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How the High Seas Treaty Impacts Climate Change and Biodiversity

Belize became the first Caribbean country to ratify the agreement, helping push the historic ocean governance treaty into force. By Climate Spotlight The first legally binding treaty covering international ocean zones came into force on January 17, 2026. The purpose of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction agreement, also called the โ€œoceanโ€ or โ€œhigh seasโ€ treaty, […]

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March 5, 2026
High Seas Treaty โ€” Climate News | Climate Spotlight