PrepCom Co-Chairs Janine Coye-Felson, Belize, and Adam McCarthy, Australia, at the end of the meeting
A view of the room at the conclusion of the meeting
Successfully concluding talks, #BBNJ Agreement #PrepCom2 delegates focused on rules of procedure for the COP (including on observer participation), modalities for the operation of the Clearing-House Mechanism, and financial issues
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St. Kitts and Nevis just submitted their instrument of ratification for the #BBNJ Agreement. 🙂We're all smiles at #BBNJ #PrepCom2 because that brings us to 55 ratifications, getting us closer to 60 and soon the #HighSeasTreaty will enter into force!
#RaceForRatification
On a busy penultimate day, #BBNJ Agreement #PrepCom2 focused on agenda items needing urgent consideration, in particular governance issues, such as the rules of procedure for the COP, as well as financial rules and provisions on cooperation
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🌊 This week in New York, DOSI’s delegation is participating in the BBNJ Preparatory Commission as the world moves closer to entry into force of the new high seas agreement.
Amelia Westmoreland, shares the key topics on the agenda for #BBNJ #PrepCom2
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#BBNJ Agreement #PrepCom2 talks focused on issues requiring urgent consideration, such as financial rules (including a draft MOU with @thegef.bsky.social), rules of procedure for the COP, and terms of reference for the scientific and technical body
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With other colleagues from @deepstewardship.bsky.social
#bbnj working group at #BBNJ #PrepCom2
We are closely following conversations on the composition, design & rules of procedure for the Scientific and Technical Body (STB) and The design & implementation of the Clearing-House Mechanism
Interesting side event happening today for anyone attending the #BBNJ #PrepCom2 in NewYork 🌊
"BBNJ in Practice: Enforcing and Managing Marine Protected Areas in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction"
🗓️ 27 August 2025
🕐 13:15–14:30 (EST)
🇺🇳 Conference Room 2, UN Headquarters, New York
#UN #ABNJ #MPAs 1/6
If you are attending #BBNJ #PrepCom2, please join this side event on cooperation with RFMOs today!
Or watch here on the UN Web TV: buff.ly/pdTJKma
Learn more about the importance of cooperation in the BBNJ discussions from our DOSI delegation member, Ina Tessnow-von Wysocki: buff.ly/KD76g7Z
Talks at #BBNJ Agreement #PrepCom2 focused on revised terms of reference for an informal group on the technical aspects of the operationalization of the Clearing-House Mechanism and a revised draft MOU between the BBNJ COP and @thegef.bsky.social
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Delegates ended week one of #BBNJ Agreement #PrepCom2 addressing Secretariat arrangements, rules of procedure for the COP, reporting requirements, and potential guidance to @thegef.bsky.social Council on its ninth replenishment
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During the first week of #PrepCom2, OceanCare presented a joint study prepared together with the @nrdc.org and the @highseasalliance.bsky.social on the Clearing-House Mechanism (CLHM), sharing key insights and guidance drawn from comparable tools.
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At #BBNJ Agreement #PrepCom2, signs of progress appeared in talks on draft terms of reference for the scientific and technical body under the Agreement and for an expert group on the technical aspects of operationalizing the Clearing-House Mechanism
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Delegates at #PrepCom2 for the #BBNJ Agreement focused on governance issues, such as arrangements to enhance cooperation with relevant bodies and provisions for Secretariat—including its seat—and technical aspects of the Clearing-House Mechanism
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Delegates at #PrepCom2 for the #BBNJ Agreement held technical talks on financial provisions Tuesday, addressing:
• establishment of funds under the BBNJ Agreement
• their administration, contributions, eligibility
• provisions on the budget
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With the entry into force of the #BBNJ Agreement approaching, Monday talks at #PrepCom2 focused on the rules of procedure for the COP, arrangements with @thegef.bsky.social and terms of reference, modalities, and rules of procedure for subsidiary bodies
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