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"speaker_name": "Marakwet East, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Kangogo Bowen",
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"content": "After consultation, the Committee made several observations. One, the marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement is open for signature by all States and regional economic integration organisations from 20th September 2023 to 20th September 2025. It will take effect 120 days after. Upon ratification, Kenya will need to align its laws, regulations and administrative procedures with the Agreement. This includes reviewing the legislation on environmental protection, ocean governance and biodiversity. Kenya will be eligible to submit proposals for Area-Based Management Tools (ABMTs), including the marine protected areas, subject to scientific review and stakeholder consultation. I confirm that this Agreement is consistent with the Constitution. It promotes environmental conservation as outlined under Articles 60(1)(e) and 69(1)(a), (e), (f), (g) and (h) of our Constitution."
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