Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching the monthly video and meeting via Zoom to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today.

The IAH discussion group generally meets the first Monday of the month (except for Sept due to Labor Day) from 4pm-6pm, 8 months of the year. We meet virtually using Zoom. You will need a computer or tablet with a web camera, a microphone, and speaker. Please join us!

The topic for the November 4th Great Decisions discussion is "High Seas Treaty":

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?

Co-coordinators: Brenda Uttaro and Paul Johnson