Global Oceans Treaty
The Global Ocean Treaty is the first-ever international agreement focused on conserving marine life in areas beyond national borders, the High Seas. It’s our chance to protect 30% of the oceans by 2030, creating sanctuaries that are safe from overfishing, deep sea mining, and other industrial exploitation.
And we’re not just waiting. We’re already pushing governments, exposing ocean threats, and sailing with purpose to defend the wild blue.
Our Approach
We’re fighting for the strongest possible Global Ocean Treaty, one that truly protects the High Seas from exploitation, not just on paper, but in practice.
Led by truth
We work with marine scientists, legal experts, and communities to push for sanctuaries in areas and we lead by truth with the power of millions of voices across the world.
Stop destructions
We campaign to stop deep sea mining before it starts, and hold governments accountable for harmful industrial fishing operations that are destroying marine ecosystems.
Mobilise global pressure
We target decision-makers at critical UN negotiations, amplify voices from countries, and use global mobilisations and petitions to push hesitant governments to act boldly.
Center justice and equity
We work with Indigenous communities, small island nations, and countries on the frontlines of ocean degradation to center justice and equity in the Treaty’s implementation.
Our Projects
From the streets to the seas, our projects fight environmental destruction at every front, uniting people, challenging power, and protecting our planet’s future.
Global advocacy & movement
Through grassroots organizing, coalition-building, and global day-of-action campaigns, we unite allies and people from every corner of the world to demand justice and show leaders that the world is watching.
Creative activism
We expose corporations like Dove fueling the plastic crisis and mobilise public pressure to hold them accountable, both online and in the streets. Because without corporate change, there’s no real solution.
Deep sea mining resistance
We’re actively resisting deep sea mining through scientific research, public education, and bold actions at sea and on land, demanding a global moratorium to protect fragile ecosystems before it’s too late.
How You Can Help
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Protect the Oceans
We need ocean sanctuaries to protect at least 30% by 2030. Add your name.
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Volunteer
Volunteers are an essential and integral part of the Greenpeace family, the heart and soul of Greenpeace. Sign up as a Greenpeace Malaysia volunteer today
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Every Donation Counts
We can’t do this without your help. Take action for environment protection, please make a donation today.
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Deep deception
How the deep sea mining industry is manipulating geopolitics to profit from ocean destruction.
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The hidden costs of a Hidden Gem
Greenpeace Malaysia joins the call for a global moratorium on deep-sea mining by spotlighting ‘Hidden Gem’ vessel docked in Labuan set to mine international ocean depths.
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Our ocean, our future
At 99 years old, Sir David Attenborough has spent seven decades showing us the wonders of our natural world. In his latest and perhaps most urgent documentary, Ocean, he delivers…
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“Nice Declaration” for an ambitious plastics treaty
10 June 2025, Nice, France – Over 90 member states at the United Nations Ocean Conference today announced their support to the ministerial declaration “The Nice wake up call for…
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UN Ocean Conference draft declaration fails to address the ocean crisis
Paris, France – Greenpeace International is alarmed by the state of the UN Ocean Conference draft declaration falls far short of expectations, with less than three weeks to the start…
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Together we are part of a growing, global movement determined to bring about the changes our planet desperately needs.