Under the leadership of Ambassador Rena Lee at the UN Headquarters in New York, the Inter-Governmental Conference on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) had come up with the "High Seas Treaty" on 5th March 2023 after two weeks of negotiation on the draft. 

The Global Legal Framework places 30% of the world's oceans in protected areas.  This brings more investment in marine conservation. 

Access to and use of marine resources for genetic research. 

In accordance with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, it is a crucial step towards achieving ocean-related targets of sustainable development.  

The support of NGOs, academic institutions, research centers, and scientific and civil societies is a critical requirement.