After two weeks of negotiations between more than 50 countries, the Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC) ended last Friday without establishing a High Seas Treaty — once again leaving more than two-thirds of the global ocean unprotected. But important progress was also made, which the Only One community of supporters has helped push for. World leaders are closer than ever before to finalizing the treaty, and there’s reason to be optimistic that the next negotiation will be the last step in the nearly two-decades–long process. We can’t let up the pressure now, and we need you with us! Can you help build momentum for the coalition to protect the High Seas by sharing our petition with your network? We’re just shy of our goal of 75,000 signatures.
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Call on Ireland's Government to protect its seas
We are at a critical moment for the future of Ireland’s seas. Will you join us?
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We are at a critical moment for the future of Ireland’s seas. Did you know that a recent survey showed that 98% of Irish people want more marine protected areas? And yet, the government continues to delay proposed legislation that could safeguard marine life and coastal communities.
But now is a moment of opportunity. The Irish Government has drafted new Marine Protected Area (MPA) legislation, but is delaying its release. We are working with @fairseasireland to pressure the Irish Government to make the changes needed for a healthy ocean in Ireland and to release this legislation without delay.
Join us by signing the petition today and telling the Irish Government that they cannot delay any longer. Sign the petition at only.one/30x30ireland. #30x30Ireland #FairSeas
We are at a critical moment for the future of Ireland’s seas. It's time that the Irish Government enact a strong Marine Protected Area law without further delay. Sign the petition at only.one/30x30ireland @FairSeasIreland #30x30Ireland #FairSeas 🇮🇪