The long-awaited High Seas Treaty - otherwise known as the BBNJ - establishes a legal framework to protect biodiversity in international waters. NGOs have celebrated it coming into effect, and set their sights on turning the legal milestone into concrete action.
I’m sure, with this in effect, China will immediately recall its trawler fleet.
Step one is to make it a treaty. Step two is accountability.
Can’t expect countries to obey laws and treaties that don’t exist.