs And IWGs Now Onboarding    More Episodes  

Our short and to the point PRESSURISED version of episode 34. If you don't have time for the full episode and want to get right to the science without any of our waffle, this is the place to be!   On this month's episode, we wanted to go deeper and darker than we've ever gone before… prepare the enter: the deep biosphere! We talk with Professor Mandy Joye about the vast microbial wonderland which is the deep biosphere. This ecosystem, which exists deep under the seabed, has only recently been discovered and research is just starting to reach some interesting conclusions. We lean about the importance of deep sea microbes and how they cycle through our planet. Professor Alan has been very busy this month with another world record to add to the collection. Not only did Thom and Alan break the world record for the world deepest fish back in 2014 (with a Mariana snailfish (Pseudoliparis swierei) being observed at 8143m in the Mariana trench). But, Alan beat his own record with this new snailfish seen at 8336m in the Izu-Ogasawara trench near Japan!   We're really trying to make this project self-sustaining so we have started looking for ways to support the podcast. Here's a link to our page on how to support us, from the free options to becoming a patron of the show. Thanks again for tuning in, we'll deep-see you next time!   Check out our podcast merch here! Which now includes Alan's beloved apron and a much anticipated new design...    Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or your own tales from the high seas on: podcast@armatusoceanic.com We'd love to actually play your voice so feel free to record a short audio note!   We are also on  Twitter: @DeepSeaPod, @ArmatusO Facebook: DeepSeaPodcast, ArmatusOceanic  Instagram: @deepsea_podcast, @armatusoceanic   Keep up with the team on social media Twitter:  Alan - @Hadalbloke (https://twitter.com/Hadalbloke) Thom - @ThomLinley (https://twitter.com/ThomLinley)  Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://twitter.com/geeinthesea)    Instagram:  Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://www.instagram.com/geeinthesea/)    Read the show notes and find out more about us at: www.armatusoceanic.com   Glossary Archaea - Microorganisms similar to bacteria in size and simplicity, but are very different molecularly. They're thought to be the ancient intermediate group between bacteria and eukaryotes. Asgardarchaeota (Asgards)- a type of archaea in which eukaryotes are thought to have first emerged. Astrophysics - Astrophysics is a branch of space science that applies the laws of physics and chemistry to seek to understand the universe. Deep biosphere - The expansive ecosystem of microbes which exist deep under the seabed. Niche - A species' niche encompasses both the physical and environmental conditions it requires (e.g. temperature) and the interactions it has with other species (like predation or competition). Deepwater Horizon - An offshore drilling rig owned by Transocean and operated by BP which exploded in 2010, causing the worst oil spill in American history.  Eukaryotes - A organism which is made of cells where the DNA is contained in a nucleus. (All living organisms other than archaea and eubacteria).  Flagellated - Having flagella (a slender threadlike structure which allows microorganisms to swim (e.g. bacteria or sperm). Genome - The genome is the entire set of DNA instructions found in a cell. Geochemistry - The study of the chemistry of geological materials such as rock, sediment, soil and water. Intraterrestrials - species living within the earth Metabolism - The conversion of the energy in food to the energy available to run cellular processes. Methanogens - a methane-producing bacterium, especially an archaean which reduces carbon dioxide to methane. NASA - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for the civil space program, aeronautics research, and space research. Turnover rate - How quickly bacteria reproduce and die. Links Mandy's lab group website https://joyelab.org/   Mandy collaborated with Jim Toomey on a series of "deep ocean" educational cartoons. Watch a summary of the deep biosphere Watch this cartoon explaining the microbes at hydrothermal vents Alan's new record for the world's deepest fish After 10 years of discussions, The High Seas Treaty has been agreed upon.   Credits Theme – Hadal Zone Express by Märvel Logo image: The Deep-Sea Podcast PRESSURISED   #Podcast #scicomm #Science #MarineBiology #DeepSea #DeepOcean #AlanJamieson #discovery #mandyjoye #samanthajoye #biosphere #microbes #microbialecology #coldseeps #archaea #bacteria #fungi #hydrothermalvents #deepseaspecies #scicomm #deepseacreatures

In this episode of Nature In A Nutshell, we break down the Great Britain Invasives Strategy, the IPCC Report, and the UN High Seas Treaty and what this means for people and nature. We also touch on Sir David Attenborough's latest series, Wild Isles, and Ireland's first Hope Spot on the Greater Skellig Coast.Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad. Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we talk with Greenpeace Ocean Campaign Director John Hocevar. John, who has piloted small submarines in the Arctic and Antarctic, talks about the new and historic High Seas Treaty that some 190 nations agreed to in March. It represents a 20-year battle to protect two thirds of the ocean or basically half the planet by allowing for the establishment of vast marine protected areas for ocean wildlife and habitats including the deep ocean. So take a dive with us into one of the great blue victories of our time. Rising Tide, the Ocean Podcast is co-hosted by Blue Frontier's David Helvarg and the Inland Ocean Coalition's Vicki Nichols-Goldstein. This podcast aims to give you information, inspiration and motivation (along with a few laughs) to help understand our ocean world and make it better. The ocean is rising, and so are we!

A deep dive into the new United Nation's Treaty on the High Seas (officially Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction or BBNJ) and how this  groundbreaking agreement will protect biodiversity through the establishment of marine protected areas, but also assist us all as we look to fight Climate Change & the ongoing climate crisis.

