What the new biodiversity agreement means for shipping

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,...
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Maritime diplomacy begins before the meeting opens

Maritime diplomacy begins before the meeting opens
Formal meetings at the International Maritime Organization mark the culmination of a much longer process. They are where positions are placed on record and decisions are taken. However, effective representation begins in advance of delegates entering the committee...
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