The long-awaited treaty establishes a legal framework to protect biodiversity in the High Seas. NGOs now want concrete action on protection

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.

  • pulsewidth@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 day ago

    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.