
High Seas Treaty Clears 60th Ratification, Setting January 2026 Entry Into Force
The High Seas Treaty has just received its 60th ratification, triggering a 120-day countdown to full legal effect. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC The United Nations High

The High Seas Treaty has just received its 60th ratification, triggering a 120-day countdown to full legal effect. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC The United Nations High

Unveiled at Impact Week 2025 in Singapore, Katapult Ocean and OCTAVE Capital are proud to announce the launch of the Asia Ocean Fund, Asia’s largest

New law safeguards 61,204 hectares of pristine reefs in the Pacific Coral Triangle, hailed as a lifeline for marine life and coastal communities. The Panaon

Thailand counts 23 coastal provinces and over 3,000 kilometres of coastline. Marine resources are central to livelihoods, contributing to almost 30% of GDP and about

The petition emphasizes Changi Beach’s “irreplaceable biodiversity.” Seagrass meadows, nudibranchs, sea stars and even tiger sea anemones thrive along these shores.

As Indonesia readies its processors and producers for new markets, the rewards are expected to ripple through coastal economies, driving higher incomes, improved standards and greater resilience for fishing communities.

The 30×30 Ocean Action Plan – a call to action for governments and stakeholders to align efforts, scale up protection, and seize opportunities presented by international agreements to close the gap and protect ocean ecosystems critical to climate resilience, food security, and community livelihoods.

Spearheaded by Norway-based Katapult Ocean, one of the world’s leading ocean impact venture firms, the fund marks a strategic pivot to Southeast Asia amid growing

In a historic closing to the third United Nations Ocean Conference, the long-awaited High Seas Treaty has surged closer to becoming international law. With 19 new ratifications secured this week in Nice, the total number of ratifying countries now stands at 50—just 10 short of the 60 needed for the Treaty to enter into force.