Daniel Kachelriess
@dkachelriess.bsky.social
Expert on oceans, fisheries, wildlife law & policy. Member @iucn_wcel. #BBNJ #CITES 🦈 #SDG14, #RuleofLaw. Personal account. RT =/= endorsement
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I’m thrilled to announce that ‘The Agreement on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction: Commentary and Analysis’ has been published by Oxford University Press today. Sincere thanks to all our authors and peer reviewers! See global.oup.com/academic/pro...
November 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I’m thrilled to announce that ‘The Agreement on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction: Commentary and Analysis’ has been published by Oxford University Press today. Sincere thanks to all our authors and peer reviewers! See global.oup.com/academic/pro...
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The #HighSeasTreaty has won the Earthshot Prize for the 'Revive our Oceans' category! We're honored to receive this award on behalf of the Treaty- it has been a collective effort & a recognition of all the hard work by so many people over so many years: highseasalliance.org/2025/11/06/h...
High Seas Treaty wins prestigious Earthshot Prize - High Seas Alliance
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 5 November 2025. The High Seas Treaty has been announced as the winner of the 2025 Earthshot Prize in the “Revive Our Oceans” category, a historic recognition of the global eff...
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November 6, 2025 at 9:04 AM
The #HighSeasTreaty has won the Earthshot Prize for the 'Revive our Oceans' category! We're honored to receive this award on behalf of the Treaty- it has been a collective effort & a recognition of all the hard work by so many people over so many years: highseasalliance.org/2025/11/06/h...
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With just 2 days left of the second #BBNJPrepCom, Cabo Verde 🇨🇻 has ratified the #HighSeasTreaty! 🌊
Only 7 more ratifications needed to bring it into force: t.co/iPEkvOJClQ
#RaceForRatification
Only 7 more ratifications needed to bring it into force: t.co/iPEkvOJClQ
#RaceForRatification
August 28, 2025 at 9:44 AM
With just 2 days left of the second #BBNJPrepCom, Cabo Verde 🇨🇻 has ratified the #HighSeasTreaty! 🌊
Only 7 more ratifications needed to bring it into force: t.co/iPEkvOJClQ
#RaceForRatification
Only 7 more ratifications needed to bring it into force: t.co/iPEkvOJClQ
#RaceForRatification
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UNODC Expert Group Meeting: our issue paper with Efthymios Papastavridis on Surveillance and Enforcement in High Seas MPAs is still in draft as we incorporate comments from the experts.
June 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
UNODC Expert Group Meeting: our issue paper with Efthymios Papastavridis on Surveillance and Enforcement in High Seas MPAs is still in draft as we incorporate comments from the experts.
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You can read the Issue Paper here: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Surveillance and Enforcement of High Seas Marine Protected Areas and Related Measures
This UNODC Issue Paper examines the challenges of surveillance and enforcement of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) on the high seas, with particular reference to t
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August 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
You can read the Issue Paper here: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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Our Issue Paper with Efthymios Papastavridis for UNODC on Surveillance and Enforcement of High Seas Marine Protected Areas has been published and will be presented at UNHQ in NYC on 27 Aug.
August 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Our Issue Paper with Efthymios Papastavridis for UNODC on Surveillance and Enforcement of High Seas Marine Protected Areas has been published and will be presented at UNHQ in NYC on 27 Aug.
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This event is organised by the @unodc.bsky.social, in collaboration with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Allen Institute for AI (Ai2), and the @highseasalliance.bsky.social
For those not in NY, but who are working on BBNJ or maritime law enforcement issues, ... 5/6
For those not in NY, but who are working on BBNJ or maritime law enforcement issues, ... 5/6
BBNJ PrepCom2 Side Event
BBNJ in Practice: Enforcing and Managing Marine Protected Areas in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction
📍 27 August 2025 | 13:15–14:30 (EST) | Conference Room 2, UN Headquarters, New York
As States prep...
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August 27, 2025 at 8:41 AM
This event is organised by the @unodc.bsky.social, in collaboration with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Allen Institute for AI (Ai2), and the @highseasalliance.bsky.social
For those not in NY, but who are working on BBNJ or maritime law enforcement issues, ... 5/6
For those not in NY, but who are working on BBNJ or maritime law enforcement issues, ... 5/6
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The discussion will highlight practical, legal, and operational challenges, and explore pathways for cooperation, capacity-building, and the use of advanced maritime domain awareness #MPA tools to support effective #implementation of the #BBNJ Agreement. 4/6
BBNJ PrepCom2 Side Event
BBNJ in Practice: Enforcing and Managing Marine Protected Areas in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction
📍 27 August 2025 | 13:15–14:30 (EST) | Conference Room 2, UN Headquarters, New York
As States prep...
