CCAMLR-39 | Meetings

Thirty-ninth Meeting of the Commission

Location:

Online

Meeting Start Date/Time:

Tuesday, 27 October 2020

Meeting End Date/Time:

Friday, 30 October 2020

Submissions Due

Friday, 11 September 2020 - 00:00 Australia/Hobart (Working Paper)

Saturday, 26 September 2020 - 00:00 Australia/Hobart (Background Paper)

The Commission has agreed that CCAMLR-39 will be held as a virtual meeting and will be conducted in accordance with the Commission Rules of Procedure and the ad-hoc guidelines developed for the virtual meeting. The Commission decided this through an application of Rule 7 of its Rules of Procedure (COMM CIRC 20/104; COMM CIRC 20/143). The modalities of the meeting, including the provisional agenda and schedule available on the CCAMLR website, will follow the Proposal of the Chair circulated by the CCAMLR Secretariat on 8 October 2020 following a meeting of the Heads of Delegations.

Schedule for the Thirty-ninth Meetings of the Commission and the Scientific Committee

Meeting Report:

e-cc-39-rep.pdf (1005.58 KB)

Meeting Documents

Documents

Document Number	Title	Agenda Item(s)
CCAMLR-39/01 Rev. 1 More Info	Report on the General Capacity Building Fund (GCBF) CCAMLR Secretariat Abstract: The General Capacity Building Fund (GCBF) was created as a result of decisions made at CCAMLR-38 (SCAF-2019 report, paragraph 22). The Secretariat is required to report to the Commission on the activities of the Fund during 2020. Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)	4
CCAMLR-39/02 More Info	Proposal to amend CM 26-01 Delegation of the European Union Submitted By: Ms Fiona Harford (European Union) Approved By: Mr Luis Molledo (European Union) Request Meeting Document	6
CCAMLR-39/03 Rev. 1 More Info	Examination of the audited financial statements for 2019 Executive Secretary Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)	4
CCAMLR-39/04 Rev. 1 More Info	Review of the 2020 Budget, Draft 2021 Budget and Forecast Budget for 2022 Executive Secretary Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)	4
CCAMLR-39/05 More Info	Executive Secretary’s Report, 2020, including Second Year Implementation Report for the Secretariat’s Strategic Plan (2019–2022) Executive Secretary Abstract: This report, for the 12-month period since CCAMLR-38, includes a section on major highlights and staffing matters. It is accompanied by an Implementation Report for the second year of the Secretariat’s Strategic Plan and Salary and Staffing Strategy (2019–2022) (Annex A). Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)	4
CCAMLR-39/06 Rev. 1 More Info	Proposal to establish a Marine Protected Area across the Weddell Sea region (Phase 1) Delegations of the European Union and its member states, Norway, Uruguay and Australia Submitted By: Ms Fiona Harford (European Union) Approved By: Mr Luis Molledo (European Union) Request Meeting Document	8.2.3
CCAMLR-39/07 Rev. 1 More Info	Proposal to establish an East Antarctic Marine Protected Area Delegations of Australia, the European Union and its member states, Uruguay and Norway Submitted By: Ms Fiona Harford (European Union) Approved By: Mr Luis Molledo (European Union) Request Meeting Document	8.2.3
CCAMLR-39/08 Rev. 1 More Info	Revised proposal for a conservation measure establishing a Marine Protected Area in Domain 1 (Western Antarctic Peninsula and South Scotia Arc) Delegations of Argentina and Chile Abstract: This paper contains the revised version of the proposed draft Conservation Measure establishing a Marine Protected Area in Domain 1 (Western Antarctic Peninsula and South Scotia Arc) as presented in last year’s paper CC-CCAMLR-38/25 Rev 1. The revised version of the D1MPA proposal addresses outstanding issues as raised by Members during the SC-CCAMLR 37 in 2018. The rationale Read More Submitted By: Mr Máximo Gowland (Argentina) Approved By: Mr Máximo Gowland (Argentina) Request Meeting Document	8.2.3
CCAMLR-39/09 More Info	Re-emphasising the importance of the D1MPA proposal for the conservation of the Antarctic marine ecosystem under scenarios of environmental and management uncertainties Delegations of Argentina and Chile Abstract: A successful development of a krill fishery management strategy has become a matter of importance for CCAMLR. The Commission has also noted that successfully implementing the krill fishery management strategy within the current lifetime of CM 51-07 will be a significant challenge. Recently, evidences of changes in krill fishing having effects on penguin population dynamics have suggested that Read More Submitted By: Mr Máximo Gowland (Argentina) Approved By: Mr Máximo Gowland (Argentina) Request Meeting Document	5.3.1
