A blog by Autone Mululuma, High Seas Youth Ambassador, Zambia
I bet you would think that if you were someone who had never experienced war, you could never speak peace into broken lands. Likewise, as someone who had never seen or felt the ocean, I had never imagined that I would one day talk about it, let alone advocate for its protection. But here I am, and I’ve loved it ever since!
Continue reading Raising waves from the heart of Zambia: My Story as a High Seas Youth Ambassador
What an incredible week was Earthshot Summit in Rio de Janeiro, culminating in the inspiring Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony. We are thrilled and deeply honored that the High Seas Treaty has been recognized with the 2025 Earthshot Prize in the ‘Revive our Oceans’ category. It was tough competition among our fellow incredible finalists- Matter and Bonds for Ocean Conservation!
This recognition celebrates decades of tireless advocacy, diplomacy, and collaboration by governments, scientists, legal experts, and civil society working to bring protection to nearly half our planet, the High Seas.
During the Earthshot Prize Summit, it was inspiring to meet other finalists, previous winners from around the world and the Earthshot team, sharing insights and experiences across roundtables, outings, and the Impact Assembly. A real highlight was the opportunity to meet HRH Prince William, including at the iconic Rio landmark Christ the Redeemer. The Prince’s passion for nature conservation and commitment to action was evident throughout the week.
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 5 November 2025.
The High Seas Treaty has been announced as the winner of the 2025 Earthshot Prize in the “Revive Our Oceans” category, a historic recognition of the global effort to protect nearly half of our planet that lies beyond national jurisdiction.
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A historic moment is on the horizon: the High Seas Treaty is entering into force on 17 January 2026, marking a new era for the protection of our shared ocean. This milestone shows what is possible when countries come together to safeguard the blue heart of our planet, and it deserves to be celebrated across the world.
A blog by Tekau Frere, High Seas Alliance MPA Coordinator
The IUCN World Conservation Congress marked another milestone in a remarkable year for the ocean. From the opening ceremony onward, BBNJ was everywhere. President Whipps of Palau, representing the first country to ratify the Agreement, and HRH Princess Lalla Hasnaa of Morocco, whose country brought us to the critical 60th ratification milestone, set the tone. With Her Deepness Dr. Sylvia Earle adding her wisdom, it became clear: this Congress was charting the course for what must come next.
Continue reading Setting the chart for the BBNJ journey at the IUCN WCC
The world has just reached a major milestone for the ocean. Over sixty countries have now ratified the High Seas Treaty, the minimum number needed for this landmark Agreement to come into force. This is a huge step toward better protection of nearly half our planet: the ocean area beyond national jurisdiction: the High Seas.
Continue reading From 60 to Global: What happens next for the High Seas Treaty?
Continue reading THE EARTHSHOT PRIZE ANNOUNCES HIGH SEAS TREATY AS A 2025 FINALIST
Landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Between the Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner (OPOC) and the High Seas Alliance advances regional cooperation on implementation of the BBNJ Agreement
Sigourney Weaver, President Macron, and world leaders celebrate historic milestone in New York, calling for more nations to join and secure lasting protection for half the planet.
19 September 2025. Following the deposit of ratification instruments by four new countries this week at the United Nations–Sri Lanka, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sierra Leone and Morocco- the High Seas Treaty has reached the milestone of 60 state ratifications needed to trigger its entry into force. Formally known as the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (or BBNJ Agreement), the Treaty will become legally effective 120 days from today (17 January 2026).
