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Agenda
Preliminary Agenda
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The Chair of SCIC will welcome delegates from CCAMLR Members and Observers.
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This agenda was adopted by the Commission under Item 2 of its agenda.
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SCIC will consider the Secretariat’s summary on the implementation and operation of the CDS in 2022/23, including non-Contracting Party (NCP) engagement with the CDS.
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SCIC will review the implementation and operation of the System of Inspection and Port Inspections and consider any proposals received for the improvement of the System of Inspection (SoI) report transmission, forms and procedures, including response to the SCIC-2022 request to develop inspection reporting compatible with the Port State Measures Agreement.
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SCIC will consider any matters arising involving the utilisation of VMS data for authorised purposes (if any), reports and investigations into VMS transmission interruptions (if any), and the implementation of the practices of movement notification as required under Conservation Measures (CMs) 10-04 and CM 91-05.
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SCIC will consider reports and investigations provided to the meeting on the Schemes to promote compliance.
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The Secretariat will present the summary data on the level of transhipment reported to the Secretariat in accordance with CM 10-09, and consider any reports and investigation made to the meeting on transhipment practice and its implications for compliance and implementation in CCAMLR.
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SCIC will consider the implementation of the Scheme of International Scientific Observation (SISO) and consider any proposals received relevant to SISO and the work of the observers.
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SCIC will review and consider progress on the 2023/24 NCP Engagement Strategy work plan.
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SCIC will review the implementation, and consider proposals for the revision, of compliance-related conservation measures in force.
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In accordance with CM 10-10, paragraph 3(i), SCIC will consider the Summary CCAMLR Compliance Report taking into account any additional information received in accordance with paragraph 1(iii). SCIC will adopt the annual Provisional CCAMLR Compliance Report that will record any findings of non-compliance and issues identified with conservation measure implementation. This report will include an assessment of compliance status, in accordance with Annex 10-10/B, as well as recommendations to the Commission in accordance with CM 10-10, paragraph 3(iii).
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In accordance with CM 10-10, paragraph 5, SCIC will consider the effectiveness of CM 10-10 in evaluating and addressing non-compliance, and report to the Commission on its findings and recommendations for improving the conservation measure.
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SCIC will consider information from Contracting Parties, cooperating NCPs, NCPs, the Secretariat and the Scientific Committee and its working groups on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activity and trends in the Convention Area for 2022/23.
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SCIC will consider the Provisional NCP-IUU Vessel List and the Provisional Contracting Party (CP)-IUU Vessel List for 2023 and any additional information provided in relation to vessels included in the Lists. Following consideration of any information and evidence provided by Contracting Parties or NCPs pertaining to vessels included on the NCP-IUU Vessel List or the CP-IUU Vessel List adopted in 2022, SCIC will recommend to the Commission if any vessels should be removed from the lists. SCIC shall, by consensus, adopt a Proposed NCP-IUU Vessel List and a Proposed CP-IUU Vessel List which shall be provided to the Commission for approval.
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SCIC will consider fishery notifications submitted by Members in 2023 for the 2023/24 season.
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The Chair of the Scientific Committee will provide advice as appropriate and exchange any information on matters of relevance for SCIC to consider.
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SCIC will consider progress with items in the Second Performance Review relevant to the agenda of SCIC.
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SCIC will adopt a report that will be provided to the Commission.
Schedule
Preliminary Schedule (last updated: 27 September 2023)
Week 1 (Sunday 15 October to Friday 20 October 2023)
Conference Room
Sunday 15 October |
Monday 16 October |
Tuesday 17 October |
Wednesday 18 October |
Thursday 19 October |
Friday 20 October |
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0900-0945 | Commission Opening | Scientific Committee | Scientific Committee | Scientific Committee | Scientific Committee | |
1000–1045 | Heads of Delegation | |||||
1045-1100 | Break | |||||
1100–1230 | Commission | Scientific Committee | Scientific Committee | Scientific Committee | Scientific Committee | |
1230–1400 | Lunch | |||||
1330-1400 | Heads of Delegation | Heads of Delegation | ||||
1400–1530 | Scientific Committee | Scientific Committee | Scientific Committee | Scientific Committee | Scientific Committee | |
1530–1600 | Break | |||||
1600–1730 | Scientific Committee | Scientific Committee | Scientific Committee | Scientific Committee | Scientific Committee | |
Agenda topics – Scientific Committee | 1 Opening of the meeting 2.1 Harvested species: Krill resources |
2.2 Harvested species – fish 3. Non-target catch and ecosystem impacts 4. Spatial management |
