African and Commonwealth nations in Kenya urge quick execution of a key treaty protecting oceans (opens original article in a new tab)

African and Commonwealth nations called for faster implementation of a key ocean protection treaty at the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, emphasizing the need to move from commitments to tangible action for marine conservation.

• African and Commonwealth nations urged swift implementation of a treaty protecting the high seas at the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa.
• The High Seas Treaty, which came into effect in January, creates a legal mechanism to establish protected areas in international waters but progress remains slow.
• Delegates highlighted the need to convert pledges into measurable results for marine conservation and sustainable ocean management.