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August 27, 2025 at 8:41 AM
The discussion will highlight practical, legal, and operational challenges, and explore pathways for cooperation, capacity-building, and the use of advanced maritime domain awareness #MPA tools to support effective #implementation of the #BBNJ Agreement. 4/6
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At this side event, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime #UNODC will present its new issue paper on surveillance and law enforcement concerning high seas MPAs, written by Efthymios Papastavridis and @atzanakopoulos.bsky.social (and @franciscoblaha.bsky.social drafted large parts of s2). 3/6
BBNJ PrepCom2 Side Event
BBNJ in Practice: Enforcing and Managing Marine Protected Areas in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction
📍 27 August 2025 | 13:15–14:30 (EST) | Conference Room 2, UN Headquarters, New York
As States prep...
docs.google.com
August 27, 2025 at 8:41 AM
At this side event, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime #UNODC will present its new issue paper on surveillance and law enforcement concerning high seas MPAs, written by Efthymios Papastavridis and @atzanakopoulos.bsky.social (and @franciscoblaha.bsky.social drafted large parts of s2). 3/6
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As States prepare for the entry into force of the Agreement under #UNCLOS on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement), ensuring that Marine Protected Areas #MPAs are effectively managed & enforced will be crucial. 2/6
BBNJ PrepCom2 Side Event
BBNJ in Practice: Enforcing and Managing Marine Protected Areas in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction
📍 27 August 2025 | 13:15–14:30 (EST) | Conference Room 2, UN Headquarters, New York
As States prep...
docs.google.com
August 27, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Interesting side event happening today for anyone attending the #BBNJ #PrepCom2 in NewYork 🌊
"BBNJ in Practice: Enforcing and Managing Marine Protected Areas in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction"
🗓️ 27 August 2025
🕐 13:15–14:30 (EST)
🇺🇳 Conference Room 2, UN Headquarters, New York
#UN #ABNJ #MPAs 1/6
"BBNJ in Practice: Enforcing and Managing Marine Protected Areas in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction"
🗓️ 27 August 2025
🕐 13:15–14:30 (EST)
🇺🇳 Conference Room 2, UN Headquarters, New York
#UN #ABNJ #MPAs 1/6
August 27, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Thanks, Efthymios Papastavridis and Antonios Tzanakopoulos (Oxford University), for acknowledging my contribution in section 2 to this very relevant paper to be discussed at the BBNJ event next week
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Surveillance and Enforcement of High Seas Marine Protected Areas and Related Measures
This UNODC Issue Paper examines the challenges of surveillance and enforcement of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) on the high seas, with particular reference to t
papers.ssrn.com
August 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Thanks, Efthymios Papastavridis and Antonios Tzanakopoulos (Oxford University), for acknowledging my contribution in section 2 to this very relevant paper to be discussed at the BBNJ event next week
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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Ultimately, the effectiveness of high seas MPAs hinges not only on ambitious legal commitments but also on the political will to monitor, enforce, and share responsibility for ocean stewardship. My contribution was drafting section II (MDAs used for MPAs).
www.franciscoblaha.info/blog/2025/8/...
www.franciscoblaha.info/blog/2025/8/...
Surveillance and Enforcement of High Seas Marine Protected Areas and Related Measures — Francisco Blaha
As I recently presented , my colleagues Efthymios Papastavridi and Antonios Tzanakopoulos (Oxford University) have completed the UNODC Issue Pape r that discusses the surveillance and enfo...
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August 20, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Ultimately, the effectiveness of high seas MPAs hinges not only on ambitious legal commitments but also on the political will to monitor, enforce, and share responsibility for ocean stewardship. My contribution was drafting section II (MDAs used for MPAs).
www.franciscoblaha.info/blog/2025/8/...
www.franciscoblaha.info/blog/2025/8/...
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Want to follow the developments on #BBNJPrepCom? The revamped Treaty Tracker gives you real-time updates and insights from inside the negotiations.
Don’t miss a beat and follow the discussions: buff.ly/wNKtX8y
#BBNJ #HighSeasTreaty
Don’t miss a beat and follow the discussions: buff.ly/wNKtX8y
#BBNJ #HighSeasTreaty
August 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Want to follow the developments on #BBNJPrepCom? The revamped Treaty Tracker gives you real-time updates and insights from inside the negotiations.
