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This resolution urges the State of Hawaii to adopt the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, a United Nations convention focused on protecting marine ecosystems in international waters. The resolution highlights that nearly two-thirds of the ocean is a global common and emphasizes the agreement's goals of addressing marine biodiversity loss, ecosystem degradation, and climate change impacts. The BBNJ Agreement, adopted by consensus on June 19, 2023, after over two decades of international collaboration, includes key elements such as marine genetic resource management, marine protected areas, environmental impact assessments, and technology transfer. The resolution specifically calls on the state to support legislative, administrative, and policy measures to implement the agreement at both state and county levels, and to undertake inclusive and rights-based approaches to addressing the agreement's aspirations. The underlying motivation is to promote climate justice, sustainable development, and earth rights while supporting United Nations efforts to protect the planet and fundamental human freedoms.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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