UN High Seas Treaty
On 19th June, 2023, 193 Member States of the United Nations (UN) adopted a landmark legally binding marine biodiversity agreement called the UN High Seas Treaty. It followed nearly two decades of negotiations over forging a common wave of conservation and sustainability in the high seas beyond national boundaries – covering two thirds of the planet’s oceans.
- Adopted by the Intergovernmental Conference on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), the “high seas” treaty aims at taking stewardship of the ocean on behalf of present and future generations.
Key Highlights
- Protection of International Waters: The treaty specifically focuses on ....
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