Protecting the #ocean's rich #biodiversity is a global imperative — and this treaty could do just that, for territory not governed by any specific state. Find out more in this piece by Katherine Crosman: weforum.org/agenda/2024/09/t… #SDIM24

#Ocean areas beyond national #jurisdiction are one of the great remaining commons of the planet and critical to sustaining life on Earth. Representing two-thirds of all oceans and 95% of occupied habitats, these areas are home to millions of unidentified species, all of which play an essential role in absorbing the heat and storing excess CO2 needed to slow the impacts of #climate change. This @wef white paper looks into the impacts of the High Seas Treaty on the governance of #maritime areas beyond national jurisdiction and provides guidance on how to navigate the challenges and opportunities that may arise. #SDIM24 Dive in here: weforum.org/publications/gov…