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HI SR127
Resolution
AI Summary
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Urges Hawaii to adopt the BBNJ Agreement (Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction), adopted by nearly 200 countries on June 19, 2023, to protect ocean areas beyond national jurisdiction.
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Calls for state and county-level legislative, administrative, and policy measures to implement the BBNJ Agreement's provisions on marine conservation and sustainable use.
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Supports the BBNJ Agreement's key elements including marine protected areas, environmental impact assessments, fair benefit-sharing from marine genetic resources, and capacity building in marine technology.
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Encourages Hawaii to pursue effective, inclusive, sustainable, and rights-based implementation aligned with the agreement's goals on climate justice, sustainable development, and ocean ecosystem protection.
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Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Governor and Mayors of each county.
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
Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte).
4/3/2025