Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, welcomed the recent entry into force of the BBNJ agreement, reinforcing effective ocean protection. Adopted in 2023 after almost two decades of negotiation, and now surpassing the crucial threshold of 60 ratifications, this treaty offers new hope for the high seas—vast ocean territories that cover nearly half the Earth and have long lacked enforceable safeguards. This agreement marks a historic moment in global ocean governance, paving the way for the protection and sustainable management of our planet’s largest ecosystem. UNESCO will continue to work alongside…
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