High Seas Treaty Talks End With Progress but Key Gaps Threaten Ocean Protection Timeline

High Seas Treaty Talks End With Progress but Key Gaps Threaten Ocean Protection Timeline

The latest round of United Nations negotiations on the High Seas Treaty has concluded with measurable progress, but unresolved political divisions continue to cast uncertainty over the agreement’s timely implementation. Held in New York, the third and final session of the Preparatory Commission for the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement focused on laying the groundwork for the treaty’s first Conference of the Parties, sch…

High Seas Treaty PrepCom Talks Progress But Gaps Remain - International Fishing News - The Fishing Daily - Irish, UK and European Fishing Industry News

Progress made, but critical gaps remain as High Seas Treaty PrepCom talks conclude in New York states the High Seas Alliance As the third and final session of the United Nations’ Preparatory Commission for the High Seas Treaty (BBNJ Agreement) draws to a close, the High Seas Alliance (HSA) welcomed the steadfast leadership of the co-chairs and dedication of most governments in lining up deci…