Sao Tome and Principe ratifies the 2001 Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage

On 3 October 2024, Sao Tome and Principe deposited with the Director-General its instrument of ratification of the Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage (Paris, 2 November 2001).

In accordance with the terms of its Article 27, the aforementioned Convention will enter into force with respect to Sao Tome and Principe three months after the date of the deposit of this instrument, that is to say on 3 January 2025.

More information:

• Text of the Convention
• List of States Parties
• Safeguarding the Underwater Cultural Heritage