Great Decisions 2024 Series – High Seas Treaty

One of WorldOregon’s favorite events of the year is the annual Great Decisions series— featuring eight hard-hitting topics selected by the Foreign Policy Association! The Series returns to Portland State University this year, in-person with a streaming option available.

Wednesday, March 13, 12pm *
Portland State University
Smith Memorial Student Union (Room 327/328)
1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201

Complete Series Information with specific dates and speakers TBA

GREAT DECISIONS 2024 TOPICS

High Seas Treaty
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, also known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction treaty, will attempt to address these issues. How difficult will it be to convince nations to participate?

Next in the Series:

Pandemic Preparation
Looking back at the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many lessons to take away in terms of domestic and international policies. Although this pandemic seems to have waned, how can we apply these lessons to future pandemics? Will countries cooperate, and will a consensus emerge on how to manage global health challenges?