World Oceans Day

The twenty-sixth meeting of the United Nations Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea, in 2026, will, in its deliberations on the Report of the Secretary-General on oceans and the law of the sea, focus its discussions on the theme: Marine ecosystem restoration. Segment 2 (continued) Enabling and enhancing marine ecosystem restoration through international cooperation and coordination: challenges and opportunities (a) Panel presentations; (b) Discussion. Second plenary session (time permitting) Item 4. Inter-agency cooperation and coordination 7. In accordance with the terms of reference for UN-Oceans adopted by the General Assembly in its resolution 68/70, the United Nations Legal Counsel/Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, as the UN-Oceans focal point, represents UN-Oceans at relevant meetings, including those under the Assembly. To ensure transparency and accountability, UN-Oceans, upon request from the Assembly, reports to Member Sta...

The twenty-sixth meeting of the United Nations Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea, in 2026, will, in its deliberations on the Report of the Secretary-General on oceans and the law of the sea, focus its discussions on the theme: Marine ecosystem restoration. Segment 2: Enabling and enhancing marine ecosystem restoration through international cooperation and coordination: challenges and opportunities. (a) Panel presentations; (b) Discussion. Related Sites and Documents:  Oceans and the Law of the Sea Website  &  Provisional Agenda . Watch the Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea (ICP26)! Live General Assembly

The twenty-sixth meeting of the United Nations Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea, in 2026, will, in its deliberations on the Report of the Secretary-General on oceans and the law of the sea, focus its discussions on the theme: Marine ecosystem restoration. Segment 2: Enabling and enhancing marine ecosystem restoration through international cooperation and coordination: challenges and opportunities. (a) Panel presentations; (b) Discussion. Related Sites and Documents:  Oceans and the Law of the Sea Website  &  Provisional Agenda . Watch the Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea (ICP26)! 02:45:34 General Assembly

The twenty-sixth meeting of the United Nations Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea , in 2026, will, in its deliberations on the Report of the Secretary-General on oceans and the law of the sea, focus its discussions on the theme: Marine ecosystem restoration . Discussion panel - Segment 1: The status of marine ecosystems and their role in sustainable development: new developments, approaches and challenges. (a) Panel presentations; (b) Discussion. Related Sites and Documents:  Website  &  Provisional Agenda . Watch the Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea (ICP26) 02:19:27 General Assembly

Presentation of the winning images in the various categories of the United Nations World Oceans Day 2025 photo competition. The annual World Oceans Day photo competition is organized by the United Nations, under the direction of Ellen Cuylaerts and a jury of world-renowned personalities. June 11 @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Winner of the UN World Oceans Day 2025 photo contest  

In celebration of World Ocean Day 2025 , we are very excited to share news of DOSI's new podcast series, Think Deep! - Decoding deep-ocean science and policy; In this 6-part series, we discover the connections that tie us to the deep ocean and demystify the governance frameworks that strive to protect it – from climate to biodiversity , from UNCLOS to the BBNJ Agreement . Check out the trailer we just released for a sneak peek of what's to come! Episode 1 is coming this World Ocean Day , 8 June , with subsequent episodes released fortnightly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. Here's June 8, 2025 - June 8, 2026 Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative – New Podcast: Think Deep!  

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)!

Item 5 (continued) - Reporting back on parallel meetings - Financial Rules governing the funding of the COP and the funding of the secretariat and any subsidiary bodies (Cluster III, Issue 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, Informal Working Group)!

 Item 5 (continued)Rules of Procedure of the Conference of the Parties (Cluster I, Issue 1) 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)!

Item 5 (continued)Arrangements with the GEF to give effect to the relevant provisions on-funding (Cluster III: Issue 9) 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)!

Item 5 (continued)- Reporting back on parallel meetings- Terms of Reference and modalities for the operation of, and rules of procedure for, the subsidiary bodies (Cluster I: Issue 2); - Selection process for the members of the Scientific and Technical Body and the other subsidiary bodies (Cluster I: Issue 3) 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)!

Item 5 (continued)Arrangements with the GEF to give effect to the relevant provisions on funding (Cluster III: Issue 9)  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)!

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) !

Item 5 (continued) Arrangements with the GEF to give effect to the relevant provisions on funding (Cluster III: Issue 9) 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 Document:  Website  and the  Organization of work (pdf) . Watch the Preparatory Commission: Agreement on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (First Session, Informal Working Group)

Item 5 (continued) Arrangements with the GEF to give effect to the relevant provisions on funding (Cluster III: Issue 9) 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 the  Organization of work (pdf) . Watch the Preparatory Commission: Agreement on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (First Session, Informal Working Group)

Item 5 (continued) Arrangements with the GEF to give effect to the relevant provisions on funding (Cluster III: Issue 9), 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 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) !

Item 5 (continued) Financial Rules governing the funding of the COP and the funding of the secretariat and any subsidiary bodies (Cluster III, Issue 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 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)

Item 5 (continued)Terms of Reference and modalities for the operation of, and rules of procedure for, the subsidiary bodies (Cluster I, Issue 2); Selection process for the members of the Scientific and Technical Body and the other subsidiary bodies (Cluster I, Issue 3) 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)