Belize has made historical past by being the primary Caribbean nation to formally ratify the groundbreaking ocean biodiversity settlement beneath the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement).
The worldwide dedication to safeguard 30 per cent of the ocean by 2030 hinges vastly on implementing the BBNJ settlement, which spans two-thirds of the world’s oceans. This settlement is designed to advertise the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity, presenting alternatives for deep-sea analysis, capability constructing, and the event and switch of marine expertise, which is especially useful for small creating nations like Belize.
Belize’s ratification now units the tempo for the Caribbean’s engagement. The nation is actively collaborating with different Caribbean Neighborhood Member States to boost consciousness and construct momentum for regional participation. A workshop for the Caribbean Neighborhood members is scheduled for April 11 to 12, 2024, to additional bolster the Area’s efforts in the direction of ratification. Belize can be slated to host a wider Caribbean BBNJ workshop later within the yr.
