United Nations Adopts Groundbreaking High Seas Treaty to Protect the Environment
- Media Manager
- Jun 18, 2023
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Written By: Jennifer L
Published: June 19th, 2023
The United Nations (UN) has achieved a significant milestone by unanimously approving the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Treaty (BBNJ), commonly known as the High Seas Treaty.
About 2/3 of the planet’s oceans lie beyond national boundaries in an area called the high seas. But only about 1% of this unexplored expanse has been protected. And so, the BBNJ came about.
The groundbreaking international agreement marks the first-ever legally binding framework governing activities on the high seas. The ultimate goal is to protect the environment and prevent disputes over natural resources and shipping.
