CCAMLR-44

The Chair of the Commission will welcome delegates from CCAMLR Members, observers from CCAMLR Acceding States, observers from non-Contracting Parties (NCPs) and international organisations invited in accordance with the decision taken last year (CCAMLR-43, paragraphs 12.6 to 12.8 and COMM CIRC 25/xx).
The meeting will be opened by Her Excellency the Hon. Barbara Baker, Governor of Tasmania.

The Provisional Agendas for the 44th Meeting of the Commission, the meeting of the Standing Committee on Implementation and Compliance (SCIC) and the meeting of the Standing Committee on Administration and Finance (SCAF) were prepared and distributed in accordance with Rules 15 and 17 of the Commission’s Rules of Procedure. Following the opening of the meeting, the Commission will adopt these agendas.

The Depositary, Australia, will report on the status of the Convention.

The Chair will report on intersessional activities.

Members proposing new conservation measures may make a short presentation on their proposals to facilitate discussions in the first week of the meeting.

This item is retained on the agenda as per CCAMLR-43 paragraphs 2.16 – 2.17). The Chair will report on actions taken in the intersessional to ensure equal right to representation of all Members in accordance with the Convention (CCAMLR-43 paragraphs 12.12 – 12.13).

In 1996, the Commission agreed that reflection on the objectives of the Convention is an important requisite of each annual meeting.

The Commission will review progress with the recommendations of the Second Performance Review (PR2, 2017) and proposals for further performance reviews.

The Commission will note the Report of the Scientific Committee and, as appropriate, endorse its recommendations.

The Commission will consider the advice of the Scientific Committee for each of the Areas 48, 58 and 88, in respect of the status and trends in the krill fishery, krill stock status, the new krill management approach, and consideration of management measures such as catch limits. The Committee may recommend changes to existing or new conservation measures relating to krill fishery management.

The Commission will consider the advice of the Scientific Committee for each of the Areas 48, 58 and 88, in respect of the progress of status and trends of established, exploratory and research finfish fisheries, assessments of the status of targeted finfish stocks, and the management of finfish fisheries, including consideration of catch limits. The Committee may recommend changes to existing or new conservation measures relating to finfish fishery management, including recommendations on research plans under Conservation Measure (CM) 21-01 and research proposals under CM 24-01.

The Commission will consider the advice of the Scientific Committee in respect of non-target species impacted by fishing including fish and invertebrate bycatch, incidental mortality of birds and mammals and vulnerable marine ecosystems.

The Commission will consider the advice of the Scientific Committee on ecosystem issues not directly associated with fishing activities, including CEMP and marine debris monitoring.

The Commission will review the implementation of existing adopted MPAs and consider any advice of the Scientific Committee on these MPAs.

The Commission will review proposals for new MPAs and consider any advice of the Scientific Committee on these proposals.

The Commission will consider other spatial management issues, including Antarctic Specially Managed Area (ASMA)/Antarctic Specially Protected Area (ASPA) designation or the establishment of newly exposed marine areas following ice-shelf retreat or collapse as Special Areas for Scientific Study (CM 24-04).

The Commission will consider the advice and recommendations of the Scientific Committee, and any other contributions, in respect of the impacts of climate change on the conservation of Antarctic marine living resources.

The Commission will note the report of SCIC and, as appropriate, endorse its recommendations. The Commission will consider any recommendations from SCIC for changes to existing conservation measures, or for new conservation measures, including with respect to notifications.

The Commission shall consider the Provisional CCAMLR Compliance Report agreed by SCIC and adopt a CCAMLR Compliance Report.

The Commission will review advice on IUU fishing from SCIC and the Scientific Committee. The Commission will approve an NCP-IUU Vessel List and CP-IUU Vessel List for 2025/26.

The Commission will consider the advice and recommendations of SCIC and the Scientific Committee in respect of CCAMLR’s Scheme of International Scientific Observation.

The Commission will consider the advice and recommendations of SCIC, SCAF and the Scientific Committee in respect of existing conservation measures, policies, guidelines and resolutions and shall adopt a Schedule of Conservation Measures in Force for 2025/26.

The Commission will consider the advice and recommendations of SCIC, SCAF and the Scientific Committee in respect of proposals for new conservation measures, policies, guidelines or resolutions and shall adopt a Schedule of Conservation Measures in Force for 2025/26.

The Commission will note the Report of SCAF and, as appropriate, endorse its recommendations.

The Commission will note the advice from SCAF and adopt a revised budget for 2025, a budget for 2026 and a forecast budget for 2027.

All reports will be received as background papers and will be taken as read. The Commission will note them in its report.

The Commission will note the report from the observer to ATCM 47.

Representatives of IGOs and NGOs will be invited to present key items from their observer reports. The Commission will note relevant observer reports where appropriate if they have already been presented in the Scientific Committee report.

Reports from CCAMLR representatives at the 2024/25 meetings of various international organisations (CCAMLR-43, Table 1) will be received. The Commission will nominate observers at meetings of organisations in 2025/26.

The Commission will review any further developments regarding cooperation between CCAMLR and regional fisheries management organisations (RFMOs).

The Executive Secretary will be appointed.

The Commission will appoint officers to the following positions:
• Vice-Chair of the Commission for 2026 and 2027
• Chair and Vice-Chair of SCAF for 2026 and 2027
• Vice-Chair of SCIC for 2025 and 2026

The Commission will decide on the Acceding States, NCPs and international organisations that will be invited to CCAMLR-45.

The Commission will agree dates for CCAMLR-45. Proposed dates in line with the Commission’s 2019 decision (CCAMLR-38, paragraph 13.9, COMM CIRC 20/23) are 19 to 30 October 2026.

The Commission will consider any other business

The report of the 44th Meeting of the Commission will be adopted.