CCAMLR-39/10 Rev. 2 More Info	CCAMLR Compliance Evaluation Procedure (CCEP) Summary Report and analysis CCAMLR Secretariat Abstract: In accordance with CM 10-10, paragraph 2(i), and the procedure detailed in COMM CIRC 20/73, the Secretariat has prepared the Summary CCAMLR Compliance Report (Summary Report) based on the Draft CCAMLR Compliance Reports (Draft reports), responses received from Contracting Parties, and the suggested preliminary compliance status. The Draft reports identified 45 potential conservation measure Read More Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)	3
CCAMLR-39/11 Rev. 1 More Info	IUU fishing activity and trends in 2019/20 and IUU Vessel Lists CCAMLR Secretariat Abstract: This paper summarises information held by the Secretariat in relation to IUU fishing and vessel activity relevant to CCAMLR from August 2019 to August 2020. Instances of unidentified fishing gear retrieved in the Convention Area are detailed in Annex 1. There are two vessels proposed for inclusion on the Draft CP-IUU Vessel List, the Panamanian-flagged Nika and the Russian-flagged Read More Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)	3
CCAMLR-39/12 More Info	Proposal for the deployment of scientific observers on fishing vessels during the COVID-19 pandemic Delegation of the USA Submitted By: Ms Elizabeth Phelps Approved By: Mr Evan T. Bloom (United States of America) Request Meeting Document	6
CCAMLR-39/13 Rev. 2 More Info	Activities of the General Capacity Building Fund (GCBF) GCBF Panel Abstract: The GCBF was created as a result of decisions made at CCAMLR-38 (SCAF-2019 report, paragraph 22). The Panel is required to report on the activities of the Fund during the preceding year. Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	4
CCAMLR-39/14 More Info	Report of the Thirty-ninth meeting of the Scientific Committee (Hobart, Australia, 26 October 2020) Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	5.1
CCAMLR-39/BG/01 More Info	Potential amendments to CMs 21-01, 21-02 and 23-05 Delegation of the European Union Submitted By: Ms Fiona Harford (European Union) Approved By: Mr Luis Molledo (European Union) Request Meeting Document	6
CCAMLR-39/BG/02 More Info	Domain 1 MPA Proposal CM 91-XX: Rationale of the changes for the Proposal for the Establishment of a Marine Protected Area in the Western Antarctic Peninsula–South Scotia Arc Delegations of Argentina and Chile Abstract: This document explains the rationale behind the final changes that were incorporated into the Domain 1 MPA proposal as it was presented to CCAMLR 38 in 2019 (CCAMLR 38- BG/22; SC-CAMLR 38-BG/03). Those changes were then based on the most recent publications, on WG-EMM discussions as well as documents regarding a krill fishery management workplan, and suggestions made during the 2018-2019 Read More Submitted By: Mr Máximo Gowland (Argentina) Approved By: Mr Máximo Gowland (Argentina) Request Meeting Document	8.2.3
CCAMLR-39/BG/03 More Info	Dormant Special Funds CCAMLR Secretariat Abstract: In accordance with a SCAF decision (SCAF-2018, paragraph 53), this paper lists the Special Funds that are currently dormant for consideration by the Commission. Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)	4
CCAMLR-39/BG/04 More Info	Working Capital Fund (WCF) Report CCAMLR Secretariat Abstract: The WCF was established in 2019, as approved by the Commission (CCAMLR-XXXVII, paragraph 4.5). The Secretariat is required to report each year on the activities, if any, of the WCF. Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)	4
CCAMLR-39/BG/05 More Info	Fishery notifications 2020/21 CCAMLR Secretariat Abstract: The Secretariat received fishery notifications for exploratory fisheries for toothfish and krill fisheries for 2020/21. No notifications were received for new fisheries. The summary details of all fishery notifications are in this paper, the full details for the consideration of Members of the Commission are available to authenticated users through the CCAMLR website Read More Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	3
CCAMLR-39/BG/06 More Info	Rising to the challenge: maintaining CCAMLR’s focus on marine protected areas Submitted by ASOC Abstract: 2020 marks the deadline for global leaders to reach marine conservation targets agreed under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ASOC strongly believes that for too long CCAMLR has failed to act decisively in the face of the climate and biodiversity crisis, and that this year the need and opportunity to act are critical. ASOC recommends Read More Submitted By: Ms Claire Christian (ASOC) Approved By: Ms Claire Christian (ASOC) Request Meeting Document	8.2.1
CCAMLR-39/BG/07 More Info	2017/18 pre-season vessel activity in Subarea 88.1 – Member reviews requested by SCIC-19 Delegation of the Russian Federation Submitted By: Mr Dmitry Kremenyuk (Russian Federation) Approved By: Mr Dmitry Kremenyuk (Russian Federation)	3
