High Seas Biodiversity Treaty Enters into Force After Years of Negotiation

Описание: A landmark United Nations treaty aimed at protecting biodiversity in international waters entered into force on Saturday, creating the first legally binding framework to safeguard marine life beyond national jurisdictions. The agreement seeks to address threats such as overfishing and habitat loss while advancing a global goal to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030.
Officials say the treaty marks a significant step in ocean governance. Adam McCarthy, a senior Australian foreign ministry official and co-chair of the treaty’s preparatory committee, said the agreement introduces a comprehensive legal regime for nearly two-thirds of the ocean, representing about half of the Earth’s surface, for the first time.
The treaty entered into force after reaching the required 60 national ratifications in September last year, triggering a 120-day countdown.
Under the treaty, countries must assess environmental impacts of activities affecting ocean ecosystems and establish mechanisms to share benefits from marine genetic resources.




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