A Historic Step Forward for Ocean Governance in the Wider Caribbean

A Historic Step Forward for Ocean Governance in the Wider Caribbean

 By Organization of Eastern Caribbean States | Photo credit: Alexander Girvan| Cariacou,Grenada. The Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM) for the Wider Caribbean has been officially activated and will commence its activities this year, marking a significant achievement in advancing the sustainable management of marine resources in the region. With the signature of the Government of the […]

Saint Lucia Ratifies BBNJ Agreement

Saint Lucia Ratifies BBNJ Agreement

Another CARICOM Member State has ratified the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement). Saint Lucia deposited its Instruments of Ratification on 26 November 2024, joining Belize and Barbados in ratifying the BBNJ […]