Maldives Becomes 92nd Signatory to BBNJ Agreement

The Maldives became the 92nd signatory to the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement on 3 September 2024 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Cabinet approved the signing on 11 February, and parliamentary approval was granted on 13 May. Minister Thoriq Ibrahim called it a historical breakthrough, and Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer emphasized its importance for ocean conservation and the tourism and fisheries industries. The agreement establishes a framework for marine protected areas and technology transfer. It is open for signature until 20 September 2025 and will enter into force 120 days after the 60th country ratifies it; eight countries have already ratified.

The Maldives became the 92nd signatory to the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement on 3 September 2024 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Cabinet approved the signing on 11 February, and parliamentary approval was granted on 13 May. Minister Thoriq Ibrahim called it a historical breakthrough, and Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer emphasized its importance for ocean conservation and the tourism and fisheries industries. The agreement establishes a framework for marine protected areas and technology transfer. It is open for signature until 20 September 2025 and will enter into force 120 days after the 60th country ratifies it; eight countries have already ratified.

The Maldives became the 92nd signatory to the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement on 3 September 2024 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Cabinet approved the signing on 11 February, and parliamentary approval was granted on 13 May. Minister Thoriq Ibrahim called it a historical breakthrough, and Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer emphasized its importance for ocean conservation and the tourism and fisheries industries. The agreement establishes a framework for marine protected areas and technology transfer. It is open for signature until 20 September 2025 and will enter into force 120 days after the 60th country ratifies it; eight countries have already ratified.

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