US EditionInternational Laws Alone Cannot Save the Ocean; Activists Say Direct Action Is Also Needed
The treaty enables sustainable management of Pacific high seas with over 60 ratifications, coinciding with the US withdrawal from the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme.
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International laws alone cannot save the ocean; activists say direct action is also needed
After years of international negotiation and diplomacy, as of January 2026, the High Seas Treaty has come into effect. It has been ratified by 61 states around the world and is intended to protect international waters and marine life.
Historic treaty protecting high seas kicks off 2026
A new year is upon us, and with it comes a piece of good news in a sector often beleaguered by problems of all kinds: a historic global treaty to safeguard biodiversity in the high seas came into effect last January 17. Known as the Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement), it provides a legally binding global framework for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in the h…
The High Seas Treaty, formally known as the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), entered into force on January 17, 2026, after surpassing the minimum ratification threshold required by the United Nations. This new international legal framework establishes a structure for protecting the biodiversity of oceans beyond the jurisdiction of states, regulating eve…
Aldino Campos: "The High Seas Treaty and the resilience of international law" admin Tue, 01/20/2026 - 22:07 In an international context marked by increasing tensions, prolonged conflicts, and the erosion of the norms that underpinned the post-war liberal order, the very value of international law has been repeatedly put to the test. The selectivity in its application, the increasing use of force, and the weakening of multilateral institutions fu…
High Seas Treaty Enters Force Marking Global Governance Shift - The Fishing Daily - Irish, UK and European Fishing Industry News
High Seas Treaty enters force in 2026, giving EU-backed framework for high seas governance, marine protection and resource regulation Treaty Takes Legal Effect After Ratification Threshold Reached The High Seas Treaty, formally known as the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), entered into force on 17 January 2026, creating the fir…
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