#2026/6Ulusal Yargı Alanı Ötesinde Biyoçeşitlilik Yasası 2026
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The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 establishes rules for the UK to manage and protect marine biological diversity in areas that are not under any country's jurisdiction. This law affects researchers and organizations involved in collecting and using marine genetic resources from these international waters, requiring them to report their activities to the government.
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Key Changes
- Establishes a requirement for prior notification before collecting marine genetic resources.
- Mandates reporting of collected data to the Secretary of State.
- Sets guidelines for the storage and accessibility of marine genetic resources and digital sequence information.
Obligations
What this law requires
Provide pre-collection information (Article 12(2) paragraphs a-j of the Agreement) to the Secretary of State before collecting marine genetic resources in areas beyond national jurisdiction using a UK craft
Wait a minimum of 7 months after providing pre-collection information to the Secretary of State before commencing collection of marine genetic resources, unless Secretary of State grants written permission to reduce this period
Provide post-collection information (Article 12(5) paragraphs a-d of the Agreement) to the Secretary of State as soon as available and no later than 11 months after the last day of collection in areas beyond national jurisdiction
Provide information to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Schedule when utilising marine genetic resources from areas beyond national jurisdiction or digital sequence information on such resources in the United Kingdom
Deposit samples of marine genetic resources whose utilisation falls within the Act in a suitable repository