Navigating Global Environmental Challenges

This chapter covers the ongoing Ocean Conference in Nice, focusing on the High Seas Treaty aimed at protecting deep oceans and international waters. It also discusses various geopolitical implications, including the U.S.-China trade war and its impact on rare-earth metal supplies, alongside humanitarian issues stemming from President Trump's travel ban affecting Haiti. Additionally, the chapter highlights innovative local initiatives in Seville addressing extreme heat, community involvement in Sri Lanka regarding wildlife issues, and the broader challenges of environmental sustainability.