CCAMLR-41/01 Rev. 1 More Info |
CCAMLR Secretariat Strategic Plan 2023–2026 Executive Secretary
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The Secretariat’s existing Strategic Plan runs from 2019 to 2022. In 2022, the Secretariat consulted on a new Strategic Plan for 2023–2026 which is presented here. Similar to the approach for 2019-2022, the strategy includes thematic objectives, which will involve contributions from all departments to deliver specific outcomes; and departmental tasks, which will largely be delivered by Read More
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/02 More Info |
Developing a Code of Conduct for CCAMLR meetings CCAMLR Secretariat
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/03 Rev. 1 More Info |
Examination of the audited financial statements for 2021 Executive Secretary
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/04 More Info |
Review of the 2022 Budget, Draft 2023 Budget and Forecast Budget for 2024 Executive Secretary
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/05 More Info |
Executive Secretary’s Report 2022, including the Fourth Year Implementation Report for the Secretariat’s Strategic Plan (2019–2022) Executive Secretary
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This paper reviews Secretariat activities over 2021/22, providing an update on staffing and delivery of the 2019–2022 Strategic Plan.
The Commission and Scientific Committee should note that the Secretariat has developed a new strategic and staffing plan for 2023–2026, available as a separate document.
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/06 More Info |
Performance Review 2 – summary of outcomes CCAMLR Secretariat
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This paper, and its Annex, provides an updated report on the actions taken by CCAMLR in response to the Second Performance Review recommendations. Most recommendations have seen significant progress or completion with ongoing routine activities.
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/07 More Info |
CCAMLR Staffing and Salary Strategy (2023–2026) Executive Secretary
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In 2018, the Commission agreed to the Secretariat’s 2019–2022 Staffing and Salary Strategy, which included an increase in the number of International Professional staff from 12% in 2018 to 35% by 2022 and 50% by 2026. During 2022, the Secretariat reviewed the performance over the last four years, and developed proposals for the period 2023–2026. Despite the challenges to international Read More
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/08 More Info |
Review of the Rules for Access and Use of CCAMLR Data Chair of the Data Services Advisory Group (DSAG)
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The Scientific Committee requested DSAG to review the Rules for Access and Use of CCAMLR Data for consideration by the Scientific Committee symposium and the Working Groups during their meetings in 2022. This document summarises the feedback received review during the Scientific Committee Symposium 2022, WG-ASAM 2022, WG-SAM 2022, WG EMM 2022, and the Data Read More
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Dr Anton Van de Putte (Belgium)
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Dr Anton Van de Putte (Belgium)
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CCAMLR-41/09 More Info |
Proposal for an extraordinary meeting of the Commission on Spatial Planning and Marine Protected Areas CCAMLR Secretariat and the Chair of the Commission
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Draft terms of reference and proposals for the arrangements for an extraordinary meeting of the Commission are presented. The terms of reference were developed by the Secretariat and the Chair of the Commission as requested in CCAMLR-40, paragraph 7.29. This paper also includes proposed practical arrangements for a meeting to be held in March 2023.
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/10 More Info |
Access to meeting documents CCAMLR Secretariat
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This paper takes into account the discussion at CCAMLR-40 and SC-CAMLR-40 (SC-CAMLR-40, paragraphs 7.5 to 7.9 and SCAF-2021, paragraphs 10 and 11) and discussions in the ‘Access to meeting documents’ e-group.
This paper introduces the concept of using digital object identifiers (DOIs) and makes recommendations to streamline access to meeting documents.
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/11 Rev. 1 More Info |
Arrangements for cooperation with other organisations CCAMLR Secretariat
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The paper describes cooperation under the formal Arrangements and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) that CCAMLR has signed with other regional organisations. The Secretariat recommends that the Scientific Committee and Commission authorise re-signing of the Arrangement with the Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna for another three years.
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/12 More Info |
Options for future meeting arrangements CCAMLR Secretariat
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In 2019, the Commission asked the Secretariat to investigate options to ameliorate the crowding at the October CCAMLR meetings, caused by recent increases in delegate attendance. Several options are offered, one of which (limiting attendance in the meeting rooms, providing overflow seating in the basement and streaming of proceedings to remote audience) is under trial this year. Other options Read More
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/13 Rev. 1 More Info |
Activities of the General Capacity Building Fund (GCBF) – 2021–2022 GCBF Panel
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The GCBF was created as a result of decisions made at CCAMLR-38 (SCAF-2019, paragraph 22). The Panel is required to report on the activities of the Fund during the preceding year.
