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#CountdowntoCOP1 has officially begun, with just 73 days until #BBNJCOP1.

Join #HSA as we share all the essential information you need to know about the #HighSeasTreaty and COP1.

Explore the must-know details: https://shorturl.at/EYHzM
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October 30, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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Build your knowledge of the #HighSeasTreaty and #BBNJCOP1 in our new #LetsTalkBBNJ webinar.

This joint session led by the High Seas Alliance and our members breaks down the Agreement, its pillars and COP1.

🗓️22 Oct, 2pm AEDT
🔗Register https://bit.ly/4dVhGbS
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October 14, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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Happy #WorldOctopusDay! 🐙

We love all #Ocean life, but octopuses are close to our hearts. Meet Octavia, our #RaceforRatification mascot, who cheered the #HighSeasTreaty all the way to international law.

Next stop: #BBNJCOP1, and putting the Treaty to work to protect species like her.
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October 8, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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Ahead of #BBNJCOP1, we need interim arrangements to prevent delays in implementing the #HighSeasTreaty, including electing Subsidiary Body members and strengthening the Clearing-House Mechanism.

Full policy brief: https://highseasalliance.org/resources/deep-dives-bbnj-cop1/
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October 1, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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Congratulations to #Canada on officially ratifying the #HighSeasTreaty, bringing us to a total of 98 ratifications! 🇨🇦

Every country that ratifies gets to participate at #BBNJCOP1 to build the legal foundation to make #HighSeas protection a reality.

highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratification/
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September 23, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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Book your place for the next Let’s Talk BBNJ webinar: Marine Genetic Resources (MGRs).

The third Treaty Pillar provides a framework for monitoring the collection, use and sharing of MGRs.

💻Build your understanding before #BBNJCOP1: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cueG31LFSVOVPdkUxm5SHQ
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September 24, 2026 at 12:05 AM
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Germany, Papua New Guinea and Zimbabwe have become the latest nations to ratify the #HighSeasTreaty!

With the Treaty in force, every ratification brings us closer to universal ratification. Ratifying now guarantees these nations a seat at #BBNJCOP1.

highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratification/
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September 23, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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🌊Join us for the next “Let’s Talk BBNJ” session, exploring #HighSeas marine genetic resources and digital sequence information.

Learn more about this core pillar of the Treaty ahead of #BBNJCOP1.

📅29 Sept, 7:30 AM EDT
💻Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cueG31LFSVOVPdkUxm5SHQ
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September 15, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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🎹 🎶 As part of our celebratory reception during #LCAW2026, EM The Master released her new song, "Don't Stop Now", calling on all nations to ratify the #HighSeasTreaty ahead of #BBNJCoP1.

The song is available on all streaming platforms. Listen now: https://shorturl.at/WgBOw
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June 23, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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🌊 Der deutsche Bundesrat ebnet nun auch den weiteren Weg für Deutschlands Beitritt zum BBNJ-Abkommen! Ein wichtiges Signal während der #PrepCom3 in NY, der letzten Sitzung vor #BBNJCOP1. OceanCare begrüsst diesen Schritt.
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March 27, 2026 at 6:15 PM