CCAMLR-39/BG/08 More Info	ASOC report to CCAMLR Submitted by ASOC Abstract: 2020 has been an extremely unusual year due to the coronavirus pandemic. ASOC recognizes that this has required changes to the normal operation of CCAMLR and resulted in a limited number of items being included in the 2020 meeting agenda. However, the conservation issues that CCAMLR addresses have not been paused, and it remains urgent to address them. In this report, ASOC highlights some Read More Submitted By: Ms Claire Christian (ASOC) Approved By: Ms Claire Christian (ASOC) Request Meeting Document	8.4.2.1
CCAMLR-39/BG/09 More Info	Enhancing CCAMLR’s compliance regime Submitted by ASOC Abstract: All over the world, transhipment operations have been repeatedly identified as activities of concern to fisheries regulators due to their potential to help facilitate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Moreover, CCAMLR’s Second Performance Review has recommended that CCAMLR improve its regulation of transhipment activities, but CCAMLR has failed to agree on new measures. CCAMLR Read More Submitted By: Ms Claire Christian (ASOC) Approved By: Ms Claire Christian (ASOC) Request Meeting Document	3
CCAMLR-39/BG/10 More Info	2020 Report to SC-CAMLR-39 and CCAMLR-39 by the Association of Responsible Krill harvesting companies (ARK) Submitted by ARK Submitted By: Dr Javier Arata (ARK) Approved By: Ms Genevieve Tanner Request Meeting Document	5.3.1, 8.4.2.1
CCAMLR-39/BG/11 More Info	Support to CCAMLR to identify and deter illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities that undermine the objective of the CAMLR Convention – Interim Report 2020 INTERPOL and CCAMLR Secretariat Abstract: In 2019, EU provided a further grant of €100 000 to support CCAMLR to identify and deter illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities that undermine the objectives of the CAMLR Convention. In order to meet the objectives of the grant, INTERPOL was contracted, and the 2020–2021 activities of the Global Fisheries Enforcement Project are supported. This paper presents the report Read More Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat)	3
CCAMLR-39/BG/12 More Info	Report from the CCAMLR Observer (USA) on the 16th Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) (Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 5 to 11 December 2019) CCAMLR Observer (USA) Submitted By: Dr Lauren Fields (United States of America) Approved By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	8.4.2.2
CCAMLR-39/BG/13 More Info	Report from the CCAMLR Observer (European Union) on the 42nd annual meeting Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) (Virtual meetings, 21 to 25 September 2020) CCAMLR Observer (European Union) Submitted By: Mr Luis Molledo (European Union) Approved By: Mr Luis Molledo (European Union) Request Meeting Document	8.4.2.1
CCAMLR-39/BG/14 More Info	Information submitted to CCAMLR-39 from Ecuador Delegation of Ecuador Submitted By: Mrs Rebeca Espinoza Bernal (Ecuador) Request Meeting Document	8.1
CCAMLR-39/BG/15 Rev. 1 More Info	Chair’s Report of the Informal Virtual Meeting of the Standing Committee on Implementation and Compliance (SCIC) (Hobart, Australia, 12 to 21 October 2020) Chair of SCIC (J. Kim, Republic of Korea) Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	3
CCAMLR-39/BG/16 More Info	Report of the Acting Chair of SCAF of the Informal Virtual Meeting of the Standing Committee on Administration and Finance (SCAF) (Hobart, Australia, 12 to 22 October 2020) Acting Chair of SCAF (S. Langerock, Belgium) Abstract: This is a report of the activities that were undertaken by the SCAF e-group. Due to the restrictions placed on meetings by the COVID-19 pandemic, Members were unable to meet in person. An informal e-group was constituted to conduct the business of SCAF in 2020. Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	4
CCAMLR-39/BG/18 More Info	Chair’s Guide to the agenda and summary of papers Chair of the Commission Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	2
CCAMLR-39/BG/19 More Info	Report from the CCAMLR Observer (Norway) on the 16th Meeting of the South East Atlantic Fisheries Organization (SEAFO) (Swakopmund, Namibia, 26 to 30 November 2019) CCAMLR Observer (Norway) Submitted By: Ms Hanne Østgård (Norway) Approved By: Ms Hanne Østgård (Norway) Request Meeting Document	8.4.2.2
CCAMLR-39/BG/20 More Info	Report from the CCAMLR Observer (Norway) on the 38th Annual Meeting of the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) (London, UK, 12 to 14 November 2019) CCAMLR Observer (Norway) Submitted By: Ms Hanne Østgård (Norway) Approved By: Ms Hanne Østgård (Norway) Request Meeting Document	8.4.2.2
