The Philippines has welcomed the United Nations' move to adopt the first ever treaty to protect biodiversity—the High Seas Treaty—after the country's two-decade participation in its process 'with high hopes and inspiration.' ManilaBulletin
The Philippines has welcomed the United Nations' move to adopt the first ever treaty to protect biodiversity—the High Seas Treaty—after the country's two-decade participation in its process "with high hopes and inspiration."
With the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea as the "guidepost," Sorreta said, the member states approached the process with the following principles:• rights and jurisdiction of adjacent coastal states•transparency of action and support According to DFA, the agreement was adopted by consensus and is consistent with the provisions of UNCLOS on protecting and preserving the marine environment.
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