Fishers in Madagascar adapt to deadly seas due to climate change
The large Indian Ocean island is amongst the poorest in Africa where the majority of people make their living off the land or sea. Like many other countries in the…
Climate and conflict collide on the high seas: UN warns of soaring costs and delays
In a new study, the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) estimated that over the past two months, the volume of trade through the Suez Canal has fallen by…
World News in Brief: Peace day, high seas treaty, Palestinian displacement rises, polio in Ukraine
“People and our planet are in crisis”, the UN chief said, highlighting how conflicts continue to drive the vulnerable from their homes, while heatwaves and floods claim lives and division…
Beyond borders: Why new ‘high seas’ treaty is critical for the world
1. Fresh protection beyond borders While countries are responsible for the conservation and sustainable use of waterways under their national jurisdiction, the high seas now have added protection from such…