July 28, 2019 – 12:30 PM
Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation
2315 Division St NW, Olympia

Join us to learn about the The Marine Arctic Peace Sanctuary or MAPS treaty,  The treaty would establish all ocean waters north of the Arctic Circle as a marine protected area, free from oil drilling and all other exploitation.

Our speaker will be Renia Pruchniki, who will be skyped in from Toronto. Her presentation comes highly recommended from the Green Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

Come find out about how you can make the MAPS treaty a reality, in line with the 7th UU principle: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

Sponsored by the Environmental Action Team, Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation

More information about the MAPS Treaty:
Right now, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) gives coastal countries the freedom to exploit natural resources within their exclusive economic zones. But what happens in the Arctic Ocean affects all life on the planet. The international community must protect the Arctic Ocean, not allow its exploitation.

Entering into force with the signatures of 99 countries, the Marine Arctic Peace Sanctuary Treaty designates the entire Arctic Ocean and seabed north of the Arctic Circle as an international marine protected area. While permitting scientific research and encouraging working relationships with specialized UN agencies, it prohibits all harmful activities including oil and gas exploitation, commercial fishing and shipping, seismic testing and military exercises.

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