The United Nations Convention on the Laws of the Sea at 40: successes and future prospects

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United Nations Office of Legal Affairs

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United Nations

To commemorate, in 2022, the fortieth anniversary of the adoption and opening for signature of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, this publication reflects on the Convention's successful contribution to the promotion of the peaceful uses of the seas and oceans, the equitable and efficient utilization of their resources, the conservation of their living resources, and the study, protection and preservation of the marine environment. The publication focuses on the historical achievements of the Convention