UN Ocean Conference moves high seas treaty closer to global law as India pledges ratification and calls for ocean protection

The UN Ocean Conference concluded in Nice, France, emphasizing the 'High Seas Treaty' to protect marine biodiversity in international waters. India pledged to ratify the treaty soon and proposed a 10-point roadmap for sustainable ocean governance. The conference also highlighted growing calls for a precautionary pause on deep-sea mining, reflecting a global commitment to ocean health.Original Article