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Great Decisions Discussion Group
April 2, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. Developed by the Foreign Policy Association, the program intends to engage communities and broaden public involvement in foreign affairs. The Foreign Policy Association provides background information and policy options for the eight most critical issues facing America each year.
A briefing book will be available at the library for check out or purchase for $20. The group meets on Tuesday evenings February 6 through April 16, from 6-7:30pm in the Montrose Library Meeting Room.
Zoom link for virtual participation: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83894224398
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?