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/14 Rev. 1 More Info |
Proposed changes to CCAMLR reporting – move to Australian Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards CCAMLR Secretariat
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The purpose of this paper is to document the rationale for, and impact of, the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources moving from International Accounting Standards (also known as International Financial Reporting Standards or IFRS) to the use of Australian Accounting standards (also known as Australian Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards or Read More
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/15 More Info |
CCAMLR Compliance Evaluation Procedure (CCEP) Summary Report and analysis CCAMLR Secretariat
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In accordance with Conservation Measure (CM) 10-10, paragraph 2(i), and the procedure detailed in COMM CIRC 22/53, the Secretariat has prepared the Summary CCAMLR Compliance Report (Summary Report) based on the Draft CCAMLR Compliance Reports (Draft reports), responses received from Contracting Parties, and Contracting Parties’ suggested preliminary compliance status. The Draft reports Read More
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/16 Rev. 2 More Info |
IUU fishing activity and trends in 2021/22 and IUU Vessel Lists CCAMLR Secretariat
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This paper summarises information held by the Secretariat in relation to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and vessel activity relevant to CCAMLR from October 2021 to August 2022. Instances of unidentified fishing gear retrieved in the Convention Area are detailed in Table 1. Communication to non-Contracting Parties and responses received are detailed in Table 2. Proposed Read More
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/17 More Info |
NCP engagement strategy review and plan CCAMLR Secretariat
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This paper reviews the implementation of the non-Contracting Party (NCP) Engagement Strategy for 2020–2022. It is noted that the Secretariat has received a number of responses to the different engagement activities undertaken during this period. An NCP Engagement Strategy for 2023–2024 has been proposed which expands NCP engagement to include States which are involved in the harvest of any Read More
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/18 More Info |
Transhipment implementation report CCAMLR Secretariat
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The Secretariat receives notifications for transhipment activities within the Convention Area in accordance with Conservation Measure (CM) 10-09. The Secretariat maintains a list of all transhipment notifications on the password-protected part of the website in accordance with CM 10-09, paragraph 6. This paper summarises the transhipment notifications received between 1 December 2020 and 30 Read More
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/19 More Info |
Vessel monitoring system (VMS) implementation report CCAMLR Secretariat
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The use of automated satellite-linked vessel monitoring systems (VMS) is required for vessels operating in the Convention Area as per Conservation Measure (CM) 10 04. This paper summarises the implementation of this conservation measure by Members, summarising the number of vessels transmitting VMS data, manually reporting VMS data, notifying of movement between management areas, in addition Read More
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/20 More Info |
CDS Fund expenditure proposal CCAMLR Secretariat
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This paper presents an update of the expenditure from the Catch Documentation Scheme for Dissostichus spp. (CDS) Fund in 2022 and provides a proposal to continue the e-CDS upgrade to be considered for approval by the CDS Fund Review Panel with a cost of A$165 000.
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/21 More Info |
Inspection Implementation Report CCAMLR Secretariat
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The Secretariat reviewed the quality and consistency of the port inspections and System of Inspection Reports received during the CCEP period of 01 July 2021 to 30 June 2022. Recommendations for the improvements for inspection reports are given.
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/22 More Info |
CDS Implementation and Data Analysis CCAMLR Secretariat
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The Catch Documentation Scheme for Dissostichus spp. (CDS) was effectively implemented in 2021 by 16 Member States, 3 Acceding States, and 1 non-Contracting Party (NCP) cooperating with CCAMLR by participating in the CDS. The Secretariat contacted 13 NCPs to seek their engagement in the CDS in 2021.
Analysis of the trends in the CDS data for 2021 identified France as having Read More
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/23 Rev. 1 More Info |
Proposal to amend CM 10-02 Delegation of the Republic of Korea
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The delegation of the Republic of Korea proposes to amend CCAMLR Conservation Measure (CM) 10-02 to make it mandatory for vessels operate in the CCAMLR Convention Area to keep Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) switched on at all times while in the Area to prevent any collision incident and thereby ensuring safety. The revision also allows for the switching off of AIS under extraordinary Read More
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Ms Jung-re Riley Kim (Korea, Republic of)
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Ms Jung-re Riley Kim (Korea, Republic of)
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CCAMLR-41/24 Rev. 1 More Info |
Proposal to amend CM 10-09 Delegation of the Republic of Korea
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The delegation of the Republic of Korea proposes to amend CCAMLR Conservation Measure (CM) 10-09 to encourage Contracting Parties as well as non-Contracting Parties to provide information outlined in paragraph 3 of CM10-02, to the extent possible, for carrier vessels under their flag that engage in transshipment activities in the CCAMLR Convention Area.
