Treaty to protect international waters is about to be adopted.

This is considered a big step forward for a "historic" treaty with the world environment after more than 15 years of discussion.

A sea. Photo: Americanoceans.

The objective of this Treaty is to establish a legal framework to enhance environmental protection measures in international waters. Currently, waters outside the exclusive economic zones of any country account for more than 60% of the world's oceans.

The treaty also requires environmental impact studies on international waters, from fishing and shipping to more controversial pursuits like deep-sea mining. It also establishes rules for sharing the benefits of “marine genetic resources” in international waters, a sticking point that has been the most contentious of the negotiations so far.

After being adopted by the United Nations, the International Treaty on "Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction" needs to be ratified by at least 60 member states to come into force./.

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