Nepal raised that the listing of countries as reflected in the draft text has not adequately and accurately accommodated the special needs, interests and challenges of land-locked developing countries (LLDCs) and least developed countries (LDCs). The BBNJ Treaty in its current draft version does not contain a specific provision granting rights, duties or obligation to LLDCs or LDCs. Some problems, and particularly those related to CBTT, defer to the needs of developing states without specifying LLDCs or LDCs.