A revision was made to paragraph Read More
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Ms Jung-re Riley Kim (Korea, Republic of)
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Ms Jung-re Riley Kim (Korea, Republic of)
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CCAMLR-41/25 Rev. 1 More Info |
Amendments to CCAMLR Conservation Measures 21‐01, 21‐02 and 23‐05 Delegation of the European Union
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This working paper builds on the exchanges that took place at CCAMLR-40 on the proposal by the EU to amend Conservation Measures (CMs) 21-01, 21-02 and 23-05 (CCAMLR-40/22).
CCAMLR CMs currently provide for differing requirements as regards scientific observers:
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Mr Luis Molledo (European Union)
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Mr Luis Molledo (European Union)
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CCAMLR-41/26 Rev. 1 More Info |
Proposal to amend Conservation Measure 26-01 Delegation of the European Union
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The aim of this working paper is to continue the discussions held at CCAMLR-40 on the provisions relating environmental protection, in particular as regards CCAMLR Conservation Measure (CM) 26-01.
The EU considers that additional amendments are possible to this CM because according to article 9.2 (i) of the CAMLR Convention, the Read More
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Mr Luis Molledo (European Union)
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Mr Luis Molledo (European Union)
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CCAMLR-41/27 More Info |
Draft conservation measure for an East Antarctic Marine Protected Area Delegations of Australia, the European Union and its Member States, India, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, the USA and Uruguay |
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CCAMLR-41/28 More Info |
Draft conservation measure establishing a Marine Protected Area across the Weddell Sea region Delegations of the EU and its Member States, Norway, Uruguay, Australia, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, the USA, Republic of Korea, India and Ukraine |
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CCAMLR-41/29 More Info |
Antarctic Blue Carbon Delegation of the United Kingdom
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The Southern Ocean plays a globally important role in climate regulation, removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and storing some of this carbon for centuries or millennia. ‘Blue carbon’ refers to the carbon stored in the bodies of marine organisms and in biogenic Read More
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Ms Kylie Bamford (United Kingdom)
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Ms Kylie Bamford (United Kingdom)
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CCAMLR-41/30 More Info |
Proposed update to Conservation Measure 24-04 (2017) on Establishing time-limited Special Areas for Scientific Study in newly exposed marine areas following ice shelf retreat or collapse Delegation of the United Kingdom, Republic of Korea, the European Union and its Member States, Australia and the USA
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This paper proposes an update to Conservation Measure 24-04 to extend its application to the whole Antarctic continental coast, in order to provide for the designation of Special Areas for Scientific Study in all regions where ice shelf collapse or retreat may occur.
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Ms Kylie Bamford (United Kingdom)
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Ms Kylie Bamford (United Kingdom)
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CCAMLR-41/31 Rev. 1 More Info |
Proposed workshop on integrating climate change and ecosystem interactions into CCAMLR science Delegations of the United Kingdom, Australia, France, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden and the USA
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Evaluating the effects of climate change on Antarctic marine living resources is a priority topic for CCAMLR and was identified by the recent Scientific Committee Symposium as a key area of research. Acknowledging the need to better coordinate, target and integrate scientific advice on climate change, and recognising that a focused workshop would enable progress to be made, this Read More
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Ms Kylie Bamford (United Kingdom)
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Ms Kylie Bamford (United Kingdom)
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CCAMLR-41/32 Rev. 1 More Info |
Resolution on climate change Delegations of the EU and its Member States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Chile, New Zealand, Norway, the USA, Uruguay and the Republic of Korea |
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CCAMLR-41/33 More Info |
Proposal to amend CM 10-03 (2019) – Port inspections of fishing vessels carrying Antarctic marine living Resources Delegation of New Zealand |
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CCAMLR-41/34 More Info |
Revised proposal for a conservation measure establishing a Marine Protected Area in Domain 1 (Western Antarctic Peninsula and South Scotia Arc) Delegations of Argentina and Chile
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This paper contains the proposed draft Conservation Measure establishing a Marine Protected Area in Domain 1 (Western Antarctic Peninsula and South Scotia Arc) as presented in the year 2020 (CCAMLR-39/08 Rev. 1). In addition this paper contains an update in the background information supporting the proposal.
