The Third BBNJ Symposium 2026

Plymouth Marine Laboratory’s Prof. Ana Queirós and Prof. Matt Frost will participate in the symposium, leading a side event titled ‘A climate-smart pathway for BBNJ’ and contributing their expertise to the Symposium discussions on science-led implementation.

With the BBNJ Agreement entering into force just two months prior to this event, the 2026 symposium will focus on “The Role of Science and Knowledge in BBNJ Implementation.” The meeting builds on discussions initiated at the first symposium in 2023 (Edinburgh, UK) and continued in 2025 (Singapore).

As momentum grows towards effective implementation of the Agreement, this international symposium series plays a key role in fostering dialogue, sharing knowledge, and strengthening readiness among states and stakeholders.

For further information and to view the draft programme, visit: https://bbnjsymposium.org/2026.