SC-CAMLR-39/02 More Info	Update on the proposed designation of a newly-exposed marine area adjacent to Pine Island Glacier (Subarea 88.3) as a Stage 2 Special Area for Scientific Study S.M. Grant, L. Ireland, A.E. Hogg, K. Gohl, H.J. Griffiths, K.L. Linse and P.N. Trathan Abstract: As highlighted during the Commission meeting in 2019 (CCAMLR-39, paragraphs 6.6 to 6.14), the designation of a Special Area for Scientific Study under Conservation Measure 24-04 adjacent to Pine Island Glacier would be appropriate and timely. This is an area of significant interest for research on benthic ecology and evolution, past climate, bathymetric controls on glacier calving events, and Read More Submitted By: Professor Philip Trathan Approved By: Ms Kylie Bamford (United Kingdom) Request Meeting Document	8.2
SC-CAMLR-39/BG/18 More Info	Recommendations for CCAMLR to take a proactive role addressing climate change in the Southern Ocean Submitted by ASOC Abstract: The global biodiversity and climate crisis (IPBES 2019; IPCC 2019) underscores the responsibility of CCAMLR in contributing to climate change response and mitigation, given its mandate to conserve marine life in approximately 10% of the global ocean. CCAMLR must ensure its decision-making processes and conservation measures anticipate and respond adequately to climate-driven changes in the Read More Submitted By: Ms Claire Christian (ASOC) Approved By: Ms Claire Christian (ASOC) Request Meeting Document	8.3
SC-CAMLR-39/BG/21 More Info	The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research Annual Report 2019/20 Submitted by SCAR Abstract: SCAR is an interdisciplinary body of the International Science Council (ISC), with a membership of 44 countries and nine ISC unions and comprising an extensive international network of scientists. SCAR is charged with initiating, developing and coordinating high quality international scientific research in, from and about the Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. SCAR’s Mission is to Read More Submitted By: Angharad Downes (SCAR) Approved By: Angharad Downes (SCAR) Request Meeting Document	8.4.2
SC-CAMLR-39/BG/22 More Info	Climate change and CCAMLR – update on recent research Submitted by SCAR Abstract: This paper presents a brief update on recent climate change-related research that is relevant to discussion and decision making by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) and the Scientific Committee (SC-CAMLR). It complements the SCAR Antarctic Climate Change and the Environment (ACCE) Reports, initially published in 2009, and updated annually through Read More Submitted By: Angharad Downes (SCAR) Approved By: Angharad Downes (SCAR) Request Meeting Document	8.3
SC-CAMLR-39/BG/46 Rev. 1 More Info	2020 Report to CCAMLR by Oceanites, Inc. — Antarctic Site Inventory / MAPPPD and Related Projects / State of Antarctic Penguins 2020 Report and Penguin Population Changes / Climate Analyses / Recent, Notable Scientific Papers Relating to MAPPPD Submitted by Oceanites, Inc. Abstract: Oceanites, Inc. is a US-based, nonprofit, scientific, and educational organization under US law, which was founded in 1987. Its mission is to advance science-based conservation and to increase the awareness of climate change, its potential impacts, and climate change adaptation through the lens of Antarctic penguins. This report summarizes activities of Oceanites since CCAMLR- Read More Submitted By: Mr Ron Naveen (Oceanites) Approved By: Mr Ron Naveen (Oceanites) Request Meeting Document	8.3, 8.4.2.1
SC-CAMLR-39/BG/47 More Info	Progress toward ecosystem-based management of the Antarctic krill fishery Submitted by ASOC Abstract: The Antarctic Peninsula and Scotia Sea regional ecosystem and potentially management of the krill fishery are both experiencing rapid change. This includes warming, growth in krill catches, and increasingly concentrated fishing effort, all of which impact penguins and other predators. Further, the krill fishery is expanding into areas of East Antarctica unfished since the 1990s. Here ASOC Read More Submitted By: Ms Claire Christian (ASOC) Approved By: Ms Claire Christian (ASOC) Request Meeting Document	5.3.1
SC-CAMLR-39/BG/56 More Info	Feasibility of establishing limits on use of continuous fishing system for the krill fishery in the Area 48 Delegation of Ukraine Abstract: Last 15 years (since 2005) a total catch of Antarctic krill in the Subarea 48 was sustainably increasing, remaining, however, under the trigger level of 620 000 tons. Analysis of the catch data shows that an intensity of krill fishing was slightly growing with use of traditional (conventional) trawls (krill catch by conventional trawls in 2019 is up to 46% higher than such catch in 2008), and Read More Submitted By: Dr Kostiantyn Demianenko (Ukraine) Request Meeting Document	5.3.1
SC-CAMLR-39/BG/57 More Info	A summary of catches of target species in the Convention Area in 2018/19 and 2019/20 CCAMLR Secretariat Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	5.3

