This webinar explores how management procedures and the BBNJ Agreement intersect in high seas fisheries governance, highlighting the role of RFMOs in advancing transparent, science-based conservation and sustainable use objectives.
The United Nations PrepCom advanced implementation of the BBNJ Agreement ahead of COP-1 in 2027. While agreement was reached on several operational elements, key issues remain unresolved and will require further negotiation at COP-1.
Around half of the world’s population are young people but how are they included in international negotiations about the future of our planet? This episode portrays the importance of youth involvement in intergovernmental processes, maps different ways for young people to participate in ocean negotiations and highlights opportunities at local, national and global levels.
ANCORS attended WCPFC22 in Manila, co-hosting a side event on the new BBNJ Agreement and its implications for tuna governance. The Commission advanced measures, including a management procedure for South Pacific albacore, while members engaged on how BBNJ will shape future cooperation across regional fisheries and high seas biodiversity governance.
📅 Monday, 1 December 2025
⏱ 12:45pm
As the BBNJ Agreement races toward entry into force in January 2026, WCPFC members are entering a crucial period for shaping how this global ocean treaty will interact with regional fisheries management.
Around half of the world’s population are young people but how are they included in international negotiations about the future of our planet? This episode portrays the importance of youth involvement in intergovernmental processes, maps different ways for young people to participate in ocean negotiations and highlights opportunities at local, national and global levels.
The new treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) has reached the necessary threshold for ratifications and will enter into force on January 17th 2026. On the way towards entry into force of the BBNJ Agreement, the Preparatory Commission met for the second time at the UN headquarters in New York between 18-29 August, 2025.
At UNOC3 in Nice, ANCORS researchers and alumni contributed to global discussions on ocean sustainability, including planetary boundaries, the BBNJ Agreement, and human rights at sea. Through panels and partnerships, ANCORS helped advance inclusive, science-based governance for the high seas and reaffirmed its commitment to ocean action and collaboration.
Two years after finalizing the BBNJ Treaty, delegates met in New York (April 14–25, 2025) for the Preparatory Commission to advance its entry into force. Discussions progressed smoothly, with ANCORS experts participating on national delegations.
ANCORS researchers gave an interview with the local radio show ABC Illawarra about their new Podcast: Negotiating the Ocean. The Morning show presented by Nick Rheinberger reports on the local stories of the day, and keeps up to date with everything that’s happening in the Illawarra Region.