Tag: High Seas Treaty

• Monday, June 15th 2026 - 21:35 UTC

  Chile's Kast government reaffirms Valparaíso's bid to host the High Seas Treaty secretariat

  

  Chile's government on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to Valparaíso's candidacy to host the Executive Secretariat of the High Seas Treaty, a key instrument of ocean governance, and held that the port city has “relevant strengths” to secure it. The Foreign Ministry said the bid responds to the importance that Chilean foreign policy places on protecting the ocean and to the country's “maritime vocation.”

• Friday, January 16th 2026 - 10:55 UTC

  High Seas Treaty enters into force, ushering in a new era for ocean protection

  

  The High Seas Treaty, also known as the Global Ocean Treaty, enters into force on Saturday, marking “a historic achievement in ocean protection” and the start of a new phase in global ocean governance, EFE reported.

• Monday, August 29th 2022 - 09:57 UTC

  UN fails to approve the High Seas Treaty to protect oceans and marine life

  

  Negotiations on a High Seas Treaty to protect marine life, at the United Nations in New York were suspended on Saturday after diplomats failed to reach an agreement at the end of the fifth round of talks.