High Seas Treaty coming into force, 2026
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As we enter 2026, the year ahead offers another opportunity to protect the planet. Through rigorous climate action and refined goals, it’s possible to come closer to mitigating – and in some cases, reversing – the human-induced damage wreaked upon our ecosystems, wildlife and environment.
But what exactly is being done to tackle some of the most pressing environmental issues of our time – rising temperatures, warming seas and plastic pollution?
Across this year, several key events will take place with the ultimate aim of keeping our planet on track for a healthier and more sustainable future. Read on to find out more about some of these major events, and why exactly they matter…
High Seas Treaty enters into force – January 2026
The strategic nature of the seas for life, transport, protection and world stability are now at the forefront of negotiations over wellbeing for all – the environment, the creatures who live there and those who share what is provided by these ecosystems, including to societies and economies.
On 17 January 2026, the High Seas Treaty will officially enter into force. Adopted in June 2023 and applying to more than two-thirds of the ocean, the agreement marks a major victory for the ocean.
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