{"id":999,"date":"2019-07-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-07-27T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/master.k8s.p4.greenpeace.org\/eastasia\/aboutus\/999\/why-we-need-a-global-ocean-treaty-and-how-well-get-it-2\/"},"modified":"2019-11-18T07:23:04","modified_gmt":"2019-11-18T15:23:04","slug":"why-we-need-a-global-ocean-treaty-and-how-well-get-it-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/eastasia\/story\/999\/why-we-need-a-global-ocean-treaty-and-how-well-get-it-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Why we need a Global Ocean Treaty (and how we\u2019ll get it)"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\tThis UN treaty could be a game-changer for ocean protection. Here\u2019s how it works, and how together we\u2019ll make sure world leaders get it right.\n<\/div>\n
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From climate change and plastic pollution, to mining and overfishing, the threats facing our oceans are getting more urgent every day.<\/p>\n

Now though, there\u2019s a ray of hope. Scientists have drawn up a bold rescue plan for our oceans – and it\u2019s brilliantly simple: we cover the planet in ocean sanctuaries, putting a third of the seas off-limits to fishing, mining, drilling and other destructive industries.<\/p>\n

If the plan goes ahead, it\u2019ll be one of the biggest conservation efforts in human history, creating millions of square kilometres of new protected areas.<\/p>\n

Clearing the way for ocean sanctuaries<\/h2>\n

But here\u2019s the problem: at the moment, there\u2019s no way to create new sanctuaries outside countries\u2019 national waters. We can\u2019t protect these huge areas of the ocean without an international agreement on how this protection would work.<\/p>\n

Governments have started work on a Global Ocean Treaty at the UN, and if they get it right it\u2019ll give us the legal tools we need to start creating these new ocean sanctuaries. In a turbulent political climate, it would be a momentous demonstration of how international cooperation to protect our shared home can and should work.<\/p>\n

So this year, we\u2019re going all-out to make sure that happens. Through the new Protect the Oceans campaign, people all over the world will be pushing for a strong Global Ocean Treaty.<\/h2>\n

Countries have been discussing a treaty like this for years (and behind-the-scenes campaigning on this has been going on for a decade) but the real talks are just getting going. After a fortnight of meetings this month in New York, governments will come together for two more rounds of negotiations \u2013 one in August, and one next year, where a Global Ocean Treaty could be declared. Here\u2019s a more detailed overview of what Greenpeace is calling for in the negotiations.<\/p>\n

Who\u2019s backing a strong treaty?<\/h2>\n

Many countries from around the world have already stated their support for a strong Global Ocean Treaty.\u00a0 These political leaders are listening to their people and to scientists, and are choosing to do what is best for them and for the planet.<\/p>\n

Many countries from Africa, the Pacific and Caribbean islands, Latin America and Europe agree that the Global Ocean Treaty should explicitly allow for the creation of protected areas internationally, to replace the failing system of regional agreements and treaties we have now.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s our job to support and encourage these forward-thinking governments, making sure they know there\u2019s a global movement backing them and giving them space to go even further.<\/p>\n

And who\u2019s holding things up?<\/h2>\n

Some governments, like US, Australia and Canada still lack vision and ambition, while Norway, Iceland, and Russia largely fall behind. We\u2019ll be doing everything we can to make these countries step up in their ambition, and make sure their people and scientists are heard.<\/p>\n

Sticking to the status quo won\u2019t bring life back to the ocean \u2013 we\u2019ve seen over and over again that the current patchwork system we have can\u2019t protect marine life from the multiple pressures they face today. Our oceans are in crisis and simply can\u2019t wait while countries drag their feet.<\/p>\n

At this stage the negotiations could go either way, and the big fishing and mining companies are already working hard to keep the broken system that\u2019s putting our blue planet in danger. So now it\u2019s up to us to make sure governments do the right thing.<\/p>\n

When we work together we can change the world. From stopping Shell\u2019s oil drilling in the Arctic, to getting the world\u2019s largest tuna company to clean up its act to protect people and the planet, we know how to stand up for our seas \u2013 and win.<\/p>\n

Now it\u2019s time to go even bigger. Over the next year, this mission will need all the courage, cunning and creativity we can find. But today, it just needs your name.<\/p>\n

Join the petition to get started.<\/a><\/p>\n

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