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5th Session of the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC) on the BBNJ
Despite more progress at this two-week session than over the last decade, delegates were unable to reach consensus on a new high seas treaty addressing marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction and, instead, suspended the session, to be resumed in early 2023. (View coverage of the resumed BBNJ talks in late February - early March 2023)
Further resumed 5th Session of the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC) on BBNJ
Expected by many to be a game changer in Ocean governance, a new legally binding agreement on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) was adopted by consensus at UN Headquarters in New York after 17 years of negotiations.
2nd Part of the 28th Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority
The meeting is expected to clarify possible scenarios given the rapid approach of the deadline triggered by Nauru’s request to apply for approval of a deep-sea mineral exploitation plan.
High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2023)
Participants acknowledged that at the mid-point of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we are offtrack. They called on everyone to rally in the second half to achieve the Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals, overcoming the setbacks caused by climate change, conflict, the COVID-19 pandemic, and debt.
Le cinquième Congrès international sur les Aires marines protégées (IMPAC5)
Des experts de la conservation des océans et des responsables de haut niveau se sont réunis pour discuter de la manière de faire progresser la protection des océans et de la voie à suivre pour atteindre les objectifs de conservation, notamment protéger au moins 30 % des terres et des océans du monde d'ici 2030 (30 d'ici 30).
64th Meeting of the GEF Council
Council Members focused on supporting new, key environmental agreements and frameworks, reaching consensus on the establishment of the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund, including its programming directions, and on preparing the GEF to serve as part of the financial mechanism for the Agreement on biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ).
2ᵉ session du Comité intergouvernemental de négociation chargé d'élaborer un instrument international juridiquement contraignant sur la pollution plastique, y compris dans le milieu marin (CNI-2)
Alors que la réunion a été caractérisée par des échauffourées sur les questions de procédures, par de longs retards et par des nuits tardives, les délégués ont échangé leurs points de vue sur un document d'options et ont tracé la voie à suivre pour la période intersessions menant à la prochaine session de négociation, mandatant l’élaboration d'un "avant-projet" du nouveau traité pour la lutte contre la pollution par les plastiques.
7th GEF Assembly
In a watershed moment for biodiversity, GEF Assembly members unanimously agreed to ratify the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund—a new source of funding for protecting endangered species and their ecosystems globally. The meeting also featured the first-ever Partnership Forum, which brought together Indigenous Peoples, youth, women, and representatives of civil society organizations to discuss ways the GEF can support their empowerment and recognition.