After two weeks of negotiations between more than 50 countries, the Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC) ended last Friday without establishing a High Seas Treaty — once again leaving more than two-thirds of the global ocean unprotected. But important progress was also made, which the Only One community of supporters has helped push for. World leaders are closer than ever before to finalizing the treaty, and there’s reason to be optimistic that the next negotiation will be the last step in the nearly two-decades–long process. We can’t let up the pressure now, and we need you with us! Can you help build momentum for the coalition to protect the High Seas by sharing our petition with your network? We’re just shy of our goal of 75,000 signatures.
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Urge France to Effectively Protect Its Maritime Spaces
We are calling on France to strengthen its marine protected areas.
Can you help spread the word?
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France claims to have 33% of its maritime spaces under protection. But most of these “protected” areas still allow destructive activities. France’s definitions of marine protection are not aligned with international standards nor supported by scientists. We have the opportunity to hold the French government accountable.
Call on France to strengthen its marine protections. only.one/30x30France #30x30France
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To be a global ocean leader, France must commit to real marine protection. Join me and urge the French government to act: only.one/30x30France #30x30France
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France has the opportunity to become a true ocean champion and leader in conservation. But this won’t happen through inadequate protections and flimsy promises. Join me, and call on the French government to take action on #30x30France only.one/30x30-France
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It’s time for the French government to honor its commitments to truly protect the ocean. Join me and call on France to act today. only.one/30x30-France #30x30France
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To be a global ocean leader, France must commit to real marine protection. Join me and urge the French government to act: only.one/30x30-France #30x30France
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It’s time for the French government to honor its commitments to ocean protection. France must strengthen its marine protections. Join me and call on France today. only.one/30x30-France #30x30France
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