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Pakistan Signs UNCLOS Agreement on Marine Biodiversity in New York
PAKISTAN, JUL 22 – Pakistan reaffirmed its leadership role in multilateral marine conservation efforts by signing the BBNJ Agreement, promoting equitable benefit-sharing and sustainable use beyond national jurisdiction.
- In New York, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar signed the BBNJ Agreement under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea for marine biodiversity conservation.
- Before the signing, Pakistan led the BBNJ negotiations as chair of the Group of 77 and China in 2022, while last year Churna Island was designated as its second marine protected area.
- According to the United Nations, the agreement addresses marine genetic resources and fair benefit-sharing, includes marine protected areas, environmental impact assessments, and capacity-building measures.
- In a post on X, the Foreign Office said the signing reflects Pakistan's continued commitment to multilateral cooperation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity.
- In the long term, successful implementation will be essential for achieving UN Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water, underscoring the agreement's role as a key pillar of global efforts to combat marine ecosystem degradation and promote ocean sustainability.
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