The High Seas Alliance is coordinating an effort to collect scientists’ support for a high seas biodiversity agreement. It urges countries to honor the commitment made by governments at the UN Conference on Sustainable Development Rio+20 Conference.
An Open Letter from International Scientists on the need for a High Seas Biodiversity Agreement
Here’s what Sylvia Earle says:
I am writing to invite you to sign the attached scientists’ letter calling on nations of the world to begin negotiations for a high seas biodiversity agreement. This request is intended to urge countries to honor the commitment made by the world’s governments at the UN Conference on Sustainable Development Rio+20 Conference in the outcome document released on June 22, 2012.
Many of us believe that a new high seas biodiversity agreement, based on the precautionary principle and ecosystem approach, is necessary for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in the high seas. If you agree, I urge you to join me in signing on to the attached letter to be made public in early 2014. This will help us drive the process at the United Nations.
To add your name to the letter, please forward your name, title and affiliation (only for purposes of identification) to scientists4highseas@gmail.com.
Thank you for your serious consideration of joining this very important effort.
An Open Letter from International Scientists on the need for a High Seas Biodiversity Agreement
To add your name to the letter, please forward your name, title and affiliation (only for purposes of identification) to scientists4highseas@gmail.com.
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