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Great Decisions: High Seas Treaty

Great Decisions: High Seas Treaty

Areas of the seas beyond national jurisdiction comprise the high seas, which are facing a degradation of ecosystems due to climate change and the increase in human activities, such as shipping, overfishing, pollution, and deep-sea mining. The recently negotiated High Seas Treaty, also known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction treaty, will attempt to address these issues. How difficult will it be to convince nations to participate?

Join us for a discussion of the article "The High Seas Treaty" by Sara Tjossem and Cymie R. Payne, which is attached to this announcement. Leading our talk will be Greg O'Brien, Senior Oceans Policy Advisor in the Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs at the U.S. Department of State.

A short film on the topic will be shown at 1:00, followed by a discussion at 1:30.

Date:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Reston Meeting Room 1 , Reston Meeting Room 2
Library Branch:
Reston Regional Library
Categories:
Roundtable
Audience:
  Adults     Older Adults  
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Registration is required. There are 41 seats available.

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