Continents and Oceans — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

1982 (entered into force 1994)

UNCLOS is not a 'judgment' in the traditional sense but a landmark international treaty that serves as the constitutional framework for the oceans and seas. It establishes a…

Antarctic Treaty System

1959 (entered into force 1961)

The Antarctic Treaty is a pivotal international agreement that designates Antarctica as a continent for peace and scientific cooperation, effectively demilitarizing it and setting…