On this month's episode, we wanted to go deeper and darker than we've ever gone before… prepare the enter: the deep biosphere! We talk with Professor Mandy Joye about the vast microbial wonderland which is the deep biosphere. This ecosystem, which exists deep under the seabed, has only recently been discovered and research is just starting to reach some interesting conclusions. We lean about the importance of deep sea microbes and how they cycle through our planet. We also discuss the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, as Mandy was a key researcher in understanding it's widespread effects on the microbial community in the Gulf of Mexico. Professor Alan has been very busy this month with another world record to add to the collection. Not only did Thom and Alan break the world record for the world deepest fish back in 2014 (with a Mariana snailfish (Pseudoliparis swierei) being observed at 8143m in the Mariana trench). But, Alan beat his own record with this new snailfish seen at 8336m in the Izu-Ogasawara trench near Japan! We've also got newly discovered whalefalls, interesting uses for polymetallic nodules and historic oceanic treaty's being agreed upon in this month in the news!  Talk about a busy month, ey! We're really trying to make this project self-sustaining so we have started looking for ways to support the podcast. Here's a link to our page on how to support us, from the free options to becoming a patron of the show. Thanks again for tuning in, we'll deep-see you next time!   Check out our podcast merch here! Which now includes Alan's beloved apron and a much anticipated new design...    Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or your own tales from the high seas on: podcast@armatusoceanic.com We'd love to actually play your voice so feel free to record a short audio note!   We are also on  Twitter: @DeepSeaPod, @ArmatusO Facebook: DeepSeaPodcast, ArmatusOceanic  Instagram: @deepsea_podcast, @armatusoceanic   Keep up with the team on social media Twitter:  Alan - @Hadalbloke (https://twitter.com/Hadalbloke) Thom - @ThomLinley (https://twitter.com/ThomLinley)  Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://twitter.com/geeinthesea)    Instagram:  Georgia - @geeinthesea (https://www.instagram.com/geeinthesea/)    Read the show notes and find out more about us at: www.armatusoceanic.com   Glossary Archaea - Microorganisms similar to bacteria in size and simplicity, but are very different molecularly. They're thought to be the ancient intermediate group between bacteria and eukaryotes. Asgardarchaeota (Asgards)- a type of archaea in which eukaryotes are thought to have first emerged. Astrophysics - Astrophysics is a branch of space science that applies the laws of physics and chemistry to seek to understand the universe. Deep biosphere - The expansive ecosystem of microbes which exist deep under the seabed. Niche - A species' niche encompasses both the physical and environmental conditions it requires (e.g. temperature) and the interactions it has with other species (like predation or competition). Deepwater Horizon - An offshore drilling rig owned by Transocean and operated by BP which exploded in 2010, causing the worst oil spill in American history.  Eukaryotes - A organism which is made of cells where the DNA is contained in a nucleus. (All living organisms other than archaea and eubacteria).  Flagellated - Having flagella (a slender threadlike structure which allows microorganisms to swim (e.g. bacteria or sperm). Genome - The genome is the entire set of DNA instructions found in a cell. Geochemistry - The study of the chemistry of geological materials such as rock, sediment, soil and water. Intraterrestrials - species living within the earth Metabolism - The conversion of the energy in food to the energy available to run cellular processes. Methanogens - a methane-producing bacterium, especially an archaean which reduces carbon dioxide to methane. NASA - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for the civil space program, aeronautics research, and space research. Turnover rate - How quickly bacteria reproduce and die. Links Mandy's lab group website https://joyelab.org/   Mandy collaborated with Jim Toomey on a series of "deep ocean" educational cartoons. Watch a summary of the deep biosphere Watch this cartoon explaining the microbes at hydrothermal vents Goblin shark embryo or toy? Alan's new record for the world's deepest fish Forgotten subsea cables A polymetallic nodule has been used to estimate historic climate records. Here's a news article explaining it, and the scientific paper. Circulation slowdown A whalefall has been found by a friend of the show, Kat Bolstad. After 10 years of discussions, The High Seas Treaty has been agreed upon.   Metalocalypse: Dethklok - Go Into the Water Youtube Spotify   Credits Theme – Hadal Zone Express by Märvel Logo image: Viola Krukenberg   #Podcast #scicomm #Science #MarineBiology #DeepSea #DeepOcean #AlanJamieson #discovery #mandyjoye #samanthajoye #biosphere #microbes #microbialecology #coldseeps #archaea #bacteria #fungi #hydrothermalvents #deepseaspecies #scicomm #deepseacreatures  

Esther Brimmer, The James H. Binger Senior Fellow in Global Governance at The Council on Foreign Relations, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss a recent multilateral agreement reached at the United Nations to protect biodiversity in the world's oceans.   Mentioned on the Podcast   “What's Cracking in The Arctic,” Why It Matters   UN General Assembly, Draft Agreement Under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction [PDF]   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit us at https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/the-un-high-seas-treaty-with-esther-brimmer 

Andreas Hansen, senior policy advisor of ocean and conservation finance at The Nature Conservancy, talks with Innovation Forum's Bea Stevenson about the new UN framework to protect marine biodiversity in international waters. They discuss the potential business impacts for seafood supply chains and how the treaty recognises the oceans' role in climate change mitigation.

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First, Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha discusses the new global treaty that is meant for the conservation of biological resources in the high seas.Next, Indian Express' Parimal Dabhi tells us about the resignation of a top BJP official in Gujarat, and its connection with the ‘conman' Kiran Patel case (13:38).And in the end, Indian Express' Shashank Nair talks about Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain winning Gold medals at the Women's World Boxing Championship (20:18). Hosted, produced, and scripted by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar(Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons; Gabriel Barathieu)

More than 15 years in the making, the United Nations has finally reached an agreement on a landmark, legally binding treaty to protect international waters, where a myriad of wildlife big and small live. Why did it take so long, and what happens next? Hear all about it by listening to this audio reading of the popular article by Elizabeth Fitt:  As U.N. members clinch historic high seas biodiversity treaty, what's in it? Please invite your friends to subscribe to the Mongabay Newscast wherever they get podcasts from, or download our free app in the Apple App Store or in the Google Store to gain instant access to our latest episodes and past ones. If you enjoy this series, please visit www.patreon.com/mongabay to pledge a dollar or more to keep the show growing, Mongabay is a nonprofit media outlet and all support helps! See all our latest news from nature's frontline at Mongabay's homepage: news.mongabay.com or find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram by searching for @mongabay. Image caption: A humpback whale in Antarctica. Image by Christopher Michel via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0). Please send feedback to submissions@mongabay.com, and thank you for listening.

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. In today's programme: how scientists are making measuring animal welfare a top priority on farms, and why superglue might be the key to superior plastic recycling. Plus we dive into the high seas treaty: the ambitious plan to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030.

