On September 20th, Wong announced that Australia had become a founding signatory of the High Seas Biodiversity Treaty alongside other Pacific nations and like-minded countries. The Treaty provides more robust ocean protection under the framework of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. It establishes a mechanism for creating marine protected areas in high seas. The treaty aims to safeguard 30% of the world’s coastal and marine areas by 2030, marking a significant stride towards the global target. Australia has pledged $3 million through the Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner over the next three years to assist … Continue reading Australia Anchors High Seas Biodiversity Treaty in a Bid to Safeguard the Oceanic Frontier