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.

Senate Resolution 127 urges the State of Hawaii to adopt the United Nations BBNJ Agreement (which focuses on conserving marine biodiversity in international waters) and to support legislative, administrative, and policy actions to implement it at state and county levels. The resolution emphasizes the agreement's goals of protecting ocean ecosystems from threats like pollution and climate change, while promoting fair sharing of marine genetic resources. It does not create new laws but calls for Hawaii to align its policies with this international framework. This resolution directly affects Hawaii's state and county governments, encouraging them to develop relevant policies without binding legal requirements.