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.
Impact
If adopted, SCR157 could have significant implications for state laws regarding marine conservation and environmental protection. The BBNJ Agreement focuses on combating biodiversity loss and the degradation of marine ecosystems caused by climate change, pollution, including plastic waste, and unsustainable use of marine resources. The resolution supports the implementation of various conservation efforts, which could enhance Hawaii’s legislative framework for protecting and managing its rich marine biodiversity.
Summary
SCR157 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution urging the State of Hawaii to adopt the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea concerning the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement). This agreement seeks to safeguard and sustainably manage marine biological resources found in areas that do not fall under any one nation's jurisdiction. The resolution emphasizes the need for legislative, administrative, and policy measures to effectively implement the BBNJ Agreement both at state and county levels.
Contention
While SCR157 appears to garner broad support, potential points of contention may arise regarding the specifics of implementation. Some stakeholders may express concerns about how state and county measures align with the BBNJ Agreement and the availability of resources to enact these changes. Additionally, the integration of local community needs and rights within the framework of this international agreement could lead to diverse opinions on the best approach to enact conservation measures while promoting sustainable development.
Same As
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.
Urging The United States Senate To Ratify 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, Also Known As The High Seas Treaty.
Urging The United States Senate To Ratify 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, Also Known As The High Seas Treaty.
Urging This Body To Endorse The Participation Of Taiwan As An Observer In The United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change, International Civil Aviation Organization, World Health Organization, And International Criminal Police Organization; Supporting The Further Progress On The United States-taiwan Initiative On 21st-century Trade, A Speedy Conclusion To This Negotiation, And Encouraging The United States Trade Representative To Commence Negotiations To Enter Into A Bilateral Trade Agreement With Taiwan; And Supporting The State Of Hawaii's Thirty-first Anniversary Of Sister-state Relations With Taiwan And Commemorating The Forty-fifth Anniversary Of The Taiwan Relations Act.
Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development, Among Other Executive Departments, To Implement The United Nations Committee On The Elimination Of Racial Discrimination's Recommendations.
Supporting A Closer Partnership Between The United States And Taiwan In Values And Common Goals, The Relationships And Exchanges Between The State Of Hawaii And Taiwan, Taiwan's International Participation, And The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement.