Effective January 17, the framework protects unique marine biodiversity and ecosystems in areas beyond any individual country’s jurisdiction.

Callum Roberts receives funding from Convex Insurance Group and EU Synergy, and UK Natural Environment Research Council. He is a board member of Nekton and Maldives Coral Institute. He was awarded a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. photo of a whaleshark swimming in the open ocean The United Nations Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement (BBNJA) – ...

The highly anticipated High Seas Treaty has come into force today, marking a “historic milestone” for global ocean conservation. Covering almost half of the planet’s surface, the High Seas lie beyond ...

The world is on the verge of watching the birth of a completely new era in the governance and protection of our oceans. After almost two decades of arduous negotiations, the UN High Seas Treaty has ...

The High Seas Treaty sets new global rules for protecting marine life beyond national borders. © AP - Annika Hammerschlag The High Seas Treaty sets new global rules ...

The Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction – ...

A new United Nations treaty governing biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction will enter into force on January 17th 2026, creating the first global framework to conserve life on the high ...

As international treaty comes into force, bill to make it law in Britain is moving at ‘glacial pace’ through parliament ...

The world’s first legally binding agreement to protect marine life in international waters took effect on Saturday. The High Seas Treaty will govern the vast ocean areas beyond any country’s control, ...

As historic treaty becomes international law, WWF urges governments, ocean industries and the scientific community to work together to ensure its success. GLAND, Switzerland (17 January 2026): WWF ...