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, raising important questions about the role shipping plays in future conservation. For the maritime industry, the Agreement on the…

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