STATEMENT BY
MR. JAMES FRANCIS FERNANDIS
FEDERAL COUNSEL
ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CHAMBERS OF MALAYSIA
AT THE INFORMAL WORKING GROUP OF THE PREPARATORY COMMISSION FOR THE ENTRY INTO FORCE OF 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 AND THE CONVENING OF THE FIRST MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES TO THE AGREEMENT
ITEM 5:
PRELIMINARY EXCHANGE OF VIEWS ON THE ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE SECOND
SESSION
THURSDAY, 24 APRIL 2025
Thank you, distinguished co-chairs, for giving Malaysia the floor once again.
2. Malaysia would like to take this moment to share our perspectives regarding the topic of reporting requirements.
3. Malaysia recognizes the crucial role of transparent reporting and monitoring processes in ensuring effective implementation and compliance. We believe that providing technical and financial assistance, along with capacity-building initiatives, will empower all Parties to meet their reporting obligations successfully. Furthermore, we see great potential in leveraging digital platforms, especially through the clearing-house mechanism, to enhance reporting efficiencies, promote information sharing, and encourage peer learning. We emphasize the importance of aligning these monitoring and reporting efforts with national-level frameworks to mitigate the costs and time associated with reporting requirements.
Thank you.