Lost at sea? UN Ocean Treaty discussions fail to reach agreement

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Lost at sea? UN Ocean Treaty discussions fail to reach agreement

Greenpeace warns 'time is running out' and calls for further talks this year to conclude discussions that aim to protect 30 per cent of global oceans by 2030

Global negotiations at the UN's headquarters in New York City aimed at delivering a landmark treaty to protect marine life in international waters broke up this weekend, having again failed to reach an...

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