US EditionMorocco: UN 'High Seas' Treaty Clears Ratification Threshold, to Enter Into Force in January
The treaty will legally protect marine biodiversity in international waters and aims to safeguard 30% of global oceans by 2030, after 60 countries ratified it, UN said.
- The UN High Seas Treaty, also known as the BBNJ Agreement, reached the required 60 ratifications to enter into force on January 17, 2026.
- In mid-2023, after close to twenty years of discussions, UN Member States finalized a treaty that fills a significant void in the management of ocean areas beyond national boundaries.
- The treaty introduces enforceable measures aimed at conserving marine biodiversity, managing marine genetic resources, designating protected ocean areas, and enhancing international collaboration across nearly two-thirds of the world’s oceans.
- Secretary-General António Guterres described the milestone as a significant success for ocean conservation and international cooperation, while Palau's president noted that with 60 countries ratifying the treaty, it is now set to come into effect.
- The treaty will provide tools to halt ocean degradation, support climate goals, and help protect at least 30% of global oceans by 2030 under the Kunming-Montreal Framework.
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The Oceans Treaty, Treaty of the High Seas or BBNJ (Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction), will enter into force after reaching the minimum number of ratifications necessary, marking a crucial step in the overall governance of the oceans. 60 countries have already shown their commitment to it with the central objective of ensuring that at least 30% of international waters are protected by 2030. Currently, less than 1% of waters outside nati…
Morocco: UN 'High Seas' Treaty Clears Ratification Threshold, to Enter Into Force in January
A landmark UN treaty to safeguard marine biodiversity on the high seas has now met the required 60 ratifications for entry into force, clearing the way for it to take effect in January 2026.
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In a landmark moment for ocean protection, the Global Ocean Treaty has now been ratified by 60 countries, meaning the historic agreement can now enter into force. The agreement will allow for the creation of marine protected areas on the High Seas. Greenpeace Aotearoa is welcoming this news as a win for ocean protection and people power, saying it’s the result of years of campaigning from millions of people around the globe, but is urging the N…
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