WorldA new global pact sets a framework to protect the ocean

The UN High Seas Treaty entered into force on January 17, 2026, establishing rules for conserving and sustainably using marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction. At COP17, experts discussed coordinating global frameworks. China is backing Xiamen to host the treaty secretariat and pledged $3 million to a voluntary fund; Nigeria and six other West African countries are advancing a proposal for a protected area in the Guinea–Canary Currents Convergence Zone.

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