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Carbon Brief: What does the ‘High Seas Treaty’ mean for climate change and biodiversity?
March 8, 2023

There is “a very direct link” between climate change and biodiversity loss that the new treaty can help address, says Ismail Zahir, Samoa’s principal adviser for oceans and sustainable development. Samoa is currently the chair of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). He tells Carbon Brief:

“This was something that all of the G77 [group of developing nations] really fought hard for – to establish this strong link, especially including the role that the ocean has in the carbon cycle and climate mitigation.”

Zahir also notes that the improved scientific and technical capacity generated from the treaty will help small-island developing states better understand the climate change impacts they are already facing.

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Bloomberg: A Landmark UN Treaty Is Poised to Curb Exploitation of the Ocean
March 8, 2023

“Activities on the high seas have a very strong impact on us, our territorial waters,” said negotiator Ismail Zahir, a representative for Samoa and a principal adviser to the Alliance of Small Island States. “The way that we see it, there’s no point in having this treaty unless we acknowledge the fact that the benefits should apply and be shared equitably amongst everyone.”

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Discussions held on further strengthening Seychelles-Maldives … – Raajjemv
March 7, 2023

Discussions held on further strengthening Seychelles-Maldives … – Raajjemv

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Less plastic or more recycling – nations split ahead of treaty talks – Climate Home News
February 23, 2023

Less plastic or more recycling – nations split ahead of treaty talks – Climate Home News

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Earth Today | AOSIS gets new chair | News – Jamaica Gleaner
February 2, 2023

Earth Today | AOSIS gets new chair | News – Jamaica Gleaner

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Samoa leads alliance of small states to amplify marginalized voices – Prensa Latina
February 2, 2023

Samoa leads alliance of small states to amplify marginalized voices – Prensa Latina

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A New Era of Island Leadership: Samoa is AOSIS Chair – SKNVibes.com
January 31, 2023

A New Era of Island Leadership: Samoa is AOSIS Chair – SKNVibes.com

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A New Era of Island Leadership: Samoa is AOSIS Chair
January 31, 2023

PRESS RELEASE A New Era of Island Leadership: Samoa is AOSIS Chair January 31, 2023 Download PDF Topic: Sustainable Development Watch…

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Inside the final moments of loss and damage at COP – E&E News
December 28, 2022

Inside the final moments of loss and damage at COP – E&E News

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Global Shapers: How youth can shape COP climate outcomes – World Economic Forum
December 9, 2022

Global Shapers: How youth can shape COP climate outcomes – World Economic Forum

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