What the new biodiversity agreement means for shipping

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A global biodiversity agreement on marine biological diversity beyond national jurisdiction has come into force, setting a new conservation framework affecting shipping activities globally. The agreement raises critical questions regarding the maritime industry's role in sustainable ocean governance.

Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) entered into force earlier this year, establishing the first global framework to protect biodiversity beyond national waters, raising important questions about the role shipping plays in future conservation. For the maritime industry, the Agreement on the Conservation ...