The First Treaty to Protect the High Seas Comes into Effect: A New Era for Ocean Conservation
On January 17, 2026, a historic milestone was achieved as the world’s first treaty to protect the high seas came into force. This landmark agreement, formally known as the United Nations Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement (BBNJ), aims to conserve and sustainably use marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, often referred to as the […]
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