Great Decisions: High Seas Treaty

Part of the 4-part 2024 Great Decisions series, brought to you in partnership with AAUW Sheboygan. This series explores U.S. foreign policy & global affairs with experts from Wisconsin universities. Hear speakers on Tuesdays from 6:30-8 P.M. from September 17 thru October 8. 

Series lineup: 

September 17 -  U.S.-China Trade Rivalry by Judd Kinzley, University of Wisconsin-Madison
September 24 -  High Seas Treaty by Elizabeth Wheat, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
October 1 -  NATO’s Future by Martin Farrell, Ripon College
October 8 - Mideast Realignment by Beth K. Dougherty, Beloit College

About this lecture: Areas of the seas beyond national jurisdiction comprise the high seas, which are facing a degradation of ecosystems due to climate change and the increase in human activities, such as shipping, overfishing, pollution, and deep-sea mining. The recently negotiated High Seas Treaty will attempt to address these issues. How difficult will it be to convince nations to participate? Presented by Elizabeth Wheat from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.