2024-03-05 08:33:00
One year ago this week, the United Nations took a crucial step by agreeing to a Treaty on the High Seas, also known as the Treaty on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction. Unfortunately, to date, only two countries have formally ratified this historic agreement, leaving the planet awaiting urgent global action.
Greenpeace, a staunch defender of the environment, emphasizes the urgency for governments, including those of Senegal and other African nations, to include this treaty in their national legislation. Although signed by 87 countries since it opened for signature last September, the treaty can only take effect at the United Nations conference on the oceans in 2025 once formally ratified by at least 69 countries. This highlights the pressing need to accelerate the ratification process.
Senegal, with its wealth of marine resources, has a unique opportunity to play a leadership role in ocean conservation. By ratifying the High Seas Treaty, the country would not only contribute to the protection of its own waters, but also to the preservation of the world’s oceans, ensuring a sustainable future for future generations.
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