23 Nov 2025: The High Seas Treaty with Rich Delaney
The High Seas Treaty – a landmark international treaty to protect marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. Passed by the United Nations and set to enter into force on January 17, 2026, it ambitiously establishes a legal framework for governing the vast “high seas” allowing for the creation of marine protected areas, conducting environmental impact assessments, and ensuring the fair sharing of benefits from genetic resources. What’s next? And will it make a difference? Richard F. Delaney is the … Continue reading 23 Nov 2025: The High Seas Treaty with Rich Delaney