The revised version of the D1MPA proposal was presented in 2020, and addresses Read More
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Mr Javier De Cicco (Argentina)
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Mr Fausto Lopez Crozet (Argentina)
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CCAMLR-41/35 More Info |
Improving the CCAMLR Compliance Evaluation Procedure through proposed amendments to Conservation Measure 10-10 Delegations of the European Union, the Republic of Korea and the USA
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The delegations of the European Union, the Republic of Korea, and the United States propose to amend Conservation Measure (CM) 10-10 to focus the CCAMLR Compliance Evaluation Procedure (CCEP) on Contracting Parties’ responses to compliance issues identified in the annual Draft CCAMLR Compliance Report prepared by the Secretariat. In recent years, CCAMLR has spent considerable time during the Read More
Submitted By:
Dr Lauren Fields (United States of America)
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Ms Elizabeth Phelps (United States of America)
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CCAMLR-41/36 Rev. 1 More Info |
Proposals for improved management of CCAMLR’s krill fisheries Delegations of the USA and Australia
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As CCAMLR updates the management strategy for the Antarctic krill fisheries to potentially increase catch limits in Subarea 48.1, it should make concomitant improvements in the transparency and operational standards of the fisheries to ensure that the prosecution of the krill fisheries is in accordance with the principles of conservation in Article II. We propose revising Read More
Submitted By:
Dr Lauren Fields (United States of America)
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Ms Elizabeth Phelps (United States of America)
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CCAMLR-41/37 More Info |
Comments on the revision of Conservation Measure (CM) 51-07 Delegation of the Russian Federation
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The revision of CM 51-07 seeking to modify fisheries management in Subarea 48.1 by introducing a value for acceptable krill catches is neither consistent with the statute of CM 51-07 nor compatible with CM 51-01.
The changes to CM 51-01 and a possible update or replacement of CM 51-07 require krill resource surveys in Read More
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Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)
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Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)
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CCAMLR-41/38 More Info |
Comments and proposals on the classification of toothfish fishery nomenclature under the CCAMLR regulatory framework Delegation of the Russian Federation
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To date, the CCAMLR Regulatory Framework does not have a clear and transparent classification of fisheries, which has led to disagreements in understanding the different types of fisheries. To support and enhance the activities of the e-group "Regulatory Framework and clarification on fisheries nomenclature" established by the Commission (CCAMLR-38, Read More
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Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)
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Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)
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CCAMLR-41/39 More Info |
Comments on management procedures for toothfish fisheries in Statistical Subareas 88.1 and 88.2. Revision to Conservation Measure 31-02 Delegation of the Russian Federation
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The Russian Federation draws attention to a recurrent situation where, despite the Secretariat's catch and fishing effort monitoring, there has been overfishing of toothfish in the fisheries, reaching up to 20% in recent seasons and 26% in Subarea 88.2 SSRU H.
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Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)
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Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)
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CCAMLR-41/40 More Info |
Comments on the status of South Orkney Islands southern shelf (SOISS) MPA RMP Delegation of the Russian Federation
Abstract:
The Marine Protected Area on the southern shelf of the South Orkney Islands (SOISS MPA) established by CCAMLR in Subarea 48.2 on the initiative of the United Kingdom has existed for more than 13 years (Conservation Measure (СМ) 91-03, 2009). However, several scientific and legal aspects of this MPA, the first CCAMLR-established MPA, remain unclear Read More
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Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)
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Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)
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CCAMLR-41/41 More Info |
Comments and proposals by the Russian Federation on regulating unified criteria for establishing MPAs in the CCAMLR Convention Area Delegation of the Russian Federation
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Based on an analysis of the legal and scientific aspects of the current situation regarding the establishment of MPAs in the Convention Area, this paper considers procedural and implementation measures to manage a single process for the scientifically based designation of MPAs and to regulate their operation by the CCAMLR Commission.
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Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)
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Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)
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CCAMLR-41/42 More Info |
Report of the Standing Committee on Administration and Finance (SCAF)
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Ms Belinda Blackburn (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/43 More Info |
Report of the Standing Committee on Implementation and Compliance (SCIC)
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Ms Belinda Blackburn (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/44 Rev. 1 More Info |
Report of the Forty-first meeting of the Scientific Committee (Hobart, Australia, 24 to 28 October 2022)
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/BG/01 More Info |
Summary Report Forty-fourth Antarctic Treaty Consultative Parties Meeting (Berlin, Germany, 24 May to 2 June 2022) Executive Secretary
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/BG/02 More Info |
Aerial surveillance patrols undertaken by New Zealand during the 2021/22 Ross Sea CCAMLR season Delegation of New Zealand
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The New Zealand Government undertakes regular aerial surveillance patrols in the Ross Sea region in support of CCAMLR’s fisheries management and conservation objectives. This paper summarises the two aerial patrol activities carried out during the 2021/22 toothfish fisheries season.
