On the horizon? Wave of momentum for high seas treaty

On the horizon? Wave of momentum for high seas treaty

A treaty to protect the high seas will not come to life by the time the UN Oceans Conference opens in June, but persistence by member states has nudged the landmark pact towards enactment.

The EU Commission is taking a further step towards better protection of the high seas.

Prospects of BBNJ agreement ratification for Pakistan - Pakistan Observer

THE legally binding Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (commonly known as BBNJ Agreement or High Sea Treaty) was adopted in New York on 19 June 2023 under the auspices of the United Nations. It became the third implementation agreement to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Its pr…

EU Fast-Tracks High Seas Treaty into Law Amid Biodiversity Warnings - The Fishing Daily - Irish, UK and European Fishing Industry News

EU fast-tracks High Seas Treaty into law, proposing new rules on marine protection, impact assessments, and genetic resources. Commission pushes directive to meet ocean targets and pre-empt criticism The European Commission is pushing ahead with a new directive to bring the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement into EU law — a move timed to show leadership ahead of the U…

Commission takes further step to protect biodiversity in the High Seas

(Credit: Unsplash) This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission is presenting a proposal to integrate the landmark international Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction’ (BBNJ) Agreement, which aims to protect the ocean, tackle environmental degradation, fight climate change, and curb biodiversity loss, into EU law. This will also help the Member States with the implementation in their natio…

Commission increases protection of biodiversity in the High Seas

Today, the Commission introduced a pivotal proposal to integrate the “Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction” (BBNJ) Agreement into EU law. This landmark Agreement aims to protect our oceans, combat environmental degradation, address climate change, and curb biodiversity loss. By embedding it into EU legislation, Member States will be better equipped to implement its goals effectively. Signed by European Commission President Ursula von der Le…