Agenda

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1 Opening of meeting

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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-38, paragraphs 13.5 to 13.8) and responses received from Members in reply to COMM CIRC 20/81.

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2 Organisation of meeting

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CCAMLR-39/BG/18

Chair’s Guide to the agenda and summary of papers
Chair of the Commission

2.1 Adoption of agenda

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The Provisional Agendas for the Thirty-ninth 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 its agenda.

The Commission will note the ad-hoc Guidelines developed specifically for the conduct of a virtual meeting.

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3 Implementation and compliance

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The Commission will note submitted documents that have been considered by SCIC, and other documents relevant to this agenda item.

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CCAMLR-39/10 Rev. 2	CCAMLR Compliance Evaluation Procedure (CCEP) Summary Report and analysis CCAMLR Secretariat
CCAMLR-39/11 Rev. 1	IUU fishing activity and trends in 2019/20 and IUU Vessel Lists CCAMLR Secretariat
CCAMLR-39/BG/05	Fishery notifications 2020/21 CCAMLR Secretariat
CCAMLR-39/BG/07	2017/18 pre-season vessel activity in Subarea 88.1 – Member reviews requested by SCIC-19 Delegation of the Russian Federation
CCAMLR-39/BG/09	Enhancing CCAMLR’s compliance regime Submitted by ASOC
CCAMLR-39/BG/11	Support to CCAMLR to identify and deter illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities that undermine the objective of the CAMLR Convention – Interim Report 2020 INTERPOL and CCAMLR Secretariat
CCAMLR-39/BG/15 Rev. 1	Chair’s Report of the Informal Virtual Meeting of the Standing Committee on Implementation and Compliance (SCIC) (Hobart, Australia, 12 to 21 October 2020) Chair of SCIC (J. Kim, Republic of Korea)

3.1 Advice from SCIC

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The Chair of SCIC will introduce her summary of the meeting of SCIC containing advice on the implementation of compliance-related conservation measures that are not otherwise included below.

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3.2 CCAMLR Compliance Report

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The Commission will consider the advice of SCIC and adopt a CCAMLR Compliance Report.

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3.3 Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Convention Area

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The Commission will consider the advice of SCIC and adopt NCP-IUU and CP-IUU Vessel Lists for 2020/21.

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4 Administration and Finance

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The Commission will note submitted documents that have been considered by SCAF, and other submitted documents relevant to this agenda item.

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CCAMLR-39/01 Rev. 1	Report on the General Capacity Building Fund (GCBF) CCAMLR Secretariat
CCAMLR-39/03 Rev. 1	Examination of the audited financial statements for 2019 Executive Secretary
CCAMLR-39/04 Rev. 1	Review of the 2020 Budget, Draft 2021 Budget and Forecast Budget for 2022 Executive Secretary
CCAMLR-39/05	Executive Secretary’s Report, 2020, including Second Year Implementation Report for the Secretariat’s Strategic Plan (2019–2022) Executive Secretary
CCAMLR-39/13 Rev. 2	Activities of the General Capacity Building Fund (GCBF) GCBF Panel
CCAMLR-39/BG/03	Dormant Special Funds CCAMLR Secretariat
CCAMLR-39/BG/04	Working Capital Fund (WCF) Report CCAMLR Secretariat
CCAMLR-39/BG/16	Report of the Acting Chair of SCAF of the Informal Virtual Meeting of the Standing Committee on Administration and Finance (SCAF) (Hobart, Australia, 12 to 22 October 2020) Acting Chair of SCAF (S. Langerock, Belgium)

4.1 Advice from SCAF

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The Chair of SCAF will introduce her summary of the meeting of SCAF.

