21st Regular Session of the Commission
Agenda Item 11 Cooperation with Other Organizations
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The Commission will review its 2024 activities with other organizations such as the IATTC, CCSBT, NPFC, and other regional fishery bodies with which the WCPFC has formal MOUs in place. The Commission will also consider information and updates on global ocean agreements and activities that may have linkages with WCPFC’s work. This will include updates on the UN Fish Stocks Agreement Review Conference Process[1] and the Treaty on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction[2] (BBNJ), and the 2025 UN Oceans Conference[3]. The Commission will consider seeking Observer status from the International Seabed Authority (ISA). [1]Overview - Convention & Related Agreements (un.org) [2]BBNJ Agreement | Agreement on Marine Biodiversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (un.org) [3]UN 2025 Ocean Conference | Department of Economic and Social Affairs |
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