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Discussion on the High Seas Treaty and Environmental Impact Assessments
This chapter explores the new high seas treaty's efforts to fill the void of international regulations mandating environmental impact assessments for ocean projects, emphasizing the importance of integrating these assessments into national practices despite uncertainties in enforcement. It also examines the complexities of transitioning the treaty from a draft to an enforceable international law through country ratifications, highlighting potential obstacles posed by contentious clauses.