Submitted By:
Ms Monique Messina (New Zealand)
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Ms Monique Messina (New Zealand)
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CCAMLR-41/BG/03 More Info |
Summary of activities of the Commission during the 2021/22 intersessional period – Report of the Chair Chair of the Commission
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/BG/04 More Info |
Fishery Notifications 2022/23 CCAMLR Secretariat
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The Secretariat received fishery notifications for research fisheries, exploratory fisheries for toothfish and krill fisheries for 2022/23 CCAMLR season. This paper provides a summary of all fishery notifications, with full details available to authenticated users through the CCAMLR website Fishery Notifications.
Submitted By:
Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/BG/05 More Info |
Vessel monitoring system (VMS) unit details survey results CCAMLR Secretariat
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The use of automated satellite-based vessel monitoring systems (VMS) is mandatory for vessels operating in the Convention Area as per Conservation Measure 10-04. This paper summarises results from a voluntary survey which was distributed as part of a recommendation by SCIC at CCAMLR-40 (CCAMLR-40/17, Annex B). It provides an overview of the predominant VMS units used by Members operating in Read More
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/BG/06 More Info |
Report of the CCAMLR Observer to the 35th meeting of FAO Committee on Fisheries (COFI) and the 9th meeting of the Regional Fishery Bodies Secretariats’ Network (RSN) Executive Secretary
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A summary is presented of key elements of interest to CCAMLR covered by the 35th session of the FAO COFI and the 9th meeting of the RSN.
Submitted By:
Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/BG/07 More Info |
Calendar of meetings CCAMLR Secretariat
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/BG/08 More Info |
Website update CCAMLR Secretariat
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This paper presents an update on work done on the CCAMLR website.
Submitted By:
Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/BG/09 More Info |
Report from the CCAMLR Observer (USA) on key issues from the 2021 International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) Annual Meeting (Virtual meeting, 15 to 23 November 2021) CCAMLR Observer (USA)
Submitted By:
Dr Lauren Fields (United States of America)
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Ms Elizabeth Phelps (United States of America)
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CCAMLR-41/BG/10 More Info |
Report from the CCAMLR Observer (USA) on the outcomes from the Eighteenth Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) (Virtual meeting, 1 to 7 December 2021) CCAMLR Observer (USA)
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Dr Lauren Fields (United States of America)
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Ms Elizabeth Phelps (United States of America)
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CCAMLR-41/BG/11 More Info |
Ten years of the CCAMLR Compliance Evaluation Procedure (CCEP) CCAMLR Secretariat
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This paper provides a brief 10-year history and review of the CCAMLR Compliance Evaluation Procedure (CCEP), as well as outlining the general flow of the process. Since implementation of the CCEP, increased transparency, accountability and compliance has ensued, with constant review and improvement critical to the continued success of the CCEP. This paper highlights both historical and current Read More
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/BG/12 More Info |
Reconciliation of CDS data with monthly fine-scale catch and effort data CCAMLR Secretariat
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As requested by WG-FSA-2019, a reconciliation was undertaken for all available data between the Dissostichus spp. Catch Documentation Scheme (CDS) and monthly fine-scale catch and effort data. The analysis identified that at a season level, the reconciliations had a difference of less than 5%. Further, the majority of these seasonal differences were less than 1%, with a fishery-level Read More
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/BG/13 Rev. 1 More Info |
Trade data analysis – Report of global toothfish trade data CCAMLR Secretariat
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This paper provides analysis on the data collated by the United Nations Commodity Trade Statistics (UN COMTRADE) from publicly released sources for the trade of toothfish products from 2019 to 2021. The analysis has identified that in the past calendar year (2021), toothfish was most commonly traded as an unprocessed frozen product which could be in various mean unit values of US$18.66/kg for Read More
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Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/BG/14 More Info |
CCAMLR Observer Report (Argentina) to the resumed Fifth Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly of the of the United Nations Environment Programme (Nairobi, Kenya, 28 February to 2 March 2022) Delegation of Argentina
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The aim of this paper is to summarise the items addressed during the resumed Fifth Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly of the of the United Nations Environment Programme (Nairobi, Kenya, 28 February – 2 March 2022). In an attempt to end plastic pollution, by means of Resolution 5/14 adopted by consensus, it was resolved to convene an Read More