Under this agenda item, the Commission will consider all advice arising from the SCAF report that is not elsewhere addressed in this Commission agenda. This will include, inter alia:

Staffing matters including changes to the CCAMLR Job Classification Scheme as recommended in the Report of the Executive Secretary
Recommendations in respect of the activity of the General Capacity Building Fund and the General Science Capacity Fund.

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4.2 Review of the 2020 budget, 2021 budget and forecast budget for 2022

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The Chair of SCAF will report on the status of the 2020 budget and introduce the forecast budget for 2021 as advised by SCAF.

The Commission will consider advice from SCIC and the Scientific Committee in respect of the 2021 budget and forecast budget for 2022.

The Commission will adopt a budget for 2021 and note a forecast budget for 2022.

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5 Management of marine resources

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5.1 Advice from the Scientific Committee

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The Chair of the Scientific Committee will introduce the report of the 39th Meeting of the Scientific Committee.

The Commission will consider all advice arising from the Scientific Committee that is not elsewhere addressed in this Commission agenda.

The focus for Commission consideration under all other item 5 agenda items will be related to revision of current conservation measures (please see additional annotation under item 6 below).

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CCAMLR-39/14

Report of the Thirty-ninth meeting of the Scientific Committee (Hobart, Australia, 26 October 2020)

5.2 Notifications

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5.2.1 Notifications for exploratory and krill fisheries

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The Commission will consider the advice of SCIC and the Scientific Committee in respect of notifications for fishing in exploratory and krill fisheries the 2020/21 fishing season.

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5.2.2 Research fishing notifications under CM 24-01, paragraph 3

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The Commission will not consider new proposals for research fishing under CM 24-01, paragraph 3.

The Commission will remove expired research proposals from CM 24-05 for the 2020/21 fishing season.

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5.3 Harvested species

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SC-CAMLR-39/BG/57

A summary of catches of target species in the Convention Area in 2018/19 and 2019/20
CCAMLR Secretariat

5.3.1 Krill resources

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The Commission will consider the advice of the Scientific Committee on the extension, for the 2020/21 fishing season, of the following conservation measure which will lapse in 2020:

51-04.

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CCAMLR-39/09	Re-emphasising the importance of the D1MPA proposal for the conservation of the Antarctic marine ecosystem under scenarios of environmental and management uncertainties Delegations of Argentina and Chile
CCAMLR-39/BG/10	2020 Report to SC-CAMLR-39 and CCAMLR-39 by the Association of Responsible Krill harvesting companies (ARK) Submitted by ARK
SC-CAMLR-39/BG/47	Progress toward ecosystem-based management of the Antarctic krill fishery Submitted by ASOC
SC-CAMLR-39/BG/56	Feasibility of establishing limits on use of continuous fishing system for the krill fishery in the Area 48 Delegation of Ukraine

5.3.2 Fish resources

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The Commission will consider the advice of the Scientific Committee on the extension, for the 2020/21 fishing season, of the following conservation measures which will lapse in 2020:

41-01

41-03

41-04

41-05

41-06

41-07

41-09

41-10

41-11.

The Commission will consider advice from the Scientific Committee on other conservation measures that will not lapse, including:

42-02.

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5.4 Non-target species

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5.4.1 Fish and invertebrates

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The Commission will consider the advice of the Scientific Committee on the extension, for the 2020/21 fishing season, of the following conservation measures which will lapse in 2020:

33-02

33-03.

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5.4.2 Seabirds and marine mammals

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The Commission will consider any advice on the impact of fisheries on seabirds and marine mammals which relates to current conservation measures, including any proposal to extend CM 25-03, footnote 2, to the 2020/21 fishing season.

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5.4.3 Bottom fishing and vulnerable marine ecosystems

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The Commission will consider any advice on vulnerable marine ecosystems (VMEs) which relates to current conservation measures.

