French Riviera's ocean summit aims to prevent 'Wild West' lawlessness
The summit created momentum for the adoption of the first legally binding rules to better protect international waters.
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC-UNESCO)
The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission is a body within UNESCO that promotes international cooperation and coordinates programs in marine research, observation, and services. Established in 1960, the IOC-UNESCO provides a global framework for addressing major ocean challenges, including climate change, sea-level rise, and the sustainable use of marine resources.
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An 'alphabet soup' of high seas rules stands in way of sustainability
Ocean areas and deep seabeds beyond national jurisdictions fall within a patchwork of rules for the global commons.
'Low profile' diplomacy: North Korea's hidden avenues to the world
A summit with the U.S. could expand North Korea's little-known involvement with international organizations.