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Treaty to protect marine biodiversity beyond national borders enters into force, speaker says
Summary
A speaker announced that the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) agreement has entered into force, establishing for the first time binding global rules for marine genetic resources, marine protected areas, environmental impact assessments and capacity-building for nations in need.
Speaker 1, Speaker, said, "Today marks a watershed moment for the ocean." The speaker announced that the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) agreement "is now in force," calling it a historic achievement for people, the planet and international cooperation.
The speaker said the treaty "establishes the first legal framework for…
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