World Oceans Day

 Item 5 (continued) 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, Informal working group meeting)! General Assembly

 Item 5 (continued) 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, Informal working group meeting)! General Assembly

Item 5 (continued) - 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 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, Informal Working Gr...

 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. Item 5 (continued) Operationalization of other provisions on financial resources and mechanism (Cluster III, Issue 10) - Special Fund Related Sites and Documents:  Website  &  Proposed organization of work (pdf) . Watch the Preparatory Commission: Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisd...

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 Panel Discussion on Establishing National Frameworks and Leveraging International Cooperation , including in Marine Science, for the Effective Implementation of the BBNJ Agreement. Related Documents:  Agenda ,  Concept Note  and  Flyer . Watch Building Capacities for the BBNJ (BBNJ PrepComm2 Side Event)! Meetings & Events

The second session of the Commission is scheduled to be held from 18 to 29 August 2025 at United Nations Headquarters in New York. Item 5 (continued) Reporting back on parallel meetings Operationalization of other provisions on financial resources and mechanism (Cluster III, Issue 10) The BBNJ Agreement addresses four main issues: Marine genetic resources, including the fair and equitable sharing of benefits; Measures such as area-based management tools, including marine protected areas; Environmental impact assessments; and Capacity-building and the transfer of marine technology. In its resolution 78/272, the General Assembly decided to establish a preparatory commission to prepare for the entry into force of 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 and to prepare for the convening of the first meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Agree...

  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 speak to the press following the Pacific-France Summit with President Macron. They will highlight the need for bold climate action to save oceans. Speakers:President Hilda C. Heine, Republic of the Marshall Islands President Surangel Whipps Jr., Palau Ralph Regenvanu, Minister of Vanuatu Moderated by Tina Stege, Climate Envoy, Republic of the Marshall Islands Related Documents:  2025 UN Ocean Conference . Watch the Press Conference: The Republic of Marshall Islands, Palau and Vanuatu - 2025 UN Ocean Conference!  Press Conferences

Small-scale fisherfolk organizations from Latin America, Africa, Europe, and Asia will highlight both the challenges these communities face and their successes in advancing human rights-based marine conservation. Speakers: Hasmia, Vice Secretary General of the Union of Traditional Fisherfolk of Indonesia Gwenael Pennarum, President of Low Impact Fishers of Europe Zoila Bustamante, President of the Latin American Union of Artisanal Fishing and of the National Confederation of Artisanal Fisherfolk of Chile Dawda Foday Saine, Secretary General, Confederation of Professional Organizations in the Artisanal Maritime and Continental Fisheries of Africa Annie Tourette, Blue Ventures Eugenia Arguedas, Ministry of Environment and Energy, Costa Rica. Moderated by Carolina Sánchez, CoopeSolidar/Fundación Quantum Press Conference: Small Scale Fisherfolks - 2025 UN Ocean Conference! Conferences

The Alumni Society of International Ocean Institute (IOI) - Thailand will co-organize an event entitled "Coastal Walk for Sustainable Marine Fisheries and Environment in Thailand" to celebrate the World Ocean Day 2025 in Phuket on Sunday 8 June 2025 and to celebrate the 25th Jubilee Anniversary of IOI Thailand i n collaboration with the Association of KU Alumni of Phuket; Phang-Nga, the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization (Or-Bor-Jor), the 3rd Naval Area Command, Department of Fisheries (DOF), Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, Phuket Municipalities, and local organizations, and partners. Activities consist of opening statements by organizer, co-organizers and partners, stocking .... June 8 @ 6:00 am - 10:00 am Coastal Walk for Sustainable Marine Fisheries and Environment in Thailand .

Credentials of representatives (item 6)  Other matters (item 7)  Closure (item 8) First session of the Preparatory Commission for the Entry into Force of 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 and the Convening of the First Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Agreement, held from 14 to 25 April 2025 pursuant to General Assembly decision 78/560. Related Sites and Documents:  Website  and  Organization of work (pdf) Watch the Preparatory Commission: Agreement on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (First Session, 10th Plenary)!

  Item 5 (continued)- Reporting back on parallel meetings- Preliminary exchange of views on the issues for consideration at the second session First session of the Preparatory Commission for the Entry into Force of 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 and the Convening of the First Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Agreement, held from 14 to 25 April 2025 pursuant to General Assembly decision 78/560. Related Sites and Documents:  Website  and  Organization of work (pdf) Watch the Preparatory Commission: Agreement on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (First Session, 9th Plenary)!

Item 5 (continued) Arrangements for the functioning of the secretariat, including its seat (Cluster I, Issue 4)  First session of the Preparatory Commission for the Entry into Force of 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 and the Convening of the First Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Agreement, held from 14 to 25 April 2025 pursuant to General Assembly decision 78/560. Related Sites and Documents:  Website  and  Organization of work (pdf) Watch the Preparatory Commission: Agreement on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (First Session, Informal Working Group)!

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