Late last night, after two weeks of intense negotiations, delegates meeting at the United Nations finally agreed to language for a High Seas Treaty. This is a major milestone in a nearly two-decade effort to secure a treaty to govern and protect the High Seas, which make up 70% of the ocean and cover nearly half the planet. More than 160,000 supporters spoke up and urged leaders to act. This public support, along with the great work of partners like RISE UP, the High Seas Alliance, Greenpeace, and more, helped show decision-makers that people all over the world were watching and wanted action — and they delivered. There is still more work to do, as nations will now need to formally adopt the language and ratify the treaty at the country level. We will continue to keep you updated on campaign developments and the critical moments where we need your support.
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2024
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“With their exceptional creativity and campaigning nouse, we worked together to win broader grassroots support for our goals and increase public pressure on EU decision-makers at a critical moment – the EU elections.”
Helen Willetts, Seas at Risk 2024 Campaign Partner
2023
“Only One’s strike force, dynamism, and creativity supported our advocacy work. This partnership gave a new scale to our ambition by bringing together over 100,000 citizens and 27 organizations in support of better protection for French waters.”
Gauthier Carle, Ocean & Climate Platform 2023 Campaign Partner
2022
“Only One was able to pick up a ball that was already rolling and move it further than we ever could have done alone. The voice of individual members of the public has not been given enough attention until now as a tool to influence ocean policy.”
Emma Wilson, Deep Sea Conservation Coalition 2022 Campaign Partner
2021
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