Dept of Climate Change, Energy, Environment & Water
Australia has signed the new High Seas Biodiversity Treaty. Established under the framework of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
The treaty supports a coordinated approach with existing international bodies. Delivering stronger environmental protection for our ocean.
Once it enters into force, the treaty will enable the establishment of marine protected areas in the high seas. Enabling us to meet our global goal of protecting 30 per cent of our earth’s ocean.
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