Don’t miss a beat and follow the discussions: buff.ly/wNKtX8y
#BBNJ #HighSeasTreaty
Don’t miss a beat and follow the discussions: buff.ly/wNKtX8y
#BBNJ #HighSeasTreaty
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New #BBNJPrepCom Deep Dives out now!
Check out the latest briefings on Observer Participation & Cooperation with Institutions Frameworks and Bodies. Plus, catch up on the updated full series covering key issues: buff.ly/261Gkg8
Check out the latest briefings on Observer Participation & Cooperation with Institutions Frameworks and Bodies. Plus, catch up on the updated full series covering key issues: buff.ly/261Gkg8
August 26, 2025 at 7:02 AM
New #BBNJPrepCom Deep Dives out now!
Check out the latest briefings on Observer Participation & Cooperation with Institutions Frameworks and Bodies. Plus, catch up on the updated full series covering key issues: buff.ly/261Gkg8
Check out the latest briefings on Observer Participation & Cooperation with Institutions Frameworks and Bodies. Plus, catch up on the updated full series covering key issues: buff.ly/261Gkg8
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🌊 After Geneva's plastics treaty disappointment, it’s refreshing to see multilateralism cooperation at work at #BBNJ PrepCom 2! Recap first week: addressing how the #HighSeasTreaty will operate in practice. Bringing the Agreement to life with constructive discussions! 🙌 @highseasalliance.bsky.social
August 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
🌊 After Geneva's plastics treaty disappointment, it’s refreshing to see multilateralism cooperation at work at #BBNJ PrepCom 2! Recap first week: addressing how the #HighSeasTreaty will operate in practice. Bringing the Agreement to life with constructive discussions! 🙌 @highseasalliance.bsky.social
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On track to disburse > €20 million worth of #OceanOptimism in 2025 thanks to @oceanweigand.bsky.social & team 🎉
Thanks for continue investing in #30by30 🇩🇪 @bmz.de 🇳🇴@norad.no 🇫🇷 @afd-france.bsky.social 🇸🇪@swedishmfa.bsky.social 🇮🇪 @irishaid.bsky.social
Thanks for continue investing in #30by30 🇩🇪 @bmz.de 🇳🇴@norad.no 🇫🇷 @afd-france.bsky.social 🇸🇪@swedishmfa.bsky.social 🇮🇪 @irishaid.bsky.social
July 21, 2025 at 12:17 PM
On track to disburse > €20 million worth of #OceanOptimism in 2025 thanks to @oceanweigand.bsky.social & team 🎉
Thanks for continue investing in #30by30 🇩🇪 @bmz.de 🇳🇴@norad.no 🇫🇷 @afd-france.bsky.social 🇸🇪@swedishmfa.bsky.social 🇮🇪 @irishaid.bsky.social
Thanks for continue investing in #30by30 🇩🇪 @bmz.de 🇳🇴@norad.no 🇫🇷 @afd-france.bsky.social 🇸🇪@swedishmfa.bsky.social 🇮🇪 @irishaid.bsky.social
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The ocean is crucial life-support for our planet and a key source of sustainable development. Yet, ocean protection is sorely underfunded. Germany's #HLPF side event showcased solutions to close the funding gap and utilize synergies between #SDGs to harness the power of the oceans.
July 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Walk the Nice talk. Better yet, run!
"Walking the Nice Talk", my op-ed one week after #UNOC3, published by @iisd.org SDG Knowledge Hub one week after #UNOC3, the Nice Ocean Conference.
sdg.iisd.org/commentary/g...
"Walking the Nice Talk", my op-ed one week after #UNOC3, published by @iisd.org SDG Knowledge Hub one week after #UNOC3, the Nice Ocean Conference.
sdg.iisd.org/commentary/g...
Walking the Nice Talk
By Rémi Parmentier, Co-Director of The Varda Group, Coordinator of the Let’s Be Nice to the Ocean campaign
Sixty-four Heads of State and Government attended the UN Ocean Conference in Nice last wee...
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June 19, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Walk the Nice talk. Better yet, run!
"Walking the Nice Talk", my op-ed one week after #UNOC3, published by @iisd.org SDG Knowledge Hub one week after #UNOC3, the Nice Ocean Conference.
sdg.iisd.org/commentary/g...
"Walking the Nice Talk", my op-ed one week after #UNOC3, published by @iisd.org SDG Knowledge Hub one week after #UNOC3, the Nice Ocean Conference.
sdg.iisd.org/commentary/g...
