Things to know about the High Seas Treaty as it takes effect
1 day ago · Things to know about the High Seas Treaty as it takes effect 1 of 6 | The world’s first legally binding agreement to protect marine life in international waters took effect Saturday, marking a …
Game-changing international ocean treaty comes into force
3 days ago · Officially known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, the legally binding UN treaty covers the ocean zones that lie beyond national waters (namely, the “high …
Things to know about the High Seas Treaty as it takes effect - NBC New …
1 day ago · The treaty creates the first framework for establishing Marine Protected Areas on the high seas, which make up about two-thirds of the world’s ocean.
World’s First Treaty to Protect the High Seas Becomes Law
1 day ago · Over two decades after negotiations began, the High Seas Treaty is designed to protect biodiversity in international waters by enabling conservation zones.
High Seas Treaty Enters Into Force To Govern Two-Thirds Of The
2 days ago · The High Seas Treaty is the world’s first legally binding international agreement to safeguard marine life beyond national borders.
Historic High Seas Treaty enters into force, launching a new era of ...
3 days ago · The Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), has officially entered into force, marking a historic …
High Seas Treaty into force, a historic leap for ocean protection
2 days ago · (17 January 2026 – New York, US) — Today marks a historic turning point for the global ocean. The High Seas Treaty (BBNJ Agreement) enters into force, unlocking the first legally binding …
First treaty to protect the high seas comes into force - New Scientist
2 days ago · A treaty that will protect areas of the largely lawless high seas from fishing has come into force, marking a “turning point” for ocean conservation. In September 2025, a United Nations ...
The High Seas Treaty, Explained | World Resources Institute
4 days ago · The High Seas Treaty will fill regulatory gaps, complement national efforts and enable coordinated conservation measures on the high seas, all of which will be critical for achieving …
What is the High Seas Treaty and Why is it Important?
3 days ago · The High Seas Treaty, which applies to areas of the ocean beyond national borders, officially enters into force. Covering two thirds of the planet’s marine area, the treaty signals a new …