United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of The Sea (UNDOALOS)

We don’t have time for “out of sight, out of mind.” Our relationship to the ocean needs to urgently change, and our efforts have only skimmed the surface to date. To motivate widespread momentum for the ocean, we need to awaken new depths. Join us for UN WOD 2024 as we bring together global, cross-sector experts, policy-makers, scientists, activists, artists and more to Awaken New Depths of collaboration to better protect the ocean and all it sustains. UN WOD 2024 will take us on a journey of discovery through the ocean’s vastness, tapping into the wisdom and expertise of global policy-makers, scientists, thought leaders, and artists to expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, build new foundations for our relationship to the ocean, and ignite a wave of action towards necessary change. Tune in virtually on 7 June 2024*, as we dive beneath the surface and explore new depths of understanding, compassion, collaboration and commitment to protect the ocean and all it sustains. Register now for the live broadcasted event from 10AM-1:30PM EDT on Friday, 7 June at UNWorldOceansDay.org. 🌊 UN World Oceans Day 2024 is hosted by the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (@undoalos) of the Office of Legal Affairs in partnership with @Oceanic.Global. *While the official UN designation for World Oceans Day is 8 June, the 2024 event will be celebrated on Friday, 7 June.

🌊✨ The fifth Regional Workshop on the #BBNJ Agreement concluded successfully in Rabat, Morocco. Hosted by the Government of Morocco and co-funded by the European Union, the Workshop provided an opportunity for 120+ representatives from States of the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts of Africa, including landlocked States, key regional and global organizations and other relevant stakeholders to enhance their understanding of the Agreement in preparation for its entry into force and implementation.  

🌊✨ The Division successfully kicked off its fifth Regional Workshop on the #BBNJ Agreement today in Rabat, Morocco, hosted by the Government of Morocco and co-funded by the European Union. The Workshop brings together over 120 representatives of States of the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts of Africa, including landlocked States, relevant global, regional and subregional organizations and civil society. We look forward to continued dialogue over the next 4 days, as we work together to promote a better understanding of the Agreement and prepare for its entry into force.  

🌊 Discover the UNFSA Toolkit! 🌍 The United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement (UNFSA) Toolkit is your go-to resource for understanding and implementing this vital agreement. 📘 It offers a comprehensive compilation of resources for fisheries managers, policymakers, and the general public, including links to relevant websites. 🔗 Explore the toolkit here: https://lnkd.in/gGZy6J_Y

From 13-19 November 2024 the Group of Experts for the third cycle of the Regular Process met at United Nations University in Tokyo to review the zero drafts of chapters of the third World Ocean Assessment (WOA III). The WOA III is one of the outputs of the third cycle of the Regular Process for Global Reporting and Assessment of the States of the Marine Environment, including Socioeconomic Aspects. To find out more about WOA III, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gzPFnfut

We're looking for a Technical Assistance Consultant/Fisheries Expert. The consultant will collaborate with Tonga's focal point to coordinate the elaboration of a report that integrates the analysis of the current state of fisheries and the impacts of climate change. The consultant will also coordinate the organization of a national webinar to present key aspects of the UN Fish Stocks Agreement in person and the main findings of the report. Location: Home-Based (preferably based in Tonga) Type: Consultancy Duration: 40 Days approx. Approximate Start Date: 01 January 2025 **Apply here by: 13 December 2024 **https://lnkd.in/g5KSXFg3 **https://lnkd.in/gEE87VFr

On 12 and 13 November, the Division hosted representatives from The Nippon Foundation for the selection of the 2025 cohort of UNNF Fellows. The meeting also provided an opportunity for The Nippon Foundation to engage with our current Strategic Needs and SIDS Fellows. It was also an occasion to reflect on the lasting impact of the 20-year collaboration between the UN and the Foundation, and to explore strategies to further strengthen future efforts.

Join us for a side event at #COP29 to discuss how UN-Oceans can support States in scaling up ambitious ocean-climate action. #OceanClimateAction #UNOceans 📆 16 November 2024, 11:30 – 13:00 📍  Side Event Room 3 More info: 🌐 https://lnkd.in/e9GbyJzt 🌐https://lnkd.in/eRbrPkUK 🌐https://lnkd.in/eKmbzESj

From 6-24 Oct 2024, DOALOS was back in Riyadh to implement its training programme in ocean affairs and the law of the sea for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, upon the request by and with the support of the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information of the Kingdom and with the assistance of UNDP Saudi Arabia. Many thanks to our hosts, as well as to ITLOS, FAO, IOC-UNESCO, IMO and UNODC for sharing their expertise with our 50+ participants from 15 entities! Photo credit: GEOSA

🌐 The webinar "Leveraging the UN Fish Stocks Agreement for Sustainable Fisheries Management in the Caribbean Region" was organized by CRFM and DOALOS to share relevant information on the United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement in the Caribbean. The session provided an overview of the Agreement, the important fisheries in the region and the experiences of States Parties and regional fishery bodies, including CRFM, in implementing the Agreement 🔏. It also highlighted the challenges and opportunities for CRFM Member States in implementing the Agreement. Finally, attention was drawn to the "Project of Assistance to Strengthen Participation in and Implementation of the UNFSA", funded by the European Union, as a vehicle for strengthening awareness, understanding, participation and implementation of the Agreement. For more information, we invite you to explore the following links where you’ll also find the recorded session 🌊. Link to the session that will be available soon: https://lnkd.in/eejuHVbH UNFSA Website: https://lnkd.in/gfH4c6cs