Convention on the Rights of the Sea

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is an international treaty that establishes guidelines for how nations use the world's oceans and their resources. Adopted in 1982, it covers issues like territorial waters, navigation rights, marine resource management, and environmental protection. UNCLOS helps resolve disputes between countries over ocean boundaries and ensures that activities like fishing and mining are conducted sustainably. It aims to balance the interests of nations with the need to protect marine ecosystems, fostering cooperation in ocean governance for current and future generations.