High Seas Treaty a milestone for oceans, Commissioner Kadis says

With its ratification by 60 countries worldwide, the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement—also known as the "High Seas Treaty"—will officially enter into force in early 2026, marking a historic moment for ocean conservation. Costas Kadis, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, described the treaty’s entry into force as "a historic milestone for ocean governance."