The halfway point for sustainable development is discussed with Saleemul Huq and Olive Heffernan. They highlight the challenges of achieving sustainable development goals amidst COVID-19 and the Ukraine-Russia war. The importance of protecting the high seas while achieving sustainable development is emphasized. Taking action and global collaboration are emphasized for sustainable development goals and climate change. The ethical implications of cloning and the controversies surrounding the creation of Dolly the Sheep are also discussed.

Join award-winning science journalist Olive Heffernan, whose work graces National Geographic and The Guardian, as she explores the unclaimed riches of the high seas. Delve into the pressing issues of marine conservation versus rampant exploitation, critical carbon storage roles of ocean zones, and the mounting challenges posed by illegal fishing practices. Heffernan highlights the complexities of governance on the high seas and the urgent need for sustainable practices to balance ambition with ecological integrity.