Tanaiste Micheal Martin Welcomes UN Agreement To Protect The World's Oceans.

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Sunday, March 5th, 2023 12:21pm

By Ross Lindsay

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The agreement aims to reverse marine biodiversity losses.

Tanaiste Micheal Martin has welcomed a landmark UN agreement to protect the world's oceans.

The HIGH SEAS treaty provides a framework for global action to reverse marine biodiversity losses and ensure sustainable development into the future.

President Michael D Higgins says it's particularly timely - and 'a gain for the future of humanity'.

UN conference president, Rena Lee, announced the deal early this morning, after 15 years of disagreement, failures and stalled talks.

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