He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with Professor Haines’ loved ones and his legacy on the protection of human rights at sea lives on. (2/2)

or who are otherwise interested in this side event/issue paper, limited seats to participate online are available: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

With Giuseppe Sernia, Niels Peters Williams, @dkachelriess.bsky.social, Cymie Payne, Matteo Pasquali, Ted Schmitt, and Julio Cordano (6/6)

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

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

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

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