140 countries back the motion to establish a treatyThe world’s oceans are set for a long overdue boost in the coming days as the United Nations votes for the first time on a planned treaty to protect and regulate the high seas. “It could change everything.”A debate on whether to move ahead with a High Seas Treaty has been tabled before the end of the year at the UN headquarters in New York. “The science is clear on the role oceans play in ensuring the current and future liveability of the planet. If the vote passes as expected, the UN will host four meetings over the next two years to draft the treaty. “The science is clear on the role oceans play in ensuring the current and future livability of the planet.

Source: The Guardian December 22, 2017 09:22 UTC