Indigenous leaders push for seat at the table of high seas biodiversity treaty

Indispensable—Native Hawaiian Elder Says of Indigenous Ocean Management Systems

Indigenous people play a vital role in ocean protection due to their deep-rooted connection to the marine environment and their traditional knowledge.

Indigenous leaders push for seat at the table of high seas biodiversity treaty

This story is published through the Indigenous News Alliance. In Native Hawaiians’ genealogical stories, says Solomon Kahoʻohalahala, the coral polyp is considered the oldest ancestor, and they hold relationships with animals, including the Koholā, or humpback whale. “Koholā is the manifestation of our god of the sea and is revered for its ability to dive into the depths of the deep sea and the realm of the sacred place of our creation, far beyo…

The High Sea Treaty, a historic and binding agreement, aims to promote sustainable conservation and use of marine biodiversity in areas other than national jurisdiction.

The High Seas Treaty, an agreement considered historic and binding, aims to promote the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas that do not belong to a national jurisdiction

“We belong to one ocean”: Indigenous leaders push for seat at the table of high seas biodiversity treaty

This story is published through the Indigenous News Alliance. In Native Hawaiians’ genealogical stories, says Solomon Kahoʻohalahala, the coral polyp is considered the oldest ancestor, and they hold spiritual relationships with migratory animals, including the Koholā, or humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae). “Koholā is the manifestation of our god of the sea and is revered for its ability to dive into the depths of the deep sea and the realm …