Protecting our oceans: ‘Int’l community and private sector need to be challenged’

Eighteen countries ratified the High Seas Treaty on Monday, bringing the total to 49 — just 11 short of the 60 needed for the ocean agreement to enter into force. The surge in support, occurring during the U.N. Ocean Conference in Nice, France, adds momentum to what could become a historic shift in how the world governs the open ocean. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24’s Eve Irvine welcomes Axel Van Trotsenburg, World Bank’s Senior Managing Director,