South Africa signs the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement

South Africa has signed the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement. "In a powerful moment that saw South Africa being one of the signatories of the historic Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, highlighted South Africa’s key role in advancing equity, science-based governance, and environmental stewardship in the high seas."