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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-42, paragraphs 12.5 to 12.7).
The meeting will be opened by Her Excellency the Hon. Barbara Baker, Governor of Tasmania.
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The Provisional Agendas for the Forty-third 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 Commission will appoint a Chair for SCAF for the 2024 meeting.
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CCAMLR-43/BG/06 Rev. 1 | Chair’s Guide to the order of business Chair of the Commission |
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The Depositary, Australia, will report on the status of the Convention.
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The Chair will report on intersessional activities.
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Members proposing new conservation measures may make a short presentation on their proposals to facilitate discussions in the first week of the meeting.
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This item was added by Russia under Rule 16.
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CCAMLR-43/23 | On the importance of fulfilling obligations under the Headquarters Agreement Delegation of the Russian Federation |
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In 1996, the Commission agreed that reflection on the objectives of the Convention is an important requisite of each annual meeting. The Commission will consider this topic.
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CCAMLR-43/31 | Proposal for a third CCAMLR performance review Delegations of the European Union and its Member States |
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The Commission will review progress with the recommendations of the Second Performance Review (PR2, 2017).
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CCAMLR-43/06 | Performance Review 2 – summary of outcomes CCAMLR Secretariat |
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CCAMLR-43/BG/09 Rev. 1 | Fishery Notifications 2024/25 CCAMLR Secretariat |
SC-CAMLR-43/BG/01 | Catches of target species in the Convention Area CCAMLR Secretariat |
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The Commission will note the Report of the Scientific Committee and, as appropriate, endorse its recommendations.
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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.
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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.
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CCAMLR-43/33 | Proposals for the Classification of Toothfish Fishery Nomenclature under the CCAMLR Regulatory Framework Delegation of the Russian Federation |
CCAMLR-43/34 | Proposals on management procedures for toothfish fisheries in Statistical Subareas 88.1 and 88.2 Delegation of the Russian Federation |
CCAMLR-43/38 | Proposed new Annex to Conservation Measure 21-02 for finfish research proposals for exploratory fisheries Delegations of Australia, Japan and the Republic of Korea |
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The Commission will consider the advice of the Scientific Committee in respect of non-target species impacted by fishing.
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The Commission will consider the advice of the Scientific Committee in respect of the status and trends of fish and invertebrate species caught as by-catch in CCAMLR fisheries. The Committee may recommend catch limits and other changes to existing or new conservation measures.
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The Commission will consider the advice of the Scientific Committee in respect of the status, trends and effectiveness of mitigation measures for birds and mammals caught incidentally in CCAMLR fisheries. The Committee may recommend changes to existing or new conservation measures.
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CCAMLR-43/46 | Proposed revision to CM 25-03 Delegation of Norway |
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The Commission will consider the advice of the Scientific Committee in respect of the impact of CCAMLR fisheries on vulnerable marine ecosystems (VMEs), and the status of existing declared VMEs and other mitigation measures implemented in conservation measures. The Committee may recommend changes to existing or new conservation measures.
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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.
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CCAMLR-43/BG/35 | Benefits of large-scale marine protected areas Delegation of the European Union and its Member States |
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The Commission will review the implementation of existing adopted MPAs and consider any advice of the Scientific Committee on these MPAs.
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CCAMLR-SM-III/09 | Comments and suggestions on the draft Ross Sea region MPA Research and Monitoring Plan Delegation of the Russian Federation |
SC-CAMLR-43/01 | 2024 Review of the South Orkney Islands Southern Shelf Marine Protected Area Delegations of the United Kingdom, Argentina, the European Union and its Member States, Norway and Uruguay |
SC-CAMLR-43/09 | The status of the South Orkney Islands Southern Shelf Marine Protected Area (SOISS MPA) Delegation of the Russian Federation |
SC-CAMLR-43/BG/03 | Information in support of the 2024 review of the South Orkney Islands Southern Shelf Marine Protected Area Delegations of the United Kingdom, Argentina, the European Union and its Member States, Norway and Uruguay |
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The Commission will review proposals for new MPAs and consider any advice of the Scientific Committee on these proposals.
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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).
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CCAMLR-43/10 | Cooperation with other organisations CCAMLR Secretariat |
SC-CAMLR-43/08 | Recommended Pathway for CCAMLR Consideration of Antarctic Specially Protected and Antarctic Specially Managed Areas that contain a Marine Area Delegation of the United States of America |
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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.
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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, under Agenda Item 9.
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CCAMLR-43/32 | Resolution on Labor and Safety Standards in CCAMLR Fisheries Delegation of the United States of America |
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The Commission shall consider the Provisional CCAMLR Compliance Report agreed by SCIC and adopt a CCAMLR Compliance Report.
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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 2024/25.
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The Commission will consider the advice and recommendations of SCIC and the Scientific Committee in respect of CCAMLR’s Scheme of International Scientific Observation.
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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 2024/25.
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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 2024/25.
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CCAMLR-43/01 | Proposal for a new CM on fish nest areas Delegation of the European Union |
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The Commission will note the Report of SCAF and, as appropriate, endorse its recommendations.
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The Commission will note the advice from SCAF and adopt a revised budget for 2024, a budget for 2025 and a forecast budget for 2026.
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CCAMLR-43/BG/46 | SCAF Consideration of Sustainable Finance Options 2024 CCAMLR Secretariat |
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All reports will be received as background papers and will be taken as read. The Commission will note them in its report.
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CCAMLR-43/10 | Cooperation with other organisations CCAMLR Secretariat |
CCAMLR-43/30 | Draft Memorandum of Understanding between CCAMLR and the Government of Peru CCAMLR Secretariat and the Government of Peru |
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The Commission will note the report from the observer to ATCM 46.
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Representatives will be invited to present key items from their observer reports either at the Scientific Committee or the Commission. The Commission will note relevant observer reports where appropriate if they have already been presented in the Scientific Committee report.
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Reports from CCAMLR representatives at the 2023/24 meetings of various international organisations (CCAMLR-42, Table 1) will be received.
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The Commission will review any further developments regarding cooperation between CCAMLR and regional fisheries management organisations (RFMOs).
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The Commission will appoint officers to the following positions:
• Chair of the Commission for 2025 and 2026
• Chair and Vice-Chair of SCAF for 2024 and 2025
• Chair and Vice-Chair of SCIC for 2025 and 2026
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The Commission will decide on the Acceding States, NCPs and international organisations that will be invited to CCAMLR-44.
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The Commission will agree dates for CCAMLR-44. Proposed dates are 20 to 31 October 2025 (CCAMLR-38, paragraph 13.9; COMM CIRC 20/23 SC CIRC 20/25).
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The Commission will consider any other business, including items identified by the Secretariat.
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The report of the 43rd Meeting will be adopted.