Speech Brief
UN Secretary-General says BBNJ Agreement enters into force
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- Agreement enters into force
- Urges all States to join and fully implement the Agreement
TL;DR
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres says the BBNJ Agreement is now in force, establishing the first legal framework for conserving and sustainably using marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction and setting binding rules on marine genetic resources, marine protected areas, environmental impact assessments, and capacity and technology sharing.
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Secretary-General Statements and Messages Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the entry into force of the Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction, in New York today: Today marks a watershed moment for the ocean. The Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction — the BBNJ Agreement — is now in force. This is a historic...
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