Ethiopia: Landmark High Seas Treaty Reaches Milestone As 60th Nation Signs On

Ocean treaty that protects marine life clears final hurdle

The high seas, the vast waters beyond any one country’s jurisdiction, cover nearly half the planet. On Friday, a hard-fought global treaty to protect the “cornucopia of biodiversity” living there cleared a final hurdle and will become international law. The High Seas Treaty, as it is known, was ratified by a 60th nation, Morocco, crossing the threshold for United Nations treaties to go into effect. Two decades in the making, it allows for the es…

Ethiopia: Landmark High Seas Treaty Reaches Milestone As 60th Nation Signs On

Addis Ababa -- An ocean agreement to govern the high seas was struck at the end of this week when Morocco became the 60th nation to sign on.

High Seas Treaty ratified: The world’s first pact to protect two-thirds of the Ocean enters into force in 2026, shaping Africa’s future - Africa Sustainability Matters

A major step forward in international environmental law has been achieved. With 60 ratifications now secured, the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, better known as the High Seas Treaty, will formally enter into force in early 2026. This is the first legally binding global framework designed to protect biodiversity in areas of the ocean that fall outside national jurisdiction, a vast expanse that covers nearly two-thirds…

Greenpeace: The World Treaty for Oceans was ratified - Time for real action - News Bulletin 247

OR World Treaty for Oceans It recently received the required 60 validations, marking a historic turning point in the global effort to protect marine ecosystems. This development creates the conditions for the practical implementation of the Treaty, however, immediate and substantial action is required by countries before the first global COP conference (COP) for the oceans. Today, only 0.9% of the open sea is under strict protection regime. The…

High Seas Treaty Ratified By 61 Countries, Allowing It To Enter Into Force In January 2026

With Morocco and Sierra Leone becoming the 60th and 61st countries to ratify the High Seas Treaty, the pact is one step closer to entering into force by the start of next year.