The UN’s adoption of a High Seas Treaty in June 2023 marks a resounding victory for the protection of the high seas, the vast maritime expanses that extend beyond individual nations’ exclusive economic zones.
The global significance of aquatic ecosystems gained prominence with a historic milestone achieved after more than 15 years of negotiations among United Nations (UN) member states. The UN’s adoption of a High Seas Treaty in June 2023 marks a resounding victory for the protection of the high seas, the vast maritime expanses that extend beyond individual nations’ exclusive economic zones.