So far 101 countries including India have signed the treaty to express their consent to the treaty and intends to examine it domestically and consider ratifying it. However, only 10 countries so far have ratified it. It will formally enter into force when at least 60 governments have written it into national law.An international legal binding instrument, the Agreement was adopted in New York on 19 June 2023 and it is open for signature in New York until 20 September 2025.Greenpeace India, a not for profit organisation campaign for environmental conservation, welcomed India’s significant step forward in ocean conservation.“By joining this historic effort, India has shown international leadership for marine biodiversity conservation as this new Treaty will allow the creation of large protected areas on the High Seas,” said Avinash Chanchal, Campaign Manager at Greenpeace India.India has been one of the top countries facing extreme weather events causing too many casualties, meanwhile industrial overfishing, pollution and climate change impacts, such as rising sea levels and temperature, are dramatically affecting coastal fisheries and livelihoods.“Oceans and Climate are connected and supporting one another and the Treaty is a good start. Our leaders need to understand it and start protecting ecosystems that can best mitigate climate change and secure a sustainable future for all,” said Chanchal.
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