Beyond borders: Why new 'high seas' treaty is critical for the world

The UN’s 193 Member States adopted a landmark legally binding marine biodiversity agreement on Monday following nearly two decades of fierce negotiations over forging a common wave of conservation and sustainability in the high seas beyond national boundaries – covering two thirds of the planet’s oceans. Here are five key points on why it is important for the world.

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Beyond borders: Why new 'high seas' treaty is critical for the world

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