Up to seven means zero is possible, CBD is dragging FPIC down, consent starts at intent.

What you’ll hear:

• “Up to seven representatives” sounds like a win. Zero is also up to seven. One is also up to seven. I explain why a ceiling in a position paper is not a guarantee and what to actually ask for.

• The BBNJ agreement has higher standards for Indigenous Peoples and FPIC than the CBD. CBD predates the Declaration. If we normalize CBD as the ref…