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6 Conservation measures

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CCAMLR-39/02	Proposal to amend CM 26-01 Delegation of the European Union
CCAMLR-39/12	Proposal for the deployment of scientific observers on fishing vessels during the COVID-19 pandemic Delegation of the USA
CCAMLR-39/BG/01	Potential amendments to CMs 21-01, 21-02 and 23-05 Delegation of the European Union

6.1 Review of existing measures

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The Commission will consider the advice of SCIC, SCAF and the Scientific Committee in respect of existing conservation measures and shall adopt a Schedule of Conservation Measures in Force for 2020/21.

Because of the virtual nature of the meeting for CCAMLR-39, the Commission will focus its attention on those conservation measures that lapse or will need to be modified in 2020. These are the Conservation Measures listed under items 6.3 and 6.4 above. The advice from SCIC and the Scientific Committee will inform the Commission on whether the conservation measures that will lapse in 2020 can be extended to apply to the 2020/21 fishing season, subject to an adjustment of applicable dates and, in respect of exploratory fisheries, modification of the list of applicable Members in line with the notifications for the 2020/21 fishing season.

The Commission will also consider advice raised on any other Conservation Measure.

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6.2 Impacts of COVID-19 on the 2020/21 fishing season

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The Commission will consider the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the implementation of conservation measures in the 2020/21 season.

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7 Administrative matters

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7.1 Election of officers

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Under Rule 8 the Commission will elect a Chair for a two-year term starting from the end of the 2020 Commission meeting.

The Commission, taking into account the advice of SCIC or SCAF will either make appointments to the following positions or will agree to extend the appointment terms of the current office holders for one more year:

the Chair of SCAF for the meetings in 2021 and 2022
the Vice-Chair of SCAF for the meetings in 2021 and 2022
the Chair of SCIC for the meetings in 2021 and 2022
the Vice-Chair of SCIC for the meetings in 2021 and 2022.

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7.2 Appointment of the Executive Secretary

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The Executive Secretary’s first four-year term will conclude in April 2022. He is eligible for reappointment. The Commission will consider this reappointment, or the process to support selection of a new Executive Secretary, as necessary.

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7.3 Invitation of observers

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The Commission will decide on the Acceding States, NCPs and international organisations that will be invited to CCAMLR-40.

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7.4 Next meeting

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The Commission will confirm that, as decided at CCAMLR-38, the dates of CCAMLR-40 will be 18 to 29 October 2021.

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8 Other business

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8.1 Implementation of Objectives of the Convention

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No working papers have been submitted for this agenda item.

In 1996, the Commission agreed that reflection on the objectives of the Convention is an important requisite of each annual meeting. In 2019 the Commission agreed that that this should take place early in the meeting. Given the limited time available for this item at the CCAMLR-39 virtual meeting, the Commission will hold over discussions of the Regulatory Framework (CCAMLR-38 paragraph 5.34) and the 2nd Performance Review to CCAMLR-40 which are normally considered under this agenda item.

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CCAMLR-39/BG/14

Information submitted to CCAMLR-39 from Ecuador
Delegation of Ecuador

8.2 Spatial management

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SC-CAMLR-39/02

Update on the proposed designation of a newly-exposed marine area adjacent to Pine Island Glacier (Subarea 88.3) as a Stage 2 Special Area for Scientific Study
S.M. Grant, L. Ireland, A.E. Hogg, K. Gohl, H.J. Griffiths, K.L. Linse and P.N. Trathan

8.2.1 General issues related to spatial management

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The Commission will consider general spatial management issues, including the establishment of newly exposed marine areas following ice-shelf retreat or collapse as Special Areas for Scientific Study (CM 24-04) and any advice of the Scientific Committee.

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CCAMLR-39/BG/06

Rising to the challenge: maintaining CCAMLR’s focus on marine protected areas
Submitted by ASOC

8.2.2 Review of existing marine protected areas (MPAs)

Annotations

The Commission will review the implementation of existing marine protected areas (MPAs) and any advice of the Scientific Committee.

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8.2.3 Review of proposals for new MPAs

Annotations

The Commission will review proposals for new MPAs.

