UN General Assembly
2023

Just as Micronesia actively engaged in the negotiation of the BBNJ agreement, it is also committed to implementing it. That is why I am honoured to have been the first Head of State to sign the BBNJ agreement, which I did yesterday on behalf of Micronesia. I urge Members of the United Nations and other world leaders to sign and ratify the agreement, and also urge the full implementation of SDG 14 as soon as possible. We also commit to doing our part in implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, including with respect to the establishment of marine protected areas and similar measures for at least 30 per cent of the global ocean by 2030. Our work on the Micronesia Challenge. Blue Prosperity Micronesia and similar initiatives in our part of the world already contribute to that effort.