A momentous milestone for the ocean and global biodiversity
On 4 March 2023, after 5 years of negotiations, the world reached a significant milestone for the global ocean and efforts to stem global biodiversity decline when nations agreed a new High Seas Treaty to protect ocean life. The Treaty reached the 60 ratifications needed to enter into force in September 2025 and it entered into force in January 2026. The new Treaty will provide the legal framework to address many of the governance gaps that have plagued the ocean and provide a roadmap to conserve biodiversity areas that lie beyond national jurisdiction.
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