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Foreign Policy Discussion: The UN High Seas Treaty to Protect Biodiverstiy (Roosevelt 55+)


Lifelong Learning 55+ / Adventures in Learning -
Lifelong Learning 55+ Spring 2024

After nearly two decades of fierce negotiations the UN has adopted the High Seas Treaty to forge a common wave of conservation and sustainability covering two thirds of the planet’s oceans. Learn how and why 80 countries (and counting) have committed to protect global biodiversity.

Through the nationwide Great Decisions program, learn more about vital foreign policy issues facing our country. The sessions feature lectures and lively discussions with local college professors and other guest speakers. 

This program is offered at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1200 Marquette Ave and the Washburn Library, 5244 Lyndale Ave S.

Register online or call 612.668.4828.

 

Christi Siver

Christi Siver is a Professor of Political Science at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University. She did her undergraduate work at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR, her Masters in International Relations and International Economics at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, and her Ph.D. in political science at the University of Washington. She teaches courses on international relations and international security. Her current research interests include international humanitarian law, military technology, and comparative law.

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  Christi Siver


Westminster Presbyterian Church
Wednesday, May 8
1:00 - 2:30 PM

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Min Age   18 yr.

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