Seen as a victory for multilateralism and for global efforts to counter the destructive trends facing ocean health, UN Delegates have agreed on a legal framework which would place 30 per cent of the world’s oceans into protected areas, put more money into marine conservation, and cover access to and use of marine genetic resources. Under discussion since 2004, the new 'High Seas Treaty' is crucial for addressing the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution and  is  vital for achieving ocean-related goals and targets by 2030. Read the UN release HERE