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High Seas Treaty still needs more countries to join, WWF says

Published 00:01 on January 17, 2026 / Last updated at 14:52 on January 15, 2026 / / International (UN Nature & Biodiversity Talks), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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More high-income countries need to sign the High Seas Treaty into law so that it has enough funding to enable fast action on global ocean protection, said a WWF executive as the agreement came into force on Saturday.
More high-income countries need to sign the High Seas Treaty into law so that it has enough funding to enable fast action on global ocean protection, said a WWF executive as the agreement came into force on Saturday.


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