Commonwealth leaders sign global commitment to protect the oceans
Collective action seeks to mitigate the impacts of climate change and protect marine ecosystems by 2030
11/03/2025 – Leaders of the 56 countries that make up the British Commonwealth met in Samoa and signed the first joint declaration on the oceans, called the Commonwealth Ocean Declaration for a Resilient Shared Future. The initiative aims to preserve the seas in the face of the challenges posed by climate change, pollution and overexploitation of natural resources. One of the central points of the agreement is the maintenance of national maritime boundaries even in scenarios of rising sea levels.
This measure will allow island nations to continue to enjoy the economic benefits of their fishing zones, even if part of their territories are submerged. This proposal is in line with efforts led by countries such as Tuvalu, which seeks to ensure recognition of their sovereignty on a permanent basis, even with the geographic changes caused by the climate crisis.
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https://www.pick-upau.org.br/euoceano/news-2025/2025.03.11_materia-oceano-compromisso-global/materia-eu-oceano-compromisso-global-new.htm
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Wonderful ocean is a value to us and biodiversity.
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This is great, amazing
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This is a great win to our marine systems! Well done, Commonwealth💚💚