World Oceans Day

 This session aims to contribute to ongoing United Nations efforts to ensure that innovation in ocean-based industries remains consistent with international law and advances sustainable and peaceful uses of the seas. Related Sites and Documents:  Concept Note . Watch the Governing Industry, AI and Ocean Economies for Sustainable Global Futures! Meetings & Events

The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement , also known as the " High Seas Treaty ," is a legally binding UN treaty adopted in 2023 that entered into force on January 17, 2026. It aims to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in international waters—covering nearly half the Earth's surface—via, among others, the establishment of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and environmental impact assessments .   Related Sites and Documents:  Concept Note .   Watch the Ocean Intelligence 2.0: Deep Technology in Support of BBNJ Implementation! Meetings & Events