Global Street Art Campaign Celebrates High Seas Treaty Implementation
A worldwide street art initiative organized by Greenpeace has launched to mark the implementation of the High Seas Treaty, which became effective on January 17, 2026. The campaign features murals created by artists across 13 countries on five continents, including works by Richt in the UK, Daphne Doomun in Mauritius, Ricardo Xavier Monteiro in Senegal, and Gus Eagleton in Australia. These public artworks aim to raise awareness about ocean conservation and advocate for protecting 30% of global marine areas by 2030. The treaty represents a major international environmental agreement and establishes a four-year timeline for achieving marine protection goals.
Key facts
- The High Seas Treaty officially came into force on January 17, 2026.
- Greenpeace coordinated street art interventions across 13 countries on five continents.
- Artists including Richt, Daphne Doomun, Ricardo Xavier Monteiro, and Gus Eagleton created murals for the campaign.
- The treaty initiates a four-year countdown to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030.
- 81 countries had ratified the treaty at the time of the campaign launch.
Entities
Artists
- Richt
- Daphne Doomun
- Ricardo Xavier Monteiro
- Gus Eagleton
Institutions
- Greenpeace
- Greenpeace Africa
- Greenpeace Australia
- Greenpeace Senegal
- Greenpeace UK
Locations
- UK
- Mauritius
- Senegal
- Australia
- Brisbane
- Dakar