Finally! The members of the United Nations have agreed to a treaty that will manage and protect the marine biodiversity that lies outside of national jurisdictions--almost 2/3 of the global ocean. In this episode Gabrielle Carmine of the Duke Marine Lab returns to the show to give Anders Halverson an insider's view of the agreement. What's in the agreement? How did it happen? Tune in to find out! If you want to get in touch with Gabrielle, you can reach her at gabrielle.carmine@duke.edu or find her on Twitter @GabbyCarmine You can find Anders at his website. ------- Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod  Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music. The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).  

We wanted to take this time to introduce listeners to The Catch, another podcast from Foreign Policy. Recently the series did a bonus episode talking about the signing of the landmark agreement regarding our oceans. After nearly two decades of negotiating, the United Nations passed an agreement called the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Treaty, also known as the High Seas Treaty. Host Ruxandra Guidi is joined by Lisa Speers, the Natural Resources Defense Council's Director of the International Ocean Program and Duncan Currie, a lawyer with the High Seas Alliance, to hear more about this recent breakthrough. Follow Season 2 of The Catch follow here. Or here for a version en Español. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the story 'Finding Nemo', the journey undertaken by Marlin and Dory kept us all on the edge of our seats. Some of us may have also heaved a sigh of relief when the clownfish Nemo is saved and is back home. What if we told you that a band of humans have come together to save many more creatures of the sea, the ocean floor and much more. Yayy! It's true.Listen to 8-yr old Tweesha, 9-year old Saatvik and 9-year old Rachita - all of whom go to the Children's Academy Group of Schools in Mumbai, India. The exuberance they feel at the idea of making life for marine creatures better, is abundantly palpable in their voices.Cover art for this episode was made by a sixth-grader (Vanshika Baid) from Emerald Heights International School, IndoreSupport the showTo subscribe for your free copy of the newsletter: please click hereIf you would like to get whatsapp alerts about new episodes: please click here To speak on the show as a co-host: follow us on Instagram to find out how If you like what you're listening to, please do support us by contributing whatever you like, and for some exclusive benefitsSend us your comments at hello@wsnt.in.

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The UN high seas treaty hopes to turn the tide on the biodiversity crisis in the ocean. Will it work, and will protecting 30% of the high seas be sufficient? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

