Maldives Moves to Join BBNJ Treaty to Protect Marine Biodiversity

The Cabinet of Maldives has recommended seeking parliamentary approval for the Maldives to join the BBNJ Treaty, an international agreement under UNCLOS to conserve marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction. The decision was made at a cabinet meeting on Sunday. The treaty was adopted on 19 June 2023 and has been signed by 83 nations. Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih also initiated the process on 14 November 2023. For a small island nation, participation is seen as imperative for marine protection.

The Cabinet of Maldives has recommended seeking parliamentary approval for the Maldives to join the BBNJ Treaty, an international agreement under UNCLOS to conserve marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction. The decision was made at a cabinet meeting on Sunday. The treaty was adopted on 19 June 2023 and has been signed by 83 nations. Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih also initiated the process on 14 November 2023. For a small island nation, participation is seen as imperative for marine protection.

The Cabinet of Maldives has recommended seeking parliamentary approval for the Maldives to join the BBNJ Treaty, an international agreement under UNCLOS to conserve marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction. The decision was made at a cabinet meeting on Sunday. The treaty was adopted on 19 June 2023 and has been signed by 83 nations. Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih also initiated the process on 14 November 2023. For a small island nation, participation is seen as imperative for marine protection.

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