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HI SCR157
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Urges Hawaii to adopt the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement adopted by nearly 200 countries on June 19, 2023, under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
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Supports state and county-level legislative, administrative, and policy measures to implement the BBNJ Agreement, which addresses ocean conservation, climate change impacts on marine ecosystems, and sustainable use of marine resources.
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Recognizes the BBNJ Agreement's key elements including marine genetic resources protection, marine protected areas, environmental impact assessments, and capacity building for marine technology transfer.
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Directs transmission of certified copies of this resolution to the Governor and Mayors of each county in Hawaii.
Legislative Description
Urging The State To Adopt 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 And Support Legislative, Administrative, And Policy Measures To Implement The Agreement At The State And County Levels.
Adoption
Last Action
Referred to WAL, EEP, referral sheet 28
4/4/2025