India approves signing the UN's BBNJ Agreement, extending reach in high seas beyond EEZ for marine biodiversity protection.
India will sign a global 'High Seas Treaty' called Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, allowing it to enhance strategic presence in areas beyond its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The Agreement, under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, aims to address concerns over marine biodiversity protection in the high seas. The Union Cabinet approved the proposal, with the Ministry of Earth Sciences to spearhead the country's implementation of the BBNJ Agreement.
July 08, 2024
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