CLICK HERE to listen to episode audio (5:12).Sections below are the following: Transcript of Audio Audio Notes and Acknowledgments ImagesSourcesRelated Water Radio Episodes For Virginia Teachers (Relevant SOLs, etc.). Unless otherwise noted, all Web addresses mentioned were functional as of 3-17-23. TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO From the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, this is Virginia Water Radio for the weeks of March 20 and March 27, 2023. MUSIC – ~24 sec – Lyrics: “We are on a ship, a great big ship.  It takes all of us to take care of it.  And we can use the stars to navigate our trip.  We are riding on a ship.” “That's part of “On a Ship,” by Blacksburg, Va., musician Kat Mills.  It opens an episode about two recent international meetings on our planetary ship's ocean waters.  Have a listen for about 15 seconds to sounds of two ocean-going creatures—a Humpback Whale, and a Leach's Storm-Petrel—and see if you know what aspect of ocean biology was a key focus of the meetings.  And here's a hint: you've got this, if you've got a lot of different living things in the sea. SOUNDS  - ~17 sec If you guessed marine biodiversity, you're right!  According to the American Museum of Natural History in New York, biodiversity means, quote, “the variety of life on Earth at all its levels, from genes to ecosystems, and can encompass the evolutionary, ecological, and cultural processes that sustain life,” unquote.  In early March 2023, two international gatherings focused on biodiversity in marine waters, including in what's called the “high seas,” the waters and ocean floor areas that are more than 200 nautical miles from any nation's shores and are not under any single nation's jurisdiction.  According to the Marine Conservation Institute, the high seas cover about half of the Earth's surface, contain great biodiversity, and are among the least-protected areas on Earth. On March 2 and 3, the eighth Our Ocean Conference was held in Panama, with participants from government, business, and non-profits making voluntary commitments for $20 billion towards protecting marine areas, addressing marine pollution, helping indigenous coastal communities, and other objectives.  Since 2014, Our Ocean Conference participants have made over 1800 commitments worth over $100 billion.  Meanwhile, at a United Nations conference on March 4 in New York, a majority of the world's nations agreed on language for a so-called “High Seas Treaty,” in the works since 2004.  If ultimately ratified by individual countries, it would facilitate protected areas, fund marine conservation, provide guidelines for marine genetic resources, and provide capacity building and technology transfer to developing states. Both meetings are part of a worldwide effort called 30 by 30, that is, by 2030 to conserve and restore 30 percent of the world's land and oceans important for biodiversity, a target set at a U.N. biodiversity conference in Montreal in December 2022. Thanks to Kat Mills for permission to use “On a Ship”; to the National Park Service for the Humpback Whale sound; and to Lang Elliott for the Leach's Storm-Petrel sound, from the Stokes Field Guide to Bird Songs.  We close with another musical selection whose title and tune may conjure up images of the oceans.  Here's about 15 seconds of “Driftage,” by Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand. MUSIC - ~17 sec – instrumental [start at about [5:14 and go to abrupt end at 5:30]. SHIP'S BELL Virginia Water Radio is produced by the Virginia Water Resources Research Center, part of Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment.  For more Virginia water sounds, music, or information, visit us online at virginiawaterradio.org, or call the Water Center at (540) 231-5624.  Thanks to Ben Cosgrove for his version of “Shenandoah” to open and close this episode.  In Blacksburg, I'm Alan Raflo, thanking you for listening, and wishing you health, wisdom, and good water. AUDIO NOTES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS “On a Ship,” from the 2015 album “Silver,” is copyright by Kat Mills, used with permission.  More information about Kat Mills is available online at http://www.katmills.com/.  This music was used previously by Virginia Water Radio most recently in Episode 609, 12-27-21. The Humpback Whale sound was from the National Park Service ‘Sound Gallery,” online at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/sound/sounds-humpback-whale.htm, as of 3-16-23. The Leach's Storm-Petrel sound was from the Stokes Field Guide to Bird Songs-Eastern Region CD set, by Lang Elliott with Donald and Lillian Stokes (Time Warner Audio Books, copyright 1997), used with permission of Lang Elliott.  Lang Elliot's work is available online at the “Music of Nature” Web site, http://www.musicofnature.org/. “Driftage,” from the 2004 album of same name, is copyright by Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand and Great Bear Records, used with permission.  More information about Andrew and Noah and their bands is available online at https://andrewandnoah.bandcamp.com/music. Click here if you'd like to hear the full version (2 min./22 sec.) of the “Shenandoah” arrangement/performance by Ben Cosgrove that opens and closes this episode.  More information about Mr. Cosgrove is available online at http://www.bencosgrove.com. IMAGES Humpback Whale.  Image from the NOAA [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration] Photo Library, “NOAA's Ark/Whales,” online at https://photolib.noaa.gov/Collections/NOAAs-Ark; the URL for the specific photo was https://photolib.noaa.gov/Collections/NOAAs-Ark/Whales/emodule/722/eitem/30376, as of 3-21-23.Wilson's Storm-Petrels.  Photo by Lieutenant Elizabeth Crapo, accessed in the NOAA [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration] Photo Library, “NOAA's Ark/Birds,” online at https://photolib.noaa.gov/Collections/NOAAs-Ark; the URL for the specific photo was https://photolib.noaa.gov/Collections/NOAAs-Ark/Birds/emodule/727/eitem/28716, as of 3-21-23.SOURCES Used for Audio Elizabeth Claire Alberts, “Panama ocean conference draws $20 billion, marine biodiversity commitments,” March 6, 2023, online at https://news.mongabay.com/2023/03/panama-ocean-conference-draws-20-billion-marine-biodiversity-commitments/. American Museum of Natural History, “What is Biodiversity?”  Online at https://www.amnh.org/research/center-for-biodiversity-conservation/what-is-biodiversity. Audubon, “Leach's Storm-Petrel,” online at https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/leachs-storm-petrel. Michael Casey, “Historic biodiversity agreement reached at UN conference,” Associated Press, December 19, 2022. Catrin Einhorn, “Nations Agree on Language for Historic Treaty to Protect Ocean Life; The United Nations agreement is a significant step toward protecting biodiversity under growing threat from climate change, overfishing and seabed mining,” New York Times, March 4, 2023. Catrin Einhorn, “Nearly Every Country Signs On to a Sweeping Deal to Protect Nature,” New York Times, December 20, 2022. Christina Larson and Patrick Whittle, “Nations reach accord to protect marine life on high seas,” AP [Associated Press] News, March 5, 2023. 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In a historic United Nations treaty, countries around the world agreed to protect ocean biodiversity by conserving 30 percent of the earth's open oceans by 2030. Andy speaks with UN senior adviser Susan Ruffo about why the High Seas Treaty is so important, the oft-forgotten role the ocean plays in combating climate change, and how your life is intrinsically connected to the sea regardless of how far you live from the shore. Keep up with Andy on Twitter and Post @ASlavitt. Follow Susan Ruffo on Twitter @sruffoocean. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    Support the show by checking out our sponsors! Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/    Check out these resources from today's episode:  Learn more about the High Seas Treaty: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/04/climate/united-nations-treaty-oceans-biodiversity.html Find vaccines, masks, testing, treatments, and other resources in your community: https://www.covid.gov/ Order Andy's book, “Preventable: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U.S. Coronavirus Response”: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250770165  Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com/show/inthebubble.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Members of the United Nations recently approved the High Seas Treaty. This treaty if successful will protect two-thirds of our oceans. Norway and Japan continue to hunt whales. Norway killed 560 whales in 2022, the highest in six years. This at a time when the demand for whale meat continues to drop around the world. The University of Miami recently deployed two new artificial reef structures off of Miami Beach as part of their EcoReef program. REEF has released their 2024 REEF Survey Trips. They have a very full schedule that will take you all around the world. You can get more information on their website along with availability and pricing. Fourth Element is a leader in scuba diving exposure protection along with other new innovative products. They are also a fierce advocate for the environment and the oceans with their Ocean Positive initiative. Commentary - What is the state of the dive industry? Hopefully we will get a little insight when the results of the State of the Industry survey is completed. Perhaps we will get some data on the long-term sustainability for the local dive shop model. It seems like we hear about more and more dive shops closing after being in business for a very long time. It doesn't seem that there are opportunities to sell the businesses perhaps because the model is too difficult to maintain. A local dive shop must pull all of the fragments of the scuba industry together and take a great deal of risk. When local dive shops close, local divers are left without many options and may tend to fade away from diving plus we no longer have a pipeline for new divers. In March 2020, the scuba magazines were filled with optimism. I'll take you back to the first quarter of 2020 and discuss how Alert Diver from Divers Alert Network, The Undersea Journal from the Professional Association of Diving Instructors and Dive Center Business from Dive Training Magazine. Dive travel, training and conservation were front and center. The industry was looking forward to a great year with economic indicators all pointing upward.

Il 6 marzo, nella sede dell'Onu di New York, è stato approvato da oltre 100 Paesi lo «High Seas Treaty». Come spiega Valeria Sforzini, se verrà ratificato le acque più lontane dalle coste non saranno più una terra di nessuno dove (quasi) tutto è concesso e potranno essere create delle zone protette. Un passo importante verso il raggiungimento dell'Obiettivo 30x30 (ovvero la tutela del 30 per cento di mari e terre entro il 2030). Ma come osserva l'oceanologo Roberto Danovaro, il trattato potrebbe non bastare.Per altri approfondimenti:Onu, sulla protezione degli Oceani raggiunto un accordo: il 30% delle acque tutelato entro il 2030Plastica in mare e oceani: sarebbero 171 miliardi di miliardi i “pezzi” che inquinano il Pianeta BluPianeta 2030, il portale del Corriere dedicato all'ambiente

In today's episode for 17th March 2023, we explain why the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Treaty or what's informally known as the High Seas Treaty is a massive win for the earth's oceans.

