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The High Seas Treaty officially entered into force on January 17, 2026,...

United Nations: The High Seas Treaty officially entered into force on January 17, 2026, after reaching th... Published Sep 20, 2025. Status: False. The High Se...

Actor: United Nations
Topic: Politics
Status: False
Published: Sep 20, 2025
Deadline: Jan 17, 2026

The High Seas Treaty officially entered into force on January 17, 2026, after reaching the required 60 ratifications in September 2025.

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The High Seas Treaty (BBNJ Agreement) requires 60 ratifications to enter into force. As of late 2024, the tre...

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