Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea

Learn more about the #BBNJ PrepCom at: un.org/bbnjagreement/…

The third session of the #BBNJ Agreement PrepCom commences next week at UNHQ. States, IGOs and other stakeholders will continue critical discussions to operationalize the #BBNJAgreement and prepare for the first Conference of the Parties. #UNCLOS #UnitedNations #UN #UNDOALOS

Check out this brief explainer video on the benefits of the BBNJ Agreement to people and the planet. The full explainer video on the BBNJ Agreement is available at youtube.com/watch?v=a0bKcS… For more information about the BBNJ Agreement, visit un.org/bbnjagreement

The BBNJ Agreement marks a vital step towards reversing destructive trends facing the ocean and restoring ocean health. #BBNJ #BBNJAgreement #UNCLOS #UN #UnitedNations #UNDOALOS

We are hiring two copy editor consultants for the EU-funded BBNJ Agreement capacity-building project (Promotion of a better understanding of the BBNJ Agreement). Application deadline: 16 March 2026 For more details, visit: un.org/bbnjagreement/…

The full explainer video on the BBNJ Agreement is available at youtube.com/watch?v=a0bKcS… For more information about the BBNJ Agreement, visit un.org/bbnjagreement

All Parties to the Agreement, whether coastal or landlocked, stand to benefit individually and collectively from the BBNJ Agreement. Check out this brief explainer video on the benefits of being a Party to the BBNJ Agreement. #BBNJ #BBNJAgreement #UNCLOS #UN #UNDOALOS

The workshop was delivered by the Division with the support of the Central American Commission for Environment and Development (CCAD), and funding from the European Union. #BBNJ #BBNJAgreement #UNCLOS #UN #UnitedNations #UNDOALOS #EuropeanUnion

Participants left the workshop with strengthened knowledge and a network to support efforts by States towards becoming a party to the Agreement and preparing for its implementation. #BBNJ #BBNJAgreement #UNCLOS #UN #UnitedNations #UNDOALOS

The Regional Workshop on the #BBNJ Agreement for Latin American and Caribbean States concluded on Thursday in San Salvador, El Salvador 🇸🇻, bringing four days of exchanges and regional engagement to a close. #BBNJAgreement #UNCLOS #UN #UnitedNations #UNDOALOS

From 23–26 February, representatives will deepen their understanding and exchange experiences towards becoming a party to the Agreement and preparing for its implementation. #BBNJ #BBNJAgreement #UNCLOS #UN #UnitedNations #UNDOALOS

This is the Division’s first Workshop on the Agreement since it entered into force last month. Over 70 representatives of States, relevant global, regional and subregional organizations and civil society are taking part. #BBNJ #BBNJAgreement #UNCLOS #UN #UnitedNations #UNDOALOS

The Division's Regional Workshop on the #BBNJ Agreement for Latin America and the Caribbean kicked off yesterday in San Salvador, El Salvador 🇸🇻, hosted by the Central American Commission for Environment and Development and co-funded by the European Union 🇪🇺. #UNCLOS #UN

Check out this brief explainer video on CB&TMT under the #BBNJ Agreement. The full explainer video on the #BBNJAgreement is available at youtube.com/watch?v=a0bKcS… For more information about the BBNJ Agreement, visit un.org/bbnjagreement #UNCLOS #UN #UnitedNations #UNDOALOS

The provisions of the #BBNJ Agreement on capacity-building and the transfer of marine technology (CB&TMT) make important strides towards strengthening the capacity of all States to implement the #BBNJAgreement and participate in the activities undertaken under it. #UNCLOS #UN

For more information about the BBNJ Agreement, visit un.org/bbnjagreement

The BBNJ Agreement establishes detailed processes, thresholds and other requirements for conducting and reporting environmental impact assessments (EIAs) in areas beyond national jurisdiction. Check out this brief explainer video on EIAs under the BBNJ Agreement. #BBNJ #UNCLOS

The full explainer video on the #BBNJAgreement is available at youtube.com/watch?v=a0bKcS… For more information about the BBNJ Agreement, visit BBNJ Agreement | Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction #BBNJ #UNCLOS #UN #UnitedNations #UNDOALOS

For more information about the BBNJ Agreement, visit un.org/bbnjagreement

Check out this brief explainer video on ABMTs under the BBNJ Agreement. The full explainer video on the BBNJ Agreement is available at youtube.com/watch?v=a0bKcS…

Measures such as area-based management tools (ABMTs), including marine protected areas, are used to manage sectors or activities in geographically defined areas with the aim of achieving specific conservation and sustainable use objectives. #BBNJ #BBNJAgreement #UNCLOS #UNDOALOS