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CCAMLR-39/06 Rev. 1	Proposal to establish a Marine Protected Area across the Weddell Sea region (Phase 1) Delegations of the European Union and its member states, Norway, Uruguay and Australia
CCAMLR-39/07 Rev. 1	Proposal to establish an East Antarctic Marine Protected Area Delegations of Australia, the European Union and its member states, Uruguay and Norway
CCAMLR-39/08 Rev. 1	Revised proposal for a conservation measure establishing a Marine Protected Area in Domain 1 (Western Antarctic Peninsula and South Scotia Arc) Delegations of Argentina and Chile
CCAMLR-39/BG/02	Domain 1 MPA Proposal CM 91-XX: Rationale of the changes for the Proposal for the Establishment of a Marine Protected Area in the Western Antarctic Peninsula–South Scotia Arc Delegations of Argentina and Chile

8.3 Impacts of climate change on the conservation of Antarctic marine living resources

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No working papers have been submitted for this agenda item.

The Commission will consider the impacts of climate change on the conservation of Antarctic marine living resources and any advice of the Scientific Committee.

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SC-CAMLR-39/BG/18	Recommendations for CCAMLR to take a proactive role addressing climate change in the Southern Ocean Submitted by ASOC
SC-CAMLR-39/BG/22	Climate change and CCAMLR – update on recent research Submitted by SCAR
SC-CAMLR-39/BG/46 Rev. 1	2020 Report to CCAMLR by Oceanites, Inc. — Antarctic Site Inventory / MAPPPD and Related Projects / State of Antarctic Penguins 2020 Report and Penguin Population Changes / Climate Analyses / Recent, Notable Scientific Papers Relating to MAPPPD Submitted by Oceanites, Inc.

8.4 Cooperation with the Antarctic Treaty System and international organisations

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The Commission will note Observer reports submitted as background papers.

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8.4.1 Cooperation with the Antarctic Treaty System

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ATCM XLIII was postponed.

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8.4.2 Cooperation with international organisations

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SC-CAMLR-39/BG/21

The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research Annual Report 2019/20
Submitted by SCAR

8.4.2.1 Reports of observers from international organisations

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The following international organisations have been invited to attend CCAMLR-39 as observers: ACAP, CCSBT, CEP, CITES, COMNAP, FAO, IATTC, ICCAT, IOC, INTERPOL, IUCN, IWC, South East Asia RPOA-IUU, SCAR, SCOR, SEAFO, SIOFA, SOOS, SPRFMO, UNEP and WCPFC. The following non-governmental organisations have also been invited to attend CCAMLR-39: ARK, ASOC, COLTO, IAATO and Oceanites Inc.

Observer reports from some of these organisations will be available as background papers.

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CCAMLR-39/BG/08	ASOC report to CCAMLR Submitted by ASOC
CCAMLR-39/BG/10	2020 Report to SC-CAMLR-39 and CCAMLR-39 by the Association of Responsible Krill harvesting companies (ARK) Submitted by ARK
CCAMLR-39/BG/13	Report from the CCAMLR Observer (European Union) on the 42nd annual meeting Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) (Virtual meetings, 21 to 25 September 2020) CCAMLR Observer (European Union)
SC-CAMLR-39/BG/46 Rev. 1	2020 Report to CCAMLR by Oceanites, Inc. — Antarctic Site Inventory / MAPPPD and Related Projects / State of Antarctic Penguins 2020 Report and Penguin Population Changes / Climate Analyses / Recent, Notable Scientific Papers Relating to MAPPPD Submitted by Oceanites, Inc.

8.4.2.2 Reports from CCAMLR representatives at meetings of international organisations in the previous intersessional period and nominations of representatives to forthcoming meetings of relevant international organisations

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Reports from CCAMLR representatives at the 2020 meetings of various international organisations (CCAMLR-38, Table 1) will be available as background papers.

The Chair will invite nominations for CCAMLR Observers to forthcoming meetings of international organisations.

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CCAMLR-39/BG/12	Report from the CCAMLR Observer (USA) on the 16th Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) (Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 5 to 11 December 2019) CCAMLR Observer (USA)
CCAMLR-39/BG/19	Report from the CCAMLR Observer (Norway) on the 16th Meeting of the South East Atlantic Fisheries Organization (SEAFO) (Swakopmund, Namibia, 26 to 30 November 2019) CCAMLR Observer (Norway)
CCAMLR-39/BG/20	Report from the CCAMLR Observer (Norway) on the 38th Annual Meeting of the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) (London, UK, 12 to 14 November 2019) CCAMLR Observer (Norway)

8.5 Other items

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9 Report of the 39th Meeting of the Commission

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The report of the 39th Meeting will be considered and adopted.

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10 Close of the meeting.

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