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Ms Maria Isabel Molina Carranza (Argentina)
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Mr Fausto Lopez Crozet (Argentina)
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CCAMLR-41/BG/15 More Info |
Report from the CCAMLR Observer (European Union) on the 9th Meeting of the Parties to the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) (Hybrid Format, 4 to 8 July 2022) CCAMLR Observer (European Union) |
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CCAMLR-41/BG/16 More Info |
Monitoring, control and surveillance procedures carried out by the State of Chile during the 2021/22 season Delegation of Chile
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In compliance with the commitments undertaken within the framework of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR), the State of Chile conducts Fishing Inspection Operations in the area of the Convention.The pandemic has not prevented naval officers aboard OPV-83 Marinero Read More
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Ms Christine Stockins
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Ms Christine Stockins
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CCAMLR-41/BG/17 More Info |
Observer comments on the CCAMLR Decision Making Process Submitted by COLTO and ASOC
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Since it was established in 1982, CCAMLR has been at the forefront of adopting world-leading Antarctic science and conservation measures thanks to the work of its Members over many years. However, in recent years progress on some major issues has been hampered by one or two Members repeatedly not joining consensus. For both ASOC and COLTO, the breakdown of consensus- Read More
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Mr Rhys Arangio
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Mr Rhys Arangio
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CCAMLR-41/BG/18 More Info |
Approaches to evaluate and strengthen RFMO Compliance Process and Performance – A toolkit and recommendations Delegation of the Republic of Korea on behalf of the co-authors
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Although CCAMLR is not a regional fisheries management organization, it features elements that are employed by RFMOs such as a compliance evaluation system. As SCIC is going to review CCAMLR's Compliance Evaluation Procedure this year, the tools and recommendations contained in this Report will provide useful information for Members in considering improving the CCEP.
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Submitted By:
Ms Jung-re Riley Kim (Korea, Republic of)
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Ms Jung-re Riley Kim (Korea, Republic of)
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CCAMLR-41/BG/19 More Info |
Support to CCAMLR to identify and deter illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities that undermine the objective of the CAMLR Convention INTERPOL and CCAMLR Secretariat
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In 2019, European Union (EU) provided a grant of €100 000 to support CCAMLR to identify and deter illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities that undermine the objectives of the CAMLR Convention. In order to meet the objectives of the grant, INTERPOL was contracted for 2020–2021 (with a no-cost extension granted to June 2022 due to Covid-19 pandemic). The EU has provided an Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/BG/20 More Info |
Ross Sea Region Marine Protected Area Research and Monitoring Plan Delegations of Italy, New Zealand and the USA |
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CCAMLR-41/BG/21 More Info |
International Maritime Organisation: Safety measures on vessels not certified under the SOLAS Convention Delegation of New Zealand |
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CCAMLR-41/BG/22 More Info |
Cooperation to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and enhance compliance monitoring CCAMLR Secretariat
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This paper provides an overview of Secretariat engagement with international and regional organisations to enhance our cooperation and collaboration to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and the trade in IUU fish products related to the CAMLR Convention Area.
Submitted By:
Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/BG/23 More Info |
Revisiting the establishment of MPAs in the Southern Ocean Delegation of the People’s Republic of China |
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CCAMLR-41/BG/24 More Info |
The development of Research and Monitoring Plan for CCAMLR MPAs Delegation of the People’s Republic of China |
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CCAMLR-41/BG/25 More Info |
Proposal to improve the draft Research and Monitoring Plan for the Ross Sea region Marine Protected Area Delegation of the People’s Republic of China |
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CCAMLR-41/BG/26 More Info |
The conservation of the Antarctic marine living resources as the objective of the Convention Delegations of Argentina and Chile
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The purpose of this document is to reflect on the objective of the CAMLR Convention, with the aim in mind to reach a common understanding that allows us to make decisions by consensus that facilitate reaching that objective.
