The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement (BBNJ) agreement enters into force
Today marks a historic day in global ocean governance as the #BBNJ agreement enters into force. The #Maldives joins the international community and welcomes this significant step towards the protection of marine biodiversity & the development of effective legal framework.
— Maldives Mission NY (@MVPMNY) January 17, 2026
On 17 January 2026, the BBNJ Agreement entered into force, marking a major milestone for ocean governance beyond national jurisdiction. The Maldives was proud to be among the first 10 States to ratify, and to consistently advocate for a #BBNJ framework that is equitable,… pic.twitter.com/9hWjyT7nmL
— Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources (@MFORmv) January 18, 2026
Today marks a historic day in global ocean governance as the #BBNJ agreement enters into force. The #Maldives joins the international community and welcomes this significant step towards the protection of marine biodiversity & the development of effective legal framework.
— Maldives Mission NY (@MVPMNY) January 17, 2026
Today we celebrate the historic milestone of the BBNJ Treaty entering into force!
— Thoriq Ibrahim (@Thoriqibrahim) January 18, 2026
Maldives celebrates this achievement in ocean governance and biodiversity conservation. We remain committed to protecting the high seas, to establish equitable benefit sharing mechanisms, strengthen…
The #Maldives welcomes the
— Abdulla Khaleel (@abkhaleel) January 18, 2026
entry into force of the BBNJ Agreement, a landmark agreement which provides a framework to strengthen ocean governance, regulate the exploitation of marine genetic resources, facilitate transfer of marine technology and capacity building, and enable… https://t.co/yfgZ6wxnKM
Today marks a historic milestone as the BBNJ Treaty enters into force — the first legally binding global agreement to protect biodiversity in the high seas.
— Ministry of Tourism and Environment (@MoTmv) January 18, 2026
The Maldives proudly celebrates this milestone in ocean governance and reaffirms our commitment to marine conservation,… pic.twitter.com/eNvCggEXXP