Youth Voices from the High Seas: Stories of Ocean Action
Continue reading New Let’s Talk BBNJ – Youth Series happening on 9 June!
18 May, 2026
A blog by Gabriela Casuso, High Seas Youth Ambassador
I still remember the first meeting with the 2026 High Seas Ambassadors cohort. For me, it was more than just an introduction; it felt like the start of something bigger than ourselves. A group of young people from different parts of the world, united by our concern for a place most of us might not physically reach, yet all of us depend on: the High Seas.
Continue reading Voices of the High Seas of Colombia: where youth, ocean, and urgency meet
16 April, 2026
The third meeting of the BBNJ Preparatory Commission (BBNJ PrepCom 3) concluded on 2 April, following two weeks of intensive and constructive work by governments to shape the rules, institutions and processes that will bring the BBNJ Agreement (High Seas Treaty) to life.
14 April, 2026
A blog by HSA Strategy Advisor and EU Regional Coordinator Nathalie Rey
In the impressive venue of the iconic Grand Palais on Paris’s most famous street Le Champs Elysée, a small team of us from the High Seas Alliance attended the three day ChangeNOW conference from 31 March-1 April 2026. Hailed as “the world’s largest event of solutions for the planet”, the conference was certainly buzzing with inspiring events, stands and speakers on issues ranging from education, fashion, circular economy, tech and AI, health, art and culture, climate, cities to of course ocean and water. And the list of topics goes on!
Continue reading High Seas Alliance at ChangeNOW: Driving Ocean Action in Paris
3 April, 2026
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New York, 2 April 2026
As the third and final session of the United Nations’ Preparatory Commission for the High Seas Treaty (BBNJ Agreement) draws to a close, the High Seas Alliance (HSA) welcomed the steadfast leadership of the co-chairs and dedication of most governments in lining up decisions on the Treaty’s set-up for its first Conference of Parties in January 2027. However, HSA warned that unresolved political issues unrelated to ocean conservation cannot slow the Treaty’s implementation at a critical moment for the ocean.
Continue reading Progress made, but critical gaps remain as High Seas Treaty PrepCom Talks Conclude
16 March, 2026
In January 2026, the world reached a turning point for the ocean. The High Seas Treaty became international law, establishing for the first time a comprehensive global legal framework to protect biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, nearly half of the planet.
This milestone is the result of decades of perseverance by governments, scientists, Indigenous Peoples, civil society, youth, and ocean champions around the world. It shows what is possible when multilateralism rises to meet shared planetary crises.
But entry into force is not the finish line. It’s the starting point.
18 February, 2026
Paramaribo, Suriname – 12 February 2026
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation and the High Seas Alliance are organizing a National Workshop on UN Treaty for the Protection of the High Seas
From 18 to 20 February 2026, the National Workshop on the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement will take place at Torarica Resort in Paramaribo. This three day workshop will bring together policymakers, scientists, civil society organizations, and private sector representatives to prepare Suriname for the ratification and implementation of the international BBNJ Agreement.
18 February, 2026
The High Seas Treaty recently became international law: a major step forward for protecting our ocean. Join us for a beginner-friendly webinar that breaks down the basics of the Treaty in simple terms: what it is, why it matters, and how it works. You’ll learn how this new global Agreement helps protect marine life beyond national borders, and discover ways individuals and communities can get involved.
Continue reading Our Ocean Beyond Borders: Understanding the High Seas Treaty
12 February, 2026
Our third Let’s Talk BBNJ webinar will bridge the gap between the historic achievement of BBNJ Agreement and the practical challenges ahead of PrepCom 3.
10 February, 2026
The ocean shapes our climate, food systems, livelihoods, and futures – no matter where we live. And the High Seas, which make up nearly half of the planet, belong to all of us.
Continue reading Why the Ocean Matters: From Everyday Life to the High Seas