For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas. On March 4, a draft international agreement, called the UN High Seas Treaty, was finalised to govern the conduct of governments in ‘open seas' – the major part of the world's oceans – two-thirds of it – which lie beyond the jurisdiction of any one country. Once ratified by the signatory countries, the agreement will become legally binding. The treaty, dubbed the ‘Paris Agreement for the Oceans', will also establish a conference of the parties (CoP) that will meet periodically so that member states can be held accountable for respecting the treaty. So, what exactly does the UN High Seas Treaty propose? How will ensure that biodiversity of the oceans is protected? And what does it say in terms of sharing of marine genetic resources – a key sticking point in the negotiations preceding the agreement?

After nearly two decades of negotiating, the United Nations passed an agreement called the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Treaty, also known as the High Seas Treaty. Host Rux Guidi is joined by Lisa Speers, the Natural Resources Defense Council's Director of the International Ocean Program and Duncan Currie, a lawyer with the High Seas Alliance, to hear more about this recent breakthrough.

According to Dr Yasemin Didem Aktas, deputy academic director of the UK Centre for Moisture in Buildings (UKCMB), “Mould is everywhere, all the time,” this is because the UK is a pretty wet country and so some level of mould, particularly in damp places like bathrooms or windows is to be expected. However it is how we manage the mould and prevent it building up into dangerous levels that is important. If you notice patches of mould on walls or ceilings then it's time to do something to stop spores spreading in the air. When is there too much? Why is mould bad for your health? How can I treat mould? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why do I get vertigo? How can I sleep well with a blocked nose? How will the High Seas Treaty protect the oceans? A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Also known as the alternative vote, instant runoff voting is an election method in which voters rank candidates by order of preference. It's not massively comm  on across the globe, but some mathematicians believe it to be more democratic than other widely used systems.  Just because we have the right to vote, doesn't mean we live in a perfect democracy. The voting system in use at an election can be decisive in its outcome . Between a majoritarian system, like first-past-the-post, a proportional system, or a mix of the two; you could have different victors.  So what's the best method then? Does it work then? Is it used in some places? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why do I get vertigo? How can I sleep well with a blocked nose? How will the High Seas Treaty protect the oceans? A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The landmark High Seas Treaty provides a legal framework for the protection of biodiversity in international waters, but it still needs to be ratified.

You're standing or sitting perfectly still, but yet you feel like everything is spinning around you, as if you were on a theme park ride. You've been getting nausea and throwing up too. Well, the chances are you're suffering from vertigo.  According to the NHS: "Vertigo can also feel like you're being pulled, tilted, or pushed to one side…[and is] often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, problems with balance, or difficulty moving." The causes can be varied, but generally speaking, vertigo is a balance disorder. Our balance system relies on information from many different organs and tissues within the body, including the eyes and ears for example. Do we know what causes vertigo? Is having true vertigo serious? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How will the High Seas Treaty protect the oceans? How to make the most out of a rental property? What is CoreCore, the latest aesthetic taking over Tiktok? A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lily Woodbury from Surfrider Foundation Pacific Rim talks the High Seas Treaty, safeguarding and protecting marine culture, and why it's important to start taking responsibility when it comes to our oceans and waterways. Mykhailo Zehrnakov joins Shane live from Kyiv to discuss what it looks like on the ground right now in Ukraine, why tourism is being encouraged in certain areas, and what could happen next when it comes to the Russian invasion. RUOK with Big Cats? How about a conch shell? HEY, DO YOU LIKE PODCASTS? Why not subscribe to ours? Find it on Apple, Google, Spotify & Tune In

A rundown on the UN'S high seas treaty, do carbon offsets make a difference, the successful New Holland Mouse / Pookila breeding program at Melbourne Zoo, and much more! These are some of the stories I go over in this week's episode of The fairly lame. Podcast, your weekly home of good environmental news! Head over to Instagram and TikTok for daily good news stories which I don't cover in the podcasts! All fairly lame.'s links: https://linktr.ee/fairlylame 4ocean Affiliate Link! https://www.4ocean.com/?rfsn=6871293.... Code: FAIRLYLAME for 20% off! Today's Topics: Welcome and story time (0:00) Today's Topics (3:35) Ceramicist Combines Art With Conservation! (4:50) Would Companies Be Better Off Buying Coal Mines Than Carbon Offsets? (12:28) What You Need To Know About UN's High Seas Treaty! (17:27) The Early Success Of The New Holland / Pookila Mouse Breeding Program! (22:23) Australia Supporting Vanuatu For Climate Justice! (28:42) Conservation International's View On The Benefits Of Carbon Offsets! (33:31) $116M For Conservation From America The Beautiful Challenge! (37:46) Article Links: Ceramicist Combines Art With Conservation! https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-04/ceramic-shells-reviving-threatened-oysters-in-kangaroo-island/102049220 Ceramic Penguin Nest Article https://issuu.com/anmmuseum/docs/signals138_pages/s/16395256 Would Companies Be Better Off Buying Coal Mines Than Carbon Offsets? https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/3884019-want-to-save-the-climate-buy-a-coal-mine/ What You Need To Know About UN's High Seas Treaty! https://grist.org/international/un-reaches-historic-agreement-to-protect-the-worlds-oceans/ How The Treaty May Protect The High Seas https://theconversation.com/we-now-have-a-treaty-governing-the-high-seas-can-it-protect-the-wild-west-of-the-oceans-201184 The Early Success Of The New Holland / Pookila Mouse Breeding Program! https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-06/pookila-mouse-pups-born-in-captive-breeding-program/102052452 Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary https://www.mulligansflat.org.au/sanctuary-faqs Australia Supporting Vanuatu For Climate Justice! https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/mar/01/australia-joins-vanuatu-bid-for-international-court-to-rule-on-obligation-to-prevent-climate-harm New York Time's Wirecutter Article! https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/buying-carbon-offsets-for-your-flight-doesnt-help/ Conservation International's Response! https://www.conservation.org/blog/on-carbon-offsets-wirecutter-story-doesn-t-cut-it $116M For Conservation From America The Beautiful Challenge! https://www.miragenews.com/biden-harris-admin-gives-up-to-116m-for-957646/ America The Beautiful Previous Winners https://www.nfwf.org/media-center/press-releases/nfwf-federal-agencies-and-private-partners-announce-91-million-grants-america-beautiful-challenge

