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EU Ratifies UN High Seas Treaty for Ocean Protection

5/31/2025

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In a groundbreaking move for ocean conservation, the European Union and six member states have ratified the UN High Seas Treaty in New York. This pivotal agreement seeks to safeguard vast ocean areas beyond national jurisdictions. With 28 ratifications secured, the EU is rallying for rapid progress before the upcoming UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France.

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In a groundbreaking move for ocean conservation, the European Union and six member states have ratified the UN High Seas Treaty in New York. This pivotal agreement seeks to safeguard vast ocean areas beyond national jurisdictions. With 28 ratifications secured, the EU is rallying for rapid progress before the upcoming UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France.