Taking Stock at BBNJ PrepCom 3: What has been delivered to COP1?
Wenwen is attending the BBNJ PrepCom3, observing the preparations for CoP 1 with some big question marks still persisting.
The International Seabed Authority as a deep-sea data authority
Emil W. Hildebrand is zooming out for a moment to examine the ISA as a data authority in the deep sea.
Entering a New Stage of EU DTO Development: Insights from the EMODnet Open Conference and Digital Ocean Forum 2025
Carolin Hirt and Felix Wurm spend time at the EMODnet Open Conference and the Digital Ocean Forum #4 learning about the newest developments in digital twin technology.
Science, politics, or both: What’s next for the CBD?
Hristina Talkova followed the 27th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA) digitally and summarizes the status quo in her new blog post.
BBNJ PrepCom II: Are We Any Closer to an Operational Agreement?
Wenwen Lyu is giving a detailed insight into BBNJ's second Preparatory Commission (PrepComII) which just ended in New York and asks the question: has BBNJ PrepCom II moved us any closer to making it fully operational?
Why the Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations in Geneva Failed
Felix Nütz followed the INC 5.2 Plastics negotiations in Geneva and writes about the failure to compromise on a Plastics treaty
Before PrepCom 2: Is the BBNJ ready for take-off?
PrepCom II promises to be one of the most crucial negotiations of 2025 - ahead of the meeting in New York Arne Langlet and Wenwen Lyu give you an overview over the most pressing documents.
Happy 30th, ISA. Time to rethink your priorities? – A researcher’s report on the International Seabed Authority’s 30th Session
Emil W. Hildebrand observed part II of the 30th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in Kingston, Jamaica and shares what (not) happened in his newest blog post.
Inside the Whale – Fieldwork on Digital Twins at the Green Zone of the UN Ocean Conference 2025
Carolin Hirt conducted field work for her doctoral research at the EU Pavilion at UNOC3. In this blog post she summarizes her experiences and learnings.
Environmental science and diplomacy at stake at the 3rd UN Oceans Conference
Paul Dunshirn, Arne Langlet and Wenwen Lyu give an overview over this years most important Ocean Conference - UNOC in Nice, France - attended by over 15.000 participants.