It's not uncommon for rhinoviruses to resurface during the spring and autumn seasons. They're the main cause of the common cold. At the same time, spring also brings increased pollen circulation, leading to hay fever symptoms which are very similar to those of a viral cold. Having a blocked nose can be particularly bothersome, what with having to blow your nose every two minutes, sneezing, having a sore throat and sometimes getting a fever. Most of the time, all you want to do is rest. But that's not easy when you have a cold. Let's discuss some tips that can help you get a better night's sleep! Is there a way to stop coughing so much? Should I try sleeping in a certain position? What about drinking fluids? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How will the High Seas Treaty protect the oceans? How to make the most out of a rental property? What is CoreCore, the latest aesthetic taking over Tiktok? A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite the rising popularity of vegan or vegetarian lifestyles, many people still love the taste and texture of meat, or simply can't kick the habit, having eaten meat throughout their lifetimes. That explains why the vegan meat substitute market is thriving. These 100% plant-based products are a good source of protein and closely resemble meat in a number of ways. But no doubt many of you who eat them have wondered whether they're actually better for the planet or for human health. So what's actually in them? How so? Should we avoid meat substitutes then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How will the High Seas Treaty protect the oceans? How to make the most out of a rental property? What is CoreCore, the latest aesthetic taking over Tiktok? A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australian MPs snub chance to close the government's offshore centres for detaining asylum seekers and refugees; Pacific celebrates agreement on High Seas Treaty as a win for ocean protection; And later on; Pacific dance, language and culture celebrated in Auckland as Polyfest returns in full force

The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, March 10, 2023:[2:00] #StopWillow[4:30] 'Zombie' forests[7:30] The UN's (historic) High Seas Treaty[11:30] Poland Spring's unquenchable thirst Further learning:Episode #137: 5 Facts About The Global Water Crisis Join our (free!) community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.Email me and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After nearly two decades of negotiations, the United Nations High Seas Treaty has finally been approved to conserve and sustainably use our ocean beyond national boundaries. This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we discuss what the High Seas Treaty aims to accomplish, how we can prevent further sea-faring shenanigans, and do Noel and Jacob need to call upon the Dread Pirate Veronica to inspire fear and love? 

On 4th March 2023, UN member states agreed a historic treaty that had been over fifteen years in the making. The High Seas Treaty is the first ever treaty to protect the world's oceans outside national boundaries. The aim is to meet the 30 by 30 biodiversity target, protecting 30% of the world's oceans by the year 2030. Also known as the open sea or international waters, the high seas begin at the limit of countries' exclusive economic zones. That means up to 370km, or 200 nautical miles, from the coastline. They account for 64% of the world's oceans, and have been referred to as the last true wilderness, given how much mystery still lies within. Why is protecting the oceans so important? What measures are expected to come from the treaty? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How to make the most out of a rental property? What is CoreCore, the latest aesthetic taking over Tiktok? How can I meditate without meditating? A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pacific celebrates agreement on High Seas Treaty as a win for ocean protection.

Australian scientist says Japan's proposed nuclearwastewater ocean dump is totally safe; Pacific celebrates agreement on High Seas Treaty as a win for ocean protection; Australian parliamentarians have turned down a chance to close the offshore centres for detaining asylum seekers and refugees; Polyfest 2023 celebrating Pacific language, arts and culture.

Did you know that most of our international waters are not protected (for conservation)? Well to be exact - only 1.2 per cent of it is! But all that's going to change following the recently signed UN High Seas Treaty - which aims to push that to 30 per cent by 2030. But how will all of that work? Professor Rashid Sumaila, who's Director of the Fisheries Economics Research Unit at The University of British Colombia's Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries shares his perspective.   [Find Us on Podcast Platforms] Awedio | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | OmnyStudio   [Contact Us] Presenters: Lynlee Foo Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After two decades of trying, the United Nations has finalized a treaty to protect the high seas – that part of the ocean which covers nearly half the earth's surface and falls outside of the jurisdiction of individual nations. There beneath the lens of blue water is an ecosystem with more species than exist on land. There are seamounts in the Pacific covered in golden corals that are the oldest living animals on the planet, having existed since the time of the pyramids. There is an underwater fertile crescent off South America where the interplay of plants, fish, and predators create a world unto its own. There are Yosemites and Everests beneath the surface of the ocean that we are only just learning about. And all of this is endangered by pollution, overfishing, and even deepsea mining. We'll talk about what it means to protect the high seas and the impact the treaty will have on California's coastal waters and ocean life. Guests: Kristina Gjerde, lawyer and Senior High Seas Advisor, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)'s Global Marine and Polar Programme. Gjerde is also an adjunct professor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey Douglas McCauley, associate professor, Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology, UC Santa Barbara. McCauley also heads the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory at the University of California Santa Barbara Christopher Chin, executive director, Center for Oceanic Awareness Research and Education based in the Bay Area

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Up to now, the vast majority of the world's ocean was not governed by a global treaty that would protect this vital part of the planet from pollution or over-exploitation - meaning the high seas were something of a Wild West. But that is all changing. After years of negotiations, member states of the United Nations have agreed the High Seas Treaty, ensuring the protection and sustainable use of marine biodiversity of areas beyond national jurisdictions. Almost two-thirds of the planet's surface is ocean and the seas make up 95% of the Earth's total habitat by volume. But, only 1% of the high seas has, up until now, been under any protection protocol and just 39% of the ocean falls under the national jurisdiction of individual countries. Kristian Teleki, Director of at the World Economic Forum tells us what is in the treaty and why it's such a big deal for the planet. Find out more: Further listening: Subscribe on any platform: Join the Get all our podcasts at .

