Law of the Sea Conference

The Law of the Sea Conference refers to a series of international meetings that aimed to create a comprehensive legal framework governing the world's oceans. This culminated in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in 1982, which establishes guidelines for the use of ocean resources, territorial waters, and navigation rights. It addresses issues like maritime boundaries, marine environmental protection, and the rights of landlocked countries. UNCLOS helps promote peaceful cooperation among nations and ensures sustainable use of ocean resources, balancing the interests of countries with coastlines and those reliant on marine environments.