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📣 Four+ years in the making, reviewed by 33 scientists, preceded by three papers and presentations on five continents 🌍 — my book on Marine Ecosystem-Based Management (EBM) will be released on October 1st, 2025! 📘🐟🧪🌊🦑
June 24, 2025 at 12:43 PM
📣 Four+ years in the making, reviewed by 33 scientists, preceded by three papers and presentations on five continents 🌍 — my book on Marine Ecosystem-Based Management (EBM) will be released on October 1st, 2025! 📘🐟🧪🌊🦑
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This is the equivalent of smuggling whole generations of preschoolers as they line up for the school bus
'Glass eels' aren't a species, they're the vulnerable young of European Eels, swimming up river to their freshwater adult homes after spending their infant nursery years at the sea.
'Glass eels' aren't a species, they're the vulnerable young of European Eels, swimming up river to their freshwater adult homes after spending their infant nursery years at the sea.
Glass eel smuggling booms despite bans, leaving species on the brink
Glass eel smuggling booms despite bans, leaving species on the brink
Tiny, translucent and no longer than a finger, juvenile European eels, also known as glass eels, might not look like much. But demand for these slippery creatures, particularly in East Asia, has made…
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June 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
This is the equivalent of smuggling whole generations of preschoolers as they line up for the school bus
'Glass eels' aren't a species, they're the vulnerable young of European Eels, swimming up river to their freshwater adult homes after spending their infant nursery years at the sea.
'Glass eels' aren't a species, they're the vulnerable young of European Eels, swimming up river to their freshwater adult homes after spending their infant nursery years at the sea.
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Glass eel smuggling booms despite bans, leaving species on the brink
Glass eel smuggling booms despite bans, leaving species on the brink
Tiny, translucent and no longer than a finger, juvenile European eels, also known as glass eels, might not look like much. But demand for these slippery creatures, particularly in East Asia, has made…
news.mongabay.com
June 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Glass eel smuggling booms despite bans, leaving species on the brink
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#UNOC3 saw an unprecedented wave of ratification that brought us close to 60.
But which countries ratified and which signed the #BBNJ Treaty at UNOC? Find out in our Ratification Tracker.
More on the UNOC Special Treaty event ↩️ #RaceForRatification buff.ly/9RZrSSp
But which countries ratified and which signed the #BBNJ Treaty at UNOC? Find out in our Ratification Tracker.
More on the UNOC Special Treaty event ↩️ #RaceForRatification buff.ly/9RZrSSp
June 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
#UNOC3 saw an unprecedented wave of ratification that brought us close to 60.
But which countries ratified and which signed the #BBNJ Treaty at UNOC? Find out in our Ratification Tracker.
More on the UNOC Special Treaty event ↩️ #RaceForRatification buff.ly/9RZrSSp
But which countries ratified and which signed the #BBNJ Treaty at UNOC? Find out in our Ratification Tracker.
More on the UNOC Special Treaty event ↩️ #RaceForRatification buff.ly/9RZrSSp
Really looking forward to this gathering of the Vienna Ocean community at the sidelines of @esa.int 's Living Planet Symposium. Thanks @envpoluniwien.bsky.social and @iddri.bsky.social for co-organising!
🐳 📽️ We are inviting you to a special screening of "Ocean"
With @univie.ac.at, ech.univie.ac.at @highseasalliance.bsky.social and the Embassy of France in Austria we are diving into the wonderful & diverse world of the ocean 🐠 🪸 🪼
Infos below 👇
With @univie.ac.at, ech.univie.ac.at @highseasalliance.bsky.social and the Embassy of France in Austria we are diving into the wonderful & diverse world of the ocean 🐠 🪸 🪼
Infos below 👇
June 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Really looking forward to this gathering of the Vienna Ocean community at the sidelines of @esa.int 's Living Planet Symposium. Thanks @envpoluniwien.bsky.social and @iddri.bsky.social for co-organising!
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📍 Marietta-Blau-Saal at University of Vienna
🕰️ June 24 - 18:30 - 21:30
👉 Register: lnkd.in/e5UXhwqA
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🕰️ June 24 - 18:30 - 21:30
👉 Register: lnkd.in/e5UXhwqA
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June 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM
📍 Marietta-Blau-Saal at University of Vienna
🕰️ June 24 - 18:30 - 21:30
👉 Register: lnkd.in/e5UXhwqA
@alicevadrot.bsky.social @arnela10.bsky.social @pauldunshirn.bsky.social @felixmuller364.bsky.social @ehildeb.bsky.social @wenwenlyu.bsky.social @carolinhirt.bsky.social @univie.ac.at
🕰️ June 24 - 18:30 - 21:30
👉 Register: lnkd.in/e5UXhwqA
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