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WEF/FOA Virtual Ocean Dialogues: Deep Dive Session – “United Nations High Seas Treaty Negotiations: Protecting and Managing Half the Planet for Future Generations”

Watch the WEF/FOA Virtual Ocean Dialogues: Deep Dive – “United Nations High Seas Treaty Negotiations: Protecting and Managing Half the Planet for Future Generations.”

Moderated by Julien Rochette, IDDRI, the interactive panel discussion explored how the potential treaty could address current gaps in high seas governance and what is needed to bring the treaty over the finish line.  Speakers included: 

  • Sophie Mirgaux, Special Envoy for the Ocean, Belgium Ministry of Environment
  • Janice Mose, Permanent Mission of Solomon Islands to the UN
  • Clement Yow Mulalap, Permanent Mission of Micronesia to the United Nations
  • Reece Pacheco, Executive Director, World Surf League Pure
  • Haydée Rodriguez, Vice Minister of Water and Seas, Costa Rica
  • Dr. Alex Rogers, Science Director, REV Ocean