World Oceans Day

  Item 5 (continued) Modalities for the operation of the Clearing-House Mechanism (Cluster II, Issue 7). 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 (BBNJ Agreement) was adopted on 19 June 2023 by the Intergovernmental Conference on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction convened under the auspices of the United Nations, and entered into force on 17 January 2026. The General Assembly established, in resolution 78/272, a Preparatory Commission to prepare for the entry into force of the Agreement and to prepare for the convening of the first meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Agreement. Related Sites and Documents:  Website  &  Proposed organization of work (pdf) . Watch the Preparatory Commission: Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (Third Session, Informa...

Item 5 (continued) Arrangements for the functioning of the secretariat, including its seat (Cluster I, Issue 4) 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 (BBNJ Agreement) was adopted on 19 June 2023 by the Intergovernmental Conference on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction convened under the auspices of the United Nations, and entered into force on 17 January 2026. The General Assembly established, in resolution 78/272, a Preparatory Commission to prepare for the entry into force of the Agreement and to prepare for the convening of the first meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Agreement. Related Sites and Documents:  Website  &  Proposed organization of work (pdf) . Watch the Preparatory Commission: Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (Third Session, Infor...

The third session of the Commission is scheduled to be held from 23 March - 2 April 2025 at United Nations Headquarters in New York. Opening (item 1) Adoption of the Agenda (item 2) Programme of work (item 3) Appointment of members of the Credentials Committee (item 4) Consideration of the matters to be addressed by the Conference of the Parties to the Agreement at its first meeting and additional matters, as identified by the Preparatory Commission (item 5) Rules of Procedure for the Conference of the Parties (Cluster I, Issue 1) 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 (BBNJ Agreement) was adopted on 19 June 2023 by the Intergovernmental Conference on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction convened under the auspices of the United Nations, and entered into force on 17 January 2026. The General Assembly established, in resolutio...

  A side event showcasing the progress, case studies and lessons learned from those committed to 30x30, emphasizing the crucial role of ocean conservation for a sustainable future. Watch Leading by Doing - Three Years of Progress and Meaningful Action Towards 30x30 (Side Event, 2025 UN Ocean Conference! Conferences

   Guests will share Tuvalu's message on the 2025 UN Ocean Conference and their position on sea level rise. Speakers: Honourable Feleti Teo, Tuvalu Prime Minister Dr Maina Talia, Tuvalu Minister for Home Affairs, Climate Change and Environment. Related Documents:  2025 UN Ocean Conference website Watch Press Conference by Tuvalu - 2025 UN Ocean Conference! Press Conferences

Leaders of the Subnational Island Jurisdictions (SNIJs) will launch the SNIJ Climate Coalition, a new alliance to strengthen collaboration and amplify SNIJ voices on the global stage. Guests will also showcase innovative policies, local action, and regional leadership in marine protection and climate resilience. Speakers: Marie-Antoinette Maupertuis, President of the Corsican Assembly José Manuel Bolieiro, President of the Regional Government of the Azores Moetai Charles Brotherson, President of French Polynesia Vanessa Toré, Director of Foreign Economic Cooperation at the Government of Curaçao Moderated by James Ellsmoor, Founder of Island Innovation. 2025 UN Ocean Conference . Watch the Press Conference: Leaders of Subnational Isl and Jurisdictions - 2025 UN Ocean Conference (Nice, France) Press Conferences