Our Current Events Show # 146 - Presented by SoundBroker.com and hosted by Jan Landy.  An entertaining robust discussion offering opinions on current events.  Offer your opinion every Wednesday at 5 PM - Pacific (UTC-8)/ 8 PM EDT  It's more satisfying than seeing a therapist and it gives you a chance to laugh while learning about the latest of what is happening in our world and how it affects us.  If you want to participate and be on the Zoom panel contact me.  Please join our LinkedIn discussion group Friends of the RoundTable https://lnkd.in/gHE5vCC7 Topics Discussed: LA (AP) - Tremendous rains and snowfall since late last year have freed half of California from drought, but low groundwater levels remain a persistent problem, U.S. Drought Monitor data showed Thursday. ---------- WILL LAKE MEAD EVER FILL BACK UP? KTNV LAS VEGAS Colorado River crisis is so bad, lakes Mead and Powell are unlikely to refill in our lifetimes. Boaters are dwarfed by a white bathtub ring around Lake Mead. ---------- Seen in Hollywood movies (Phi-Phi Islands in the Leonardo DiCaprio's film “The Beach” and James Bond Islands in the Roger Moore's film “The Man with the Golden Gun”. ---------- https://theoceancleanup.com/ ---------- Ocean treaty: Historic agreement reached after decade of talks - The High Seas Treaty aims to place 30% of the seas into protected areas by 2030, to safeguard and recuperate marine nature. The agreement was reached on Saturday evening, after 38 hours of talks, at UN headquarters in New York. https://www.bbc.com/news/science-envi... ---------- The Latest Leather Alternative Is Made From Shrimp Shells https://www.bloomberg.com/news/featur... ---------- https://www.facebook.com/groups/abyss... ---------- CONVERSATION: I'm 53 years old. I'm 36 in my head. - The Atlantic (https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/...) Our Current Events Show # 146 - How Old Do Feel?

Australian conservationists and researchers are celebrating an international agreement to protect the ocean and its animals.

"[Republicans] are making small targets when there are big issues." Takeaways from CPAC as the 2024 Republican field begins to state their cases in front of commentators and voters. And it appears Joe Biden will be in the running again against whoever the Republicans deliver, so what kind of week is he having in regards to student loans and illegal immigration? Also looking at the Nord Stream pipeline bombing, a lawsuit targeting Texas over its anti-abortion laws, and the International High Seas Treaty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's podcast Stewart and Sophia start by discussing the remarkable story of the fisherman who spent 24 days adrift at sea and survived by eating ketchup. They also chat about the High Seas Treaty, the news that Alfa Nero is set to be auctioned and pick three Classic Feadships that are searching for new owners. In the news this week is the launch of the third Amels 60, the sale of the Riva 54 Metri flagship and the delivery of 146m Lürssen superyacht Opera. The data this week focuses on the superyachts in the Gulf following the Dubai International Boat Show. Links:  https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/nordhavn-yacht-adrift-in-indonesia https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/alfa-nero-yacht-antigua-auction https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/biggest-yachts-sold-at-auction https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/biggest-yachts-sold-at-auction https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/classic-feadship-sailing-yacht-for-sale-iduna https://www.denisonyachtsales.com/yacht-listings/City-(ex:-Exact,-Anoatok)-86-Feadship-Classic-Canoe-Stern-1964-Freeport/5079155 https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/third-amels-60-sold https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/riva-54-metri-sold https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/project-opera-lurssen-superyacht https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/messerschmitt-yachts-nobiskrug-concept https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/oceanco-aeolus-yacht-concept BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com KVH: https://www.kvh.com/

Up to now, the vast majority of the world's ocean was not governed by a global treaty that would protect this vital part of the planet from pollution or over-exploitation - meaning the high seas were something of a Wild West. But that is all changing. After years of negotiations, member states of the United Nations have agreed the High Seas Treaty, ensuring the protection and sustainable use of marine biodiversity of areas beyond national jurisdictions. Almost two-thirds of the planet's surface is ocean and the seas make up 95% of the Earth's total habitat by volume. But, only 1% of the high seas has, up until now, been under any protection protocol and just 39% of the ocean falls under the national jurisdiction of individual countries. Kristian Teleki, Director of Ocean Action Agenda and Friends of Ocean Action at the World Economic Forum tells us what is in the treaty and why it's such a big deal for the planet. Find out more: Friends of Ocean Action Further listening: Subscribe on any platform: https://pod.link/1504682164 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club Get all our podcasts at wef.ch/podcasts. Radio Davos Agenda Dialogues Meet the Leader The World Economic Forum Book Club Podcast

It's officially Episode 200! What an accomplishment! There was another very recent accomplishment coming out of the United Nations... the High Seas Treaty! Today Jason and Kelly will provide an overview on this new treaty which is aimed at protecting marine life in international waters.  Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/05/high-seas-treaty-agreement-to-protect-international-waters-finally-reached-at-un https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/reports/2020/03/a-path-to-creating-the-first-generation-of-high-seas-protected-areas  

# G20外長會議 G20外長會議3/2-/3/3 於印度首都新德里舉行，印度為本次會議的輪值主席國，因此期待在此次外長會議上突顯其重要性，並將自己設定為全球南方國家的代言人；討論主軸包含貧窮國家債務、氣候正義、COVID-19、能源及糧食問題等… #俄烏情勢 俄羅斯發動部隊從三方圍攻烏克蘭東部城市巴赫姆特（Bachmut），戰爭情勢依舊非常激烈；然而，據媒體報導，烏克蘭內部也出現意見分歧的情況，總統澤倫斯基主張要死守巴赫姆特，國防部長則表示要撤軍… #公海條約 聯合國歷經38小時的馬拉松談判，最終在3/4達成「公海條約」（the High Seas Treaty），這是保護全球海洋及生物多樣性的歷史性協議，將在2030年前將全球30%的海洋列入保護範圍… #日韓關係 面對國際威脅日益升高，美國希望日本與韓國能夠合作，但雙方關係始終有些嫌隙，主因在於二戰期間日本強徵韓籍勞工的問題，於是2019年日本開始對韓國施行出口加強管制，韓國也終止韓日軍事情報保護協議；韓國總統尹錫悅在2022就任後開始期望復甦兩國關係…