The CCAMLR objective is the conservation of the Antarctic marine Read More
Submitted By:
Mr Francisco Berguño (Chile)
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Mr Francisco Berguño (Chile)
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CCAMLR-41/BG/27 More Info |
Report from the CCAMLR Observer (Australia) to the 5th Special Session and 26th Annual Meetings and the 4th Special Session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) (Videoconference, 29 November 2021) CCAMLR Observer (Australia) |
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CCAMLR-41/BG/28 More Info |
Report from the CCAMLR Observer (Australia) to the Seventh Session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (MoP7) (virtual, 9 to 13 May 2022) CCAMLR Observer (Australia) |
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CCAMLR-41/BG/29 More Info |
ASPAs 152/153: Western Bransfield Strait and Dallmann Bay: Highlights of scientific research results Delegation of the USA
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WG-EMM 2022 expressed an interest in the results of scientific research that has taken place within ASPAs 152 and 153 (WG-EMM-2022, para 3.2). The management plans of the two ASPAs were established in 1991 as important sites for studies of the composition, structure, and dynamics of marine benthic communities. The Areas are recognized as important spawning grounds for several fish species, Read More
Submitted By:
Dr Polly A. Penhale (United States of America)
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Ms Elizabeth Phelps (United States of America)
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CCAMLR-41/BG/30 More Info |
Implementation of the national Antarctic program of Ukraine in the conditions of military aggression of the Russian Federation Delegation of Ukraine
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In this paper Ukraine outlines the main challenges faced by its National Antarctic Program in the context of a prolonged hybrid war and the current full-scale military intervention of the Russian Federation.
Such document was originally presented by Ukraine at the Read More
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Dr Kostiantyn Demianenko (Ukraine)
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Mr Artem Ogorodnik (Ukraine)
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CCAMLR-41/BG/31 More Info |
ASOC Report to CCAMLR Submitted by ASOC
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ASOC has submitted six background papers to CCAMLR-41. These papers highlight several key issues for CCAMLR, including: management of the krill fishery, the designation of marine protected areas, decision making processes in CCAMLR, and guidelines adopted by the International Maritime Organisation for fishing vessels operating in polar waters. During the intersessional period Read More
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Ms Claire Christian
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Ms Claire Christian
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CCAMLR-41/BG/32 More Info |
Marine protected areas: A global and regional imperative for CCAMLR Submitted by ASOC
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CCAMLR is now ten years past the agreed 2012 deadline to establish a representative system of MPAs in the Southern Ocean agreed in 2009. CCAMLR’s greatest achievement in marine protection, the designation of the world’s largest MPA in the Ross Sea, is an example of global leadership. However, the fact that the three MPA proposals under discussion have not been designated Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Claire Christian
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Ms Claire Christian
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CCAMLR-41/BG/33 More Info |
Comments on the revised proposal for a conservation measure establishing a MPA in the Domain 1 (comments regarding document CCAMLR-41/34) Delegation of the Russian Federation
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Despite lengthy scientific discussions regarding the establishment of an D1MPA, there are still issues related to the scientific and legal aspects of this MPA that require clarification.
Taking into account the above, we consider it appropriate to make a number of comments in Read More
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Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)
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Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)
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CCAMLR-41/BG/34 More Info |
Fishing vessels and the International Guidelines for Safety Measures for Fishing Vessels of 24 m in length and over Operating in Polar Waters Submitted by ASOC
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In 2021, the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee approved the Guidelines for safety measures for fishing vessels of 24m in length and over operating in polar waters. It is important that these Guidelines now be followed by CCAMLR Members. In addition to the development of these guidelines, the IMO has further considered the development of Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Claire Christian
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Ms Claire Christian
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CCAMLR-41/BG/35 More Info |
Comments on the draft of the conservation measure for an East Antarctic marine protected area Delegation of the Russian Federation
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Despite lengthy scientific discussions regarding the establishment of an East Antarctic Marine Protected Area (the EAMPA), there are still issues related to the scientific and legal aspects of this MPA that require clarification. Read More
Submitted By:
Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)
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Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)
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CCAMLR-41/BG/36 More Info |
Patagonian toothfish fishing in Subarea 48.3 in the current season contravenes Conservation Measure 31-01 Delegation of Argentina
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At CCAMLR-40, due to a lack of consensus, the Commission was unable to re-adopt conservation measure (CM) 41-02, which should have established catch limits for Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) in Subarea 48.3 for the 2021/2022 fishing season. However, vessels flying the flag of the United Kingdom carried out fishing operations in this subarea despite the absence of this CM that Read More
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Ms Cynthia Mulville (Argentina)
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Mr Fausto Lopez Crozet (Argentina)
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CCAMLR-41/BG/37 More Info |
Explanatory Note by Singapore to the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resource (CCAMLR) Submitted by Singapore |
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CCAMLR-41/BG/38 More Info |
Report by CCAMLR Observer (Norway) on the 40th Annual Meeting of the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) (Hybrid meeting, 9 to 12 November 2021) CCAMLR Observer (Norway) |
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CCAMLR-41/BG/39 More Info |
Reporte de pesca de investigación de bacalao de profundidad en aguas de jurisdicción nacional Delegación de Ecuador |
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CCAMLR-41/BG/40 Rev. 1 More Info |
Chair’s Guide to the schedule, annotated agenda and summary of papers Chair of the Commission
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This document contains information on the order of business for the Commission meeting in October 2022. This type of Guide was requested by the Heads of Delegation meeting on 20 October 2019.
