CO2480 Resolution 2024 by Consensus

WELCOMES the adoption of the Agreement under 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 in 2023 (commonly referred to as BBNJ); encourages rapid ratification by states to ensure its entry into force; and expresses readiness to contribute to its implementation, as appropriate, particularly in the establishment of area-based management tools, including marine protected areas, the conduct of environmental impact assessments, and relevant capacity building