BBNJ Treaty

regulation

Last mentioned: Feb 26, 2026

Timeline

  1. 30x30 Deadline

    Target date for protecting 30% of the world's land and sea areas.

  2. ISA Mining Deadline

    Target date for the International Seabed Authority to finalize deep-sea mining regulations.

  3. Treaty Signing

    The High Seas Treaty opens for signature at the UN General Assembly.

  4. BBNJ Agreement

    UN member states reach a historic agreement on the High Seas Treaty text.

Stories mentioning BBNJ Treaty 1

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Deep-Sea Governance: The Urgent Shift Toward 3D Marine Protection

As industrial interest in the deep sea intensifies, current regulatory frameworks are failing to account for the unique biological vulnerabilities of deeper ocean layers. Experts are calling for a transition from surface-centric conservation to 'vertical' management strategies to prevent irreversible biodiversity loss in the High Seas.

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