Governments and international delegates have finalized a new global framework aimed at protecting biodiversity in international waters. The agreement establishes legally binding mechanisms to create marine protected areas outside national jurisdictions, addressing long-standing regulatory gaps in high seas conservation. Designed to support global environmental targets, the treaty includes guidelines for mandatory environmental impact assessments for activities conducted in international ocean regions, alongside provisions for equitable access to marine genetic resources.
- Establishes legally binding protections for international waters covering nearly two-thirds of the world’s ocean area.
- Introduces standardized procedures for conducting environmental impact assessments before commercial ocean activities begin.
- Creates a framework for establishing marine sanctuary zones in regions outside individual national borders.
- Provides guidelines for the equitable sharing of research and benefits derived from marine genetic resources.
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