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How will the new Deep-Sea Treaty join the existing Ocean governance framework?

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.

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September 22, 2025
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Making waves at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference

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.

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June 26, 2025
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Strengthening Cooperation and Management of Unregulated Fisheries

In February 2025, KMI and ANCORS convened an informal workshop to explore cooperative approaches to unregulated high seas fisheries—areas where no RFMO exists. Participants highlighted the need for science-led collaboration, improved reporting, and trust-building among fishing States. Rather than pursuing new legal frameworks, the discussions focused on pragmatic, step-by-step action, with squid fisheries in the South Atlantic identified as a potential starting point for joint scientific efforts.

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June 18, 2025
International Cooperation, Negotiation, and Strategy

Episode 8 – United Nations Ocean Conference

The 8th of June is World Ocean Day – a day to celebrate the ocean and to address the challenges that the ocean faces from human activities, such as overexploitation, pollution, and climate change. This episode dives into the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) and reflects on the beauty and the importance of the ocean to all of us – no matter if we live close to the ocean, or far away.

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June 9, 2025
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From Policy to Practice: Highlights from Niue’s FFC Pre-Week

Professor Quentin Hanich and Constance Rambourg participate in the pre-Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) week in Niue, ahead of the 138th Annual Officials Meeting of the Forum Fisheries Committee. Alongside regional discussions on climate resilience and fisheries cooperation, they convened a workshop introducing a new ARC-funded research project on legal and policy frameworks for remote sensing in maritime enforcement.

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May 27, 2025
Fisheries Governance Publications

Insights into the 29th Annual Meeting of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission

From 13–17 April 2025, the IOTC held its 29th Annual Meeting in La Réunion, chaired by Adam Ziyad of the Maldives. Members tackled key issues like shark conservation, transhipment, and catch limits for skipjack and bigeye tuna. Progress was made, but challenges remain, particularly on catch limits and high-seas inspection. Tensions between small-scale and industrial fisheries highlighted the need for stronger management to ensure sustainable tuna stocks.

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April 28, 2025

Governing the Ocean with a new Biodiversity Treaty: Can it set a new stage for how we value marine life?

The new Agreement on Marine Biodiversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) has been adopted in 2023 and already counts over 100 signatures. In preparation for the entry into force of the treaty, the Second BBNJ Symposium, was held in Singapore from February 18-20, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore and the Centre for International Law at the National University of Singapore.

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April 11, 2025
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‘Negotiating the Ocean’ on ABC Illawara Radio

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.

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April 1, 2025