High Seas Treaty (BBNJ) Goes Into Effect

Dates:

January 17, 2026

–January 17, 2026

Location:

Global

Description:

On this date, the BBNJ treaty, which aims to protect and conserve the high seas (i.e., ocean areas beyond national jurisdictions) will go into effect, following years of effort from civil society to develop, pass, and implement the treaty

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