Overview

• More than 170 countries endorsed the Nice political declaration pledging urgent action to protect marine biodiversity and curb pollution.
• The conference generated over 800 voluntary commitments spanning youth advocacy, deep-sea literacy, science capacity building, and treaty ratifications.
• The European Commission announced a €1 billion investment for ocean conservation and New Zealand pledged $52 million to strengthen Pacific governance.
• The High Seas Treaty reached 50 ratifications this week, still short of the 60 needed for it to enter into force.
• Delegates pressed for a moratorium on deep-sea mining in international waters pending scientific risk assessments.