# G20外長會議 G20外長會議3/2-/3/3 於印度首都新德里舉行，印度為本次會議的輪值主席國，因此期待在此次外長會議上突顯其重要性，並將自己設定為全球南方國家的代言人；討論主軸包含貧窮國家債務、氣候正義、COVID-19、能源及糧食問題等… #俄烏情勢 俄羅斯發動部隊從三方圍攻烏克蘭東部城市巴赫姆特（Bachmut），戰爭情勢依舊非常激烈；然而，據媒體報導，烏克蘭內部也出現意見分歧的情況，總統澤倫斯基主張要死守巴赫姆特，國防部長則表示要撤軍… #公海條約 聯合國歷經38小時的馬拉松談判，最終在3/4達成「公海條約」（the High Seas Treaty），這是保護全球海洋及生物多樣性的歷史性協議，將在2030年前將全球30%的海洋列入保護範圍… #日韓關係 面對國際威脅日益升高，美國希望日本與韓國能夠合作，但雙方關係始終有些嫌隙，主因在於二戰期間日本強徵韓籍勞工的問題，於是2019年日本開始對韓國施行出口加強管制，韓國也終止韓日軍事情報保護協議；韓國總統尹錫悅在2022就任後開始期望復甦兩國關係…

Welcome to another issue of URSA, Europe's audio magazine! In this first section, you'll be hearing the latest headlines and climate updates from Europe. We discuss developments following the catastrophic earthquake in Turkey and Syria, including how women in war-torn northwestern Syria are acutely affected by the country's lack of aid and assistance. We also discuss how the UK has banned Lufthansa's ‘green' adverts for misleading consumers, how Athens is planning to turn its abandoned airport into a lush park, the High Seas Treaty and much more. In the next sections of URSA, you'll hear this month's feature pieces, food updates from Will Maidment, and the arts and culture section and an exciting local artist spotlight. Our theme music is from Lucas Carey, with audio from Epidemic Sound. Cover art by Sian Amber Fletcher. This episode is brought to you by Bear Radio. If you're a producer based in Europe and have an idea for an URSA story, we'd love to hear from you! We're always accepting new pitches.Support for this podcast comes from our Patreon - if you like URSA and all the incredible stories that come with it - then please consider supporting us at patreon.com/ursapodcast. The price you'd spend on a coffee would go to supporting us and our contributors each month.

Russia seeks to lay siege to remaining Ukrainian forces in the eastern city of Bakhmut; China lays out its economic and policy agenda for the year ahead; and nearly 200 countries reach a landmark deal on the high seas.

Dr. Olive Heffernan, Marine Biologist, discusses the High Seas Treaty, newly agreed by United Nations delegates.

After years and years of negotiation, UN member states have finally agreed on a treaty to protect open oceans from exploitation. This pact, which is called the High Seas Treaty wants to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030. Why is this being hailed as a landmark move? Also in this podcast, we take a look at India's booming wedding industry.  Tune in to this episode of The Signal Daily!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ocean treaty agreed after ten years of negotiations. Could ChatGPT play a role in the UK government? Vase is ‘only piece of evidence' of Roman gladiator fights in Britain. TikTok eating disorder content views climb. In this episode:WWF Chief Marine Advisor Simon Walmsley discusses High Seas TreatyViews of eating disorder content on TikTok climb - click here to access eating disorder supportRishi Sunak pushes for UK ‘science superpower'Report finds Snapchat's removed next to no underage child accounts in the UKRumours Apple will launch an M3-powered iMac this yearFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Environmentalists are hailing a historic agreement to protect the world's oceans that's been 15 years in the making. The High Seas Treaty places 30 percent of the seas into protected areas by 2030, aiming to safeguard and recuperate marine nature. Only one percent of waters beyond national boundaries are currently protected. Greenpeace Aotearoa campaigner Ellie Hooper was at the UN meeting in New York. She spoke to Guyon Espiner.  

UN member states are being urged by Pacific countries to finalise a high seas treaty in the next two weeks to protect global marine biodiversity.

The final round of negotiations for a legally binding treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of the ocean is currently underway at the United Nations in New York City. On this episode, we are taking a look behind the scenes as this consequential treaty is finalized. Joining hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham is Nichola Clark from the The Pew Charitable Trusts, who is following the negotiations as part of Pew's campaign to protect ocean life on the high seas. The United Nations treaty is meant to protect marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) Only 1% of the high seas, the vast area of ocean typically more than 200 nautical miles from any shore and beyond the jurisdiction of any country, is currently protected. To address these governance gaps, the final round of negotiations is currently taking place at the 5th Intergovernmental Conference (IGC5). Delegates from around the world must agree an ambitious high seas treaty that will guide the effective conservation and sustainable use of shared marine resources to ensure the health of our ocean and planet for future generations. Keep an eye on this one, folks! It will have major consequences on the future of the Oceans! Only on ASPN!

The High Seas make up most of our oceans but belong to no-one and are largely unregulated, leaving them at risk of plunder. UN talks start afresh this week with the aim of protecting the marine biodiversity of these vast swathes of living ocean. Covid-19 can shrink our brains and lead to cognitive decline, even in mild cases, according to a new study out this week. Professor Gwenaëlle Douaud, who led the research, explains how they used hundreds of brain scans to discover the effects of Covid infection. A completely different discovery this week was made at the bottom of the sea; we hear how, after 107 years, scientists have finally found The Endurance, the lost shipwreck of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. How might the Russian invasion of Ukraine affect international space exploration? After a Twitter spat between a former NASA astronaut and the Russian space chief, we're joined by BBC science correspondent Jonathan Amos and BBC Russian's Nikolay Voronin to discuss how science in Russia and the rest of the world may be impacted by the current conflict. And finally, the stunning discovery of a 330 million-year-old vampyropod fossil, the earliest known relative of modern-day octopuses and vampire squids, gives us an opportunity to imagine the world it inhabited, a third of a billion years ago.

Taylor's always said that the Ocean Decade is an umbrella under which all inspiring & engaging ocean topics fit under, so an effort that's looking to protect over 60% of the world's ocean definitely fits under the Decade! This month, the podcast is diving into the BBNJ (Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction) Conference on Ocean Governance where the governments' of the world are figuring out how to protect the High Seas, an area of the ocean beyond any country's reach and jurisdiction. Guest Christine Gaebel, science-policy expert, researcher with the Changing Oceans Research Group at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, and iAtlantic Fellow with the Horizon 2020 iAtlantic Project, goes over the "so what" of why it's crucial to protect these areas, talks us through the history of the High Seas Treaty negotiations, and explains how BBNJ and the Ocean Decade are inextricably linked by their common goals.