Indigenous leaders from New Zealand, Tahiti, Tonga, and the Cook Islands have granted legal personhood to Pacific whales and dolphins. This transformative treaty, known as the He Whakaputanga Moana or Declaration for the Ocean, was crafted under the leadership of the Hinemoana Halo Ocean Initiative. It integrates Māori traditional wisdom with modern conservation strategies, heralding […]
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