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 entered into force on 17 January 2026.
Belize, through its Permanent Mission, has been closely engaged in the Agreement’s development, including as CARICOM co-coordinator during its negotiation and, since 2024, as Co-Chair of the Preparatory Commission. The first Conference of the Parties is to be held no later than one year after entry into force.