High Seas Biodiversity Treaty
The High Seas Biodiversity Treaty aims to protect the vast, biodiverse areas of the ocean beyond national jurisdictions. Despite its approval in 2023 and signatures from 90 countries, only seven have ratified it, far from the 60 needed for enforcement. The treaty faces challenges like slow ratification and environmental issues such as unsustainable fishing and deep-sea mining. Advocacy from organizations like IUCN stresses the importance of global cooperation for effective ocean conservation.
