What does the BBNJ agreement mean for marine conservation?

While the implementation of the BBNJ Agreement is still in the works, there are opportunities for law experts and scientists to influence the translation of the Agreement's text into action. This joint UQ Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science (CBCS) and Climate Change Research Network (CCRN) hybrid event features a series of short presentations from law experts and conservation scientists on the implications of the BBNJ Agreement on how we enact marine conservation efforts.

Short talks will be led by law experts:

• Dr Ethan Beringen (UQ Law School)

• A/Prof Sarah Lothian (Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources & Security, ANCORS, University of Wollongong)

• Dr Kristine Dalaker (ANCORS, University of Wollongong)

• Dr Danielle Smith (Centre for Policy Futures, UQ)

As well as marine conservation scientists:

• Kristine Buenafe (School of the Environment, UQ)

• A/Prof Daniel Dunn (School of the Environment, UQ)

• Dr Lily Bentley (School of the Environment, UQ)

There will be plenty of opportunities for participants to ask questions. We encourage everyone with an interest in learning more about the BBNJ Agreement to attend, especially Early Career Researchers (ECRs) with an interest in applying their work in this space. There will also be catered lunch for all in-person attendees.