The International Relations Study Group of the League of Women Voters of Central Delaware County has been active for years studying different countries meeting monthly on the second Tuesday at 12:30 pm. To generate discussion the group uses the Great Decisions Briefing Book resources put out by the Foreign Policy Association. 

The topic for December 10, 2024 is the 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?

The topic review is Chapter 7 of the 2024 briefing book: High Seas Treaty.

The December 10, 2024 discussion will be held at 12:30 PM at Wesley Enhanced Living 100 Halcyon Drive, Media, 19063 in their Art Room. If you wish, attendees can bring a bag lunch or purchase food at the Bistro Cafe located at the facility.

For additional information contact Joan Hazbun jchazbun6 [at] gmail.com International Relations Committee Chair.

NOTE: Our International Relations Study Group will continue to meet in 2025 and will use the Great Decisions 2025 Briefing Book. To review the 2025 topics and to pre-order online (CLICK HERE) or contact sales at 1 (800) 477-5836.