"[..] Wie strikt die Vertragsstaaten den #Meeresschutz aushandeln, wird über den Erfolg des Abkommens entscheiden [..] Deutschlands Beitritt ist wichtig, damit die Bundesrepublik Mitsprache beim zukünftigen Schutz der #Hochsee hat."
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🌐 The first week of #BBNJ #PrepCom3 has concluded after five days of tireless negotiations, with parallel meetings pushing progress across all agenda items.
📝 Our doctoral Researcher @wenwenlyu.bsky.social is on-site to provide a brief overview of the progress during the first week 👇
Concluding the first week of negotiations, delegates at #BBNJ PrepCom III took stock of progress and remaining work, expressing cautious optimism for a successful conclusion that will pave the way for the sustainable governance of the high seas.
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At #BBNJ PrepCom III, discussions on financial issues continue, with delegates focusing on a revised draft decision on the operationalization of the special fund. #ocean #biodiversity
At #BBNJ PrepCom III, delegates devote the afternoon session to ironing out rules of procedure for subsidiary bodies, including working modalities, reporting timelines, and programmes of work. #ocean #biodiversity
Delegates are discussing the terms of reference and operational modalities for the #BBNJ Agreement’s subsidiary bodies, including the Scientific and Technical Body (STB). This includes consideration of the STB composition including number of members, expertise, and access to science and knowledge.
Week 1 at #PrepCom3 has been focused on the building blocks of the #BBNJ Agreement.
Our DOSI delegation is doing a great job on the ground, supporting delegate discussion on how the BBNJ Agreement will be operationalised.
What's happened so far? 👇🧵
🌊 Der deutsche Bundesrat ebnet nun auch den weiteren Weg für Deutschlands Beitritt zum BBNJ-Abkommen! Ein wichtiges Signal während der #PrepCom3 in NY, der letzten Sitzung vor #BBNJCOP1. OceanCare begrüsst diesen Schritt.
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At #BBNJ PrepCom III, delegates continue negotiations on financial issues, focusing on a draft memorandum of understanding with the Global Environment Facility as well as provisions around funds and contributions. #ocean #biodiversity
At #BBNJ PrepCom III, delegates resumed discussions on the rules of procedure for the Secretariat, focusing on, among other things, provisions on quorum, voting rights, and voting thresholds. #ocean #biodiversity
Title, author’s name, abstract, and keywords from a paper about applying the due process principle in administration of the BBNJ Agreement
The adoption & entry into force of the #BBNJ Agreement is a significant development in #ocean #governance. Kopela discusses the operationalization and obligations of the principle of “due regard.” Effective consultations and communication of appropriate information are key doi.org/10.1016/j.ma...
Grab a drink and catch up on the latest #DeepSea news from this week in our latest Deep-Sea Round-Up! We cover:
🔹New species of Amphipoda from the central Pacific,
🔹Upcoming taxonomic workshops,
🔹Online course on the #BBNJ Agreement.
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📸 A lithoid crab from NOAA Ocean Exploration
Day 4 of #BBNJPrepCom - Former High Seas Youth Ambassador Arianna Beeray stresses the importance of the inclusion of young people in the decisions being made regarding the #HighSeasTreaty.
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Institutional and financial issues took center stage at #BBNJ PrepCom III with delegates striving to bolster the new Agreement that will govern biodiversity in the high seas, so that it can fulfill its objectives to conserve and sustainably use the marine environment.
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At #BBNJ PrepCom III, delegates resume their deliberations on the rules of procedure for the COP, engaging in an extensive discussion around the inclusion of text on the application of BBNJ Article 18 (area of application). #ocean #biodiversity
At #BBNJ PrepCom III, delegates devote one of the two afternoon parallel sessions to financial rules governing the funding of the Conference of the Parties, the Secretariat, and any subsidiary bodies. #ocean #biodiversity
La Commission préparatoire de l'Accord #BBNJ se tient au siège de l'ONU.
Les États, organisations intergouv. & autres parties prenantes poursuivent leurs discussions pour mettre en œuvre cet Accord et préparer la première Conférence des Parties. #UNCLOS
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Live from the United Nations in New York 🇺🇳🌊 for #BBNJPrepCom3.
Sergio Palma Silva, Global Fishing Watch’s Chile Country Officer, explains how we’re supporting the High Seas Treaty through open data and transparency.
#BBNJ #PrepComIII #HighSeasTreaty
At #BBNJ PrepCom III, Chile presents its bid to host the BBNJ Secretariat in Valparaíso, highlighting its advantages and emphasizing Chile’s commitment to facilitate the effective implementation of the BBNJ Agreement. #ocean #biodiversity
At #BBNJ PrepCom III, delegates continue their discussions on rules of procedure and terms of reference for the subsidiary bodies, focusing on provisions on conflict of interest and observers. #ocean #biodiversity
At #BBNJ PrepCom III, delegates discuss data governance, focusing on the technical functions, timeline for the phased development of, and consultation process for the operationalization of the Clearing-House Mechanism. #ocean #biodiversity
Delegates at #BBNJ PrepCom III focused on institutional issues, data and information governance, and cooperation, and initiated the process for the selection of the permanent seat of the Secretariat, among the offers by Belgium, Chile, and China. #biodiversity #ocean
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At #BBNJ PrepCom III, delegates address a draft decision prepared by the Co-Chairs on arrangements to enhance cooperation with relevant instruments, frameworks, and bodies. #biodiversity #ocean
At #BBNJ PrepCom III, delegates discuss preferred models, key parameters, and next steps for the clearing-house mechanism based on a consolidated draft study to support its operationalization. #ocean #biodiversity
Y'all, when you can tear yourself away from *everything else going on* over the next couple of weeks, check in on @deepstewardship.bsky.social to keep up with what's happening toward solidifying the outcomes of the high seas biodiversity treaty 🐳🦐🦈 #BBNJ #HighSeasTreaty.
With the BBNJ Agreement now in force (January 2026), the focus shifts to making it operational. Our delegation will support discussions on:
🔹Rules of Procedure for the first #BBNJ Conference of the Parties (COP)
🔹Subsidiary bodies, e.g. Scientific and Technical Body
🔹The Clearing-House Mechanism
DOSI ambassadors are at #PrepCom3 for the #BBNJ Agreement in New York.
Over the next two weeks, the DOSI delegation, led by Christine Gaebel & Marina Garwood, will be working to support States and other actors as they consider the rules, procedures, and institutions required for the implementation.
At #BBNJ PrepCom III, delegates resume their work on the rules of procedure for the Conference of the Parties, addressing rules on setting and adopting the meetings' agenda as well as modalities related to subsidiary bodies’ officers. #ocean #biodiversity
At #BBNJ PrepCom III, delegates continue their work on the functioning of the Secretariat, focusing on the relationship between the #BBNJ Conference of the Parties and the United Nations system. #ocean #biodiversity
At #BBNJ PrepCom III, the Dominican Republic announced that they have become the 87th state party to the #BBNJ Agreement, underscoring their commitment to multilateralism and emphasizing that "protecting marine #biodiversity is not an option but a shared responsibility." #ocean
