UN High Seas Treaty reaches ratification threshold to enter into force

Published 10:13 on September 20, 2025 / Last updated at 10:13 on September 20, 2025 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), International (UN Nature & Biodiversity Talks), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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A UN treaty aimed at enhancing protection of the open ocean has reached the long-awaited 60-country ratification threshold needed to trigger its entry into force.
A UN treaty aimed at enhancing protection of the open ocean has reached the long-awaited 60-country ratification threshold needed to trigger its entry into force.


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