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UN Monaco has ratified the Agreement on the High Seas, affirming its commitment to the conservation of marine biological diversity.
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Monaco has reaffirmed its dedication to the preservation of marine biological diversity in the high seas by becoming the first European and Mediterranean country to ratify the Agreement on the High Seas, also known as the ‘BBNJ Agreement’. On May 9, 2024, HE Ms. Isabelle Picco, Monaco’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, presented the instrument of ratification to the Chief of the Treaty Section. This commitment demonstrates Monaco’s commitment to international efforts to protect and conserve marine biodiversity. The agreement aims to address the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. Monaco’s action sets an example for other countries to follow in protecting the world’s oceans.
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