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The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Baroness Hayman of Ullock) (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 15 June 2026

Debate

World Ocean Day

Contribution

My Lords, the UK plays a leading international role in marine conservation, working with partners to tackle pollution, protect vulnerable ecosystems and promote sustainable ocean governance. To mark World Ocean Day, we highlighted action at home and abroad, which included legislation to implement the biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction agreement. At the Blue Belt programme’s 10th anniversary event, it was announced that Montserrat will join the initiative, expanding protection to over 4 million square kilometres of ocean. My colleague in Defra, Minister Hardy, will engage global leaders at Our Ocean Conference tomorrow and announce further blue planet fund commitments.

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