Submitted By:
Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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CCAMLR-41/BG/41 More Info |
Report from the CCAMLR Observer (EU) to the 44th annual meeting of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) (Porto, Portugal, 19 to 23 September 2022) CCAMLR Observer (EU) |
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CCAMLR-41/BG/42 More Info |
WSMPA Phase 2: Update on progress Delegation of Norway
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Ms Astrid Charlotte Høgestøl (Norway)
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Ms Mette Strengehagen (Norway)
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CCAMLR-41/BG/43 More Info |
Harmonisation of conservation measures in the Antarctic Peninsula Region Chair of the Scientific Committee on behalf of the krill workplan harmonisation subgroup
Submitted By:
Ms Belinda Blackburn (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)
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SC-CAMLR-41/12 More Info |
Proposals for the interim revision of CM 51-01 and CM 51-07 as a first trail of the new krill management approach in 2022 Delegation of the People’s Republic of China
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To finalize the first trail of the new krill management approach for Subarea 48.1, text changes to the current conservation measures CM 51-01 and CM 51-07 were proposed with some rationales given. It is proposed that (i) the 2022 interim revision for Subarea 48.1 be valid for two years to allow for adequate time be given for its refinement Read More
Submitted By:
Dr Yi-Ping Ying (China)
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Dr Xianyong Zhao (China)
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SC-CAMLR-41/BG/07 More Info |
2022 Report to SC-CAMLR-41 and CCAMLR-41 by the Association of Responsible Krill harvesting companies (ARK) Submitted by ARK |
4.2, 11.2.1 |
SC-CAMLR-41/BG/08 More Info |
ARK recommendations for improving transparency and safety in the CCAMLR krill fishery Submitted by ARK |
4.2, 11.2.1 |
SC-CAMLR-41/BG/09 More Info |
Moving forward with the new krill management strategy Submitted by ARK |
4.2, 11.2.1 |
SC-CAMLR-41/BG/13 More Info |
Report to CCAMLR by Oceanites, Inc. — State of Antarctic Penguins 2022 Submitted by Oceanites
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Oceanites’s State of Antarctic Penguins 2022 report summarizes the present status – population size and population trends – of Antarctica’s five penguin species, continent-wide and in key regions.
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Mr Ron Naveen
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SC-CAMLR-41/BG/19 More Info |
The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) Annual Report to CCAMLR 2021/2022 Submitted by SCAR
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This paper presents the annual report of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) to CCAMLR, providing information on recent and future activities of relevance to the Scientific Committee and the Commission.
Submitted By:
Dr Susie Grant
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Rosemary Nash
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SC-CAMLR-41/BG/21 More Info |
Antarctic Climate Change and the Environment: A Decadal Synopsis Submitted by SCAR
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A major update by SCAR to the Antarctic Climate Change and the Environment (ACCE) report has been compiled. This Background Paper provides an infographic summary of the ACCE Decadal Synopsis, key findings relevant to CCAMLR, and a series of recommendations derived from these findings. CCAMLR Members are among those best placed to be the voice of the state of the environment of the southern Read More
Submitted By:
Dr Susie Grant
Approved By:
Rosemary Nash
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SC-CAMLR-41/BG/29 More Info |
Finer-scale krill fishery management, enhanced monitoring and additional measures to protect the krill-based ecosystem Submitted by ASOC
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Given the tremendous uncertainties facing the krill-based ecosystem, ASOC recommends the following to ensure precautionary management of the krill fishery:
- SC-CAMLR should complete the krill work plan agreed in 2019, and CCAMLR should agree on a new precautionary conservation measure to replace CM Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Claire Christian
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Ms Claire Christian
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