High Seas Treaty

Protecting the ocean is a climate story - its governance needs to reflect that

Biodiversity

Protecting the ocean is a climate story - its governance needs to reflect that

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) deliver proven biodiversity benefits, but what's less understood is that they are also essential climate infrastructure, writes Oceano Azul Foundation CEO Tiago Pitta e Cunha

clock 20 July 2026 • 4 min read
'A healthy ocean is essential': Government to formally ratify High Seas Treaty

Policy

'A healthy ocean is essential': Government to formally ratify High Seas Treaty

Foreign Secretary signs documents allowing the UK to formally ratify landmark ocean agreement in New York this afternoon

clock 10 July 2026 • 4 min read
From siloed nature finance to an 'Earth economy': How to deliver growth through healthy ecosystems

Biodiversity

From siloed nature finance to an 'Earth economy': How to deliver growth through healthy ecosystems

We need a more holistic view of ecosystem benefits if we are to properly integrate its value into sustainable development, writes Jack Hurd from the World Economic Forum and the Tropical Forest Alliance

clock 22 June 2026 • 4 min read
High Seas Treaty passes into UK law after receiving Royal Assent

Policy

High Seas Treaty passes into UK law after receiving Royal Assent

Government expected to fully ratify landmark Treaty this summer, after it achieved both Parliamentary approval and Royal Assent this month

clock 12 February 2026 • 3 min read
'The biggest win for nature in a generation': High Seas Treaty enters into force

Policy

'The biggest win for nature in a generation': High Seas Treaty enters into force

Landmark ocean protections enter into force - but green groups slam 'glacial' UK progress in writing treaty into law

clock 17 January 2026 • 5 min read
'A turning point for ocean conservation': Green economy reacts to High Seas Treaty entering into force

Policy

'A turning point for ocean conservation': Green economy reacts to High Seas Treaty entering into force

BusinessGreen rounds up the reaction from politicians, green businesses, climate experts, campaign groups, and academics after long-awaited ocean protections enter into force

clock 17 January 2026 • 8 min read
Earthshot Prize 2025: Prince William announces £1m climate solution award winners

Climate change

Earthshot Prize 2025: Prince William announces £1m climate solution award winners

Five innovative green projects announced as winners at Rio ceremony will each receive £1m in prize money to help scale up their sustainable solutions

clock 06 November 2025 • 3 min read
High Seas Treaty: Agreement delivers 'clearer expectations' for businesses and governments

Policy

High Seas Treaty: Agreement delivers 'clearer expectations' for businesses and governments

EXPLAINER – After the UN High Seas Treaty achieved the 60 ratifications it needs to enter into force, BusinessGreen Intelligence explores what businesses can expect from new ocean regulations

clock 22 September 2025 • 8 min read
High Seas Treaty to become international law after ratification in 60 countries

Policy

High Seas Treaty to become international law after ratification in 60 countries

UN Secretary General hails 'historic achievement' for ocean protection and multilateralism as countdown to inaugural Ocean COP1 Summit is triggered

clock 22 September 2025 • 4 min read
'Our oceans are under pressure': Government moves to ratify global High Seas Treaty

Biodiversity

'Our oceans are under pressure': Government moves to ratify global High Seas Treaty

Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement now on the cusp of the 60 national ratifications threshold required for it to enter into force worldwide

clock 11 September 2025 • 4 min read