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High Seas Treaty faces geopolitical hurdles as major powers abstain

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The High Seas Treaty, also known as the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), faces potential delays due to geopolitical tensions among major global powers. Despite being ratified by 105 countries, including China, key nations like the United States and Russia have not yet signed on. This treaty, which aims to protect marine ecosystems in international waters, is at risk of becoming a point of contention in global politics. AI

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High Seas Treaty faces geopolitical hurdles as major powers abstain

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Laura Zhou ·

    Could major power politics stall the landmark High Seas Treaty?

    Nearly a year after taking effect, the landmark High Seas Treaty risks becoming another geopolitical battleground among major powers, observers have warned. Ratified by 105 countries, including China but not the United States and Russia, the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond Natio…

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