4 Spatial management of impacts on the Antarctic ecosystem 6 Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Convention Area 9 Scientific Committee activities 10 Secretariat supported activities 11 Budget for 2023/24 12 Advice to SCIC and SCAF 8 Cooperation with other organisations 5 Climate change |
7 CCAMLR Scheme of International Scientific Observation 13 Election of Scientific Committee Chair 14 Other business |
15 Adoption of report of the Forty-second Meeting 16 Close of meeting |
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Agenda topics – Commission | 1. Opening 2. Organisation |
Wombat Room (SCIC: Mon - Fri)
Sunday 15 October |
Monday 16 October |
Tuesday 17 October |
Wednesday 18 October |
Thursday 19 October |
Friday 20 October |
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0900–1030 |
HOD meeting 0900 - 1000 SCIC resumes after HOD (3.8) Proposals for new and revised compliance related CMs |
SCIC Related CM Drafting |
0930: SCIC Related CM Drafting | SCIC Report Adoption | ||
1030–1100 | Break | |||||
1100–1230 |
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(3.2) Vessel inspection (3.3) VMS (5) Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing
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Open -
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Open
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SCIC Report Adoption |
1230–1400 | Lunch | |||||
1400–1530 |
(1) Opening of the meeting (2) Organisation of Meeting (3) Review of Compliance and implementation-related measures and systems (3.1) CDS (incl. CDS Fund review panel) (3.8) Proposals for new and revised compliance related CMs
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(5) Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing (4) CCAMLR Compliance Evaluation Procedure (CCEP)
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(3.8) Report out/action needed from SCIC CM Drafting Group (3.1) Report from CDS Review Panel (7) Advice from the Scientific Committee (3) Review of Compliance and implementation-related measures and systems (any remaining items) (3.4) Promotion of Compliance in CCAMLR (3.5) Transhipment
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(3.8) Report out/action needed from SCIC CM Drafting Group and discussion of remaining proposals under agenda item 3.8 (various) Any unresolved agenda items
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SCIC Report Adoption | |
1530–1600 | Break | |||||
1600–1730 | 1700 Commission Heads of Delegation followed by (1730) Scientific Committee Representatives |
(3.8) Proposals for new and revised compliance related CMs (continued)
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(4) CCAMLR Compliance Evaluation Procedure (CCEP) (3.6) SISO Implementation (3.7) NCP Engagement Strategy
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(4) CCAMLR Compliance Evaluation Procedure (CCEP) (5) Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing (3.8) Proposals for new and revised compliance related CMs (6) Fishery Notifications (8) Consideration of the Second Performance Review |
(various) Any unresolved agenda items (9) Any other business
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SCIC Report Adoption
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SCAF Room
Sunday 15 October |
Monday 16 October |
Tuesday 17 October |
Wednesday 18 October |
Thursday 19 October |
Friday 20 October |
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0900–1030 | SCAF | SCAF | SCAF Report | |||
1030–1100 | Break | |||||
1100–1230 | SCAF | SCAF | SCAF Report | |||
1230–1400 | Lunch | |||||
1400–1530 | ||||||
1530–1600 | Break | |||||
1600–1730 |
Week 2 (23 to 27 October 2023)
Conference Room (extended), Commission only
Monday 23 October |
Tuesday 24 October |
Wednesday 25 October |
Thursday 26 October |
Friday 27 October |
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0900–1030 | Commission plenary | Commission plenary | Commission plenary | Commission Report | |
1030–1100 |
Break |
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1100–1230 | Commission plenary | Commission plenary | Commission plenary | Commission Report | |
1230–1400 |
Lunch |
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1330-1400 |
ad hoc CM Drafting Group | ||||
1400–1530 | Commission plenary | Commission plenary | Commission plenary | ad hoc CM Drafting Group | Commission Report |
1530–1600 |
Break |
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1600–1730 | Commission plenary | Commission plenary | ad hoc CM Drafting Group | Commission Report | |
1800-1930 | Commission plenary | ||||
Agenda items – Commission |
2.4. Participation of a Member in the CCAMLR Meeting 3. Objective of the Convention 4. Management of marine resources 5. Spatial management |
6. Climate 7. Implementation and compliance 8. Observation 9. Conservation measures |
9. Conservation measures and CM Drafting Group 10. Administration and Finance |
9. Conservation measures and CM Drafting Group 6. Climate |
14. Report adoption 15. Close |
Events
Monday 16 October |
Tuesday 17 October |
Wednesday 18 October |
Thursday 19 October |
Friday 20 October |
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Lunchtime | 1230–1330 The Antarctic Wildlife Research Fund – Presentation (Wombat Room, CCAMLR Headquarters) |
1230–1400 |
1315–1345 Antarctica InSync Presentation (Conference Room, CCAMLR Headquarters) |
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Evening | 1800–2000 CCAMLR Welcome Drinks (CCAMLR Headquarters) |
1800–2000 ASOC Function (Alceme – 6 Victoria Street) |
Monday 23 October |
Tuesday 24 October |
Wednesday 25 October |
Thursday 26 October |
Friday 27 October |
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Lunchtime | 1245–1400 ATS Presentation - Heads of Delegation only (SCAF Room, CCAMLR Headquarters) |
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Evening | 1830–2030 ARK Function (Franklin Wharf – Murray Street Pier, 28 Morrison Street) |
1700–1900 |
Final drinks at the Duke |