13 ratifications received for the High Seas Treaty, aiming to protect marine ecosystems, requires 60 to take effect.
The High Seas Treaty, aimed at protecting marine ecosystems from pollution, has garnered 13 ratifications since its March 2023 approval but requires 60 to take effect. It took 15 years to negotiate and focuses on creating marine protected areas, which currently cover only 1% of the high seas. Environmental groups hope for the treaty's implementation by 2025, emphasizing its importance in achieving the global goal of protecting 30% of Earth’s land and oceans by 2030.
September 28, 2024
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