BBNJ Has Finally Arrived: What next for the world’s oceans?

On 17 January 2026, a historic turning point for our blue planet was marked. The High Seas Treaty (HST), formally known as The Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement), officially entered into force. While the maritime community, particularly littoral states, celebrates this victory, […]

By Ebenezer Afanyi Dadzie