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DOALOS is implementing activities, funded by the European Union, to support developing States in turning the BBNJ Agreement into action by assessing needs and priorities (1)

Synthetic media and intellectual property (IP) took center stage at the twelfth session of the WIPO Conversation on IP and Frontier Technologies. More than 1,700 attendees from across the world participated in the Conference last week, sharing experiences, identifying

🏴‍☠️🧬The WHO Bureau’s draft for the PABS Annex weakens global equity: no standard contracts, no traceability or transparency, and loopholes that could allow biopiracy. A system meant to ensure equal footing risks becoming another one-sided deal. See TWN's full analysis of the

Does the EU AI Act apply to AI agents? The Commission’s initial views seem to suggest AI agents might not always qualify as an AI system. MEP Lagodinsky asked the Commission to clarify its position and warned about a potential misalignment. https://t.co/0dYLfGcTAw

📢Today, the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) for the #pandemictreaty started its 3rd meeting to develop a Pathogen Access and Benefits Sharing (PABS) Annex. The meeting takes place on 3-7 Nov in Geneva. 🧵

🔵 Just announced: Hosted by the Nippon Foundation and co-organized by @IocUnesco as part of the #OceanDecade, the ‘Island States Ocean Summit: Sustainable Ocean Action for Resilient Islands’ will take place on 3-4 June 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. 👉 https://t.co/ldYsq4JYim

Have you visited DOSI’s Virtual Booth at the #COP30 Ocean Pavilion? 🌍 🔹 Ask one of our experts your #DeepSea questions 🔹 Dive into our webinars, policy briefs, podcasts, and more 👉 https://t.co/ru9a7Fbv4o

Today, our partner Federica Casolari from @aberdeenuni gave a presentation at the European Conference on Marine Natural Products (ECMNP) focusing on "The new UN BBNJ Agreement: A Scientist's Guide To Policy Developments" Check out some pictures below!

Webinar Reminder! FTO are hosting a webinar with the Ocean & Climate Platform focused on marine carbon dioxide removal: Thursday, Nov 6, 15:00-16:00 (CET) Blue Carbon: Navigating risks and responsibilities in geoengineering solutions. Register here:

Why does the #HighSeasTreaty matter to Indigenous Peoples? 🎙️ In our latest video, Native Hawaiian activist Uncle Sol shares how Indigenous wisdom connects deeply with the ocean and why their knowledge and traditions must be part of the decision-making. #60toGlobal #BBNJ

Members of our Scotland Committee met with @ScotHumanRights Commissioners today to discuss shared priorities and future ways of working. See our Strategic Plan for more on our work for 2025-28: https://t.co/0FoBjRqybE More info on our Scotland Committee: https://t.co/8zFV9myZ7s

#BBNJ was everywhere at the #IUCNCongress! From the opening ceremony to side events, conversations focused on the crucial phase of implementation and #MPAs. Our MPA coordinator, Tekau Frere, reflects on some of the outcomes from the congress. Read more:

STATEMENT regarding @UNCTAD and #OEIGWG As #UNCTAD16 develops in Geneva, as SR on right to a #healthyenvironment along @SRclimatechange and @ProfSuryaDeva we call to prioritize people, #HumanRights and 🌍 Statement 👇🏽 https://t.co/XL6AESoS3S

How can IP fuel #ClimateAction? Researchers from #OpenAIR have landed a $2.5M @SSHRC_CRSH Partnership Grant for the Canada-Africa Partnership on IP for Climate Action, advancing climate justice through inclusive innovation Led by @uOttawa's Profs. @jdebeer & @chidi_oguamanam

We’re excited to invite you to the 2025 Open AIR Annual Lecture at @CDTSuOttawaCLTS Theme: Rethinking Innovation for Africa’s AI Age: Openness, Communication & Technocoloniality When: Oct 23 from 11:30–12:50 PM EST Where: 57 louis Pasteur, Fauteux Hall 302 Speaker: @HerveMboa

The ocean connects us all, and the High Seas Treaty is an example of what successful multilateralism can help accomplish when we come together. @MonicaMedinaDC shares why the Treaty represents a once-in-a-generation chance to secure our ocean’s future. #60ToGlobal #BBNJ

Waverley: the world’s last ocean-going paddle steamer. Our walk home tonight “er… just happened” to coincide with her glorious arrival through Tower Bridge once again. She’s doing a return trip to Southend tmrw, then home to the Clyde until next year. It’s the best ship, of all.

DOALOS is implementing activities, funded by the European Union, to strengthen the capacity of developing States to become Party to and implement the BBNJ Agreement.

📢Today, the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG2) for the #pandemictreaty kicked off a week of informal meetings in Geneva to develop a Pathogen Access and Benefits Sharing (PABS) Annex. Here's a brief update! 🧵