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.
In an era of rapid ocean change, effective management of Pacific tuna fisheries depends on robust science, informed policy, and genuine international collaboration. From 8–10
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.
In an era of rapid ocean change, effective management of Pacific tuna fisheries depends on robust science, informed policy, and genuine international collaboration. From 8–10
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.
Over the last decade human rights violations in the fishing industry have received global attention. Many of these incidents occur on board fishing vessels, often fishing far off the coast. In this episode, three experts who have been fighting to ensure better working conditions for crew on board fishing vessels will provide insights into this topic.
Over the last decade human rights violations in the fishing industry have received global attention. Many of these incidents occur on board fishing vessels, often fishing far off the coast. In this episode, three experts who have been fighting to ensure better working conditions for crew on board fishing vessels will provide insights into this topic.
Deep-sea minerals are found on the ocean floor in areas beyond national jurisdiction. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) oversees these areas and is negotiating rules for possible future mining. This episode outlines the current state of negotiations, key governance and environmental questions, and links to the new BBNJ Agreement.
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.