All you need to know as the ‘historic’ High Seas Treaty comes into force.
17 January 2026
The highly anticipated High Seas Treaty has come into force today, marking a “historic milestone” for global ocean conservation.
The treaty signals a “new era of global ocean governance”, but experts warn that it will not stop irreversible damage.
The treaty signals a “new era of global ocean governance”, but experts warn that it will not stop irreversible damage.