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"Oceans shape everyday life in powerful ways. They cover 70% of the planet,
carry 90% of global trade, and support millions of jobs and the diets of
billions of people. As global competition intensifies and climate change
accelerates, the world’s oceans are also becoming the front line of
21st-century geopolitics.
How policymakers handle these challenges will affect food supplies, the price
of goods and national security.
Right now, international cooperation is under strain, but there are many ways
to help keep the peace. The tools of diplomacy range from formal international
agreements, like the
High Seas Treaty for protecting marine life, which goes
into effect on Jan. 17, 2026, to deals between countries, to efforts led by
companies, scientists and issue-focused organizations.
Examples of each can be found in how the world is dealing with rising tensions
over Arctic shipping, seafloor mining and overfishing. As researchers in
international trade and diplomacy at Arizona State University in the
Thunderbird School of Global Management’s Ocean Diplomacy Lab, we work with
groups affected by ocean pressures like these to identify diplomatic tools –
both inside and outside government – that can help avoid conflict."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
