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On Saturday, January 17, the historic Agreement on the High Seas, formally known as the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction, entered into force. Although the official name sounds dry and professional, it simultaneously brings us closer to the basic role of the agreement itself - the protection of species and ecosystems in international waters, that is, on the open sea.
France welcomes the entry into force on 17 January 2026 of the "Treaty on the High Seas", also known as the "BBNJ Agreement".[1] This entry into force, which takes place 120 days after the threshold of 60 ratifications has been reached, constitutes a major success of multilateralism. Signed at the United Nations headquarters on 20 September 2023 and ratified on 5 February 2025, this historic agreement marks a decisive turning point in the protec…
Milestone for the protection of the seas: On 17 January 2026, the International Convention on the Protection of the Seas entered into force. It lays down for the first time rules for the use and protection of the high seas outside national waters. Thus, the Treaty prescribes environmental impact assessments for interventions in the marine environment, allows the designation of marine protected areas in international waters and regulates the use …
Oceans treaty: Countries start work on new protections
JUST days after the historic High Seas Treaty officially took effect, governments and ocean experts have started the process of putting the agreement’s commitments into action. The post Oceans treaty: Countries start work on new protections appeared first on Islands Business.
UN High Seas Treaty enters into force
The Government of Jamaica is positioning itself to take full advantage of the United Nations (UN) High Seas Treaty which officially entered into force on Saturday. The Treaty, which is officially called the Agreement under the United Nations...
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