The EU is ready to ratify the High Seas Treaty
The EU Commission welcomes the adoption today by the EU Council of a decision to conclude the United Nations agreement…
Background briefing on the EU Environment Council
EU environment ministers will be invited to reach a general approach on three proposed directives: the targeted revision of the…
Ocean protection: President von der Leyen signs High Seas Treaty on behalf of EU
This landmark treaty agreed in March this year is key to protect the ocean, tackle environmental degradation, fight climate change, and prevent biodiversity loss…
Sweden: Tobias Billström signs High Seas Treaty
Following more than 15 years of negotiations, in March 2023 the UN successfully adopted a new global treaty to protect…