Hon DAVID PARKER (Attorney-General) on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Aotearoa New Zealand is committed to seeking the conclusion of a new United Nations agreement on marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction. The convention is needed to halt the ongoing decline that we see in these areas and to promote restoration as well as sustainable use of marine biodiversity in these areas beyond national jurisdiction—the long title is sometimes shortened to BBNJ. We're seeking wording in both the BBNJ and the concurrent negotiations towards a new global biodiversity framework that reflects strong qualitative elements as well as an acknowledgment of indigenous rights. The 30 percent proposal is under consideration. 