Callum Roberts

Callum Roberts, a marine conservation professor at the University of Exeter, discusses the groundbreaking UN high seas treaty aimed at safeguarding international waters. He highlights the treaty's potential to establish marine protected areas and its challenges, such as governance gaps in fishing and seabed mining. Callum shares insights on the treaty's negotiation, the need for global cooperation, and the hurdles posed by countries hesitant to sign. His urgent plea advocates for biodiversity-focused solutions to protect our oceans effectively.