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How does the UN High Seas Treaty affect international waters?

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The UN High Seas Treaty establishes marine protected areas, requires environmental impact assessments for seabed activities, and aims to improve governance and conservation in international waters beyond national jurisdiction.

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  • Sixty countries have ratified a UN treaty to protect the high seas. 6s
  • The treaty introduces marine protected areas to safeguard biodiversity. 25s
  • Currently, only 1% of the high seas are under conservation measures. 31s
  • The treaty requires countries to estimate their impact on the seabed before activities. 1m 16s
  • The agreement is seen as a major step in improving ocean governance. 56s
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Nations ratify world's first treaty to protect international waters
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Nations ratify world's first treaty to protect international waters

A key measure is the creation of marine protected areas to safeguard biodiversity in the high seas.

Nations ratify world's first treaty to protect international waters
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Nations ratify world's first treaty to protect international waters

The treaty will help enhance the health and resilience of the ocean beyond national jurisdiction.

Nations ratify world's first treaty to protect international waters
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Nations ratify world's first treaty to protect international waters

Countries must estimate their impact on the seabed before conducting activities, improving regulation of international waters.

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