As always, Yoshifumi Tanaka has written a thoughtful and engaging piece, worth a read.

CIL is delighted that Amb Rena Lee has been nominated by SG for election at the ICJ! An internationally recognised international lawyer and diplomat who skilfully led the BBNJ negotiations to its successful conclusion, CIL has no doubt that she will make an excellent judge! 🇸🇬

⁦NUS Centre for International Law⁩ celebrated its 15th anniversary and presented Tommy Koh with a book in his honour #UNCLOS 40 (+2years). We are the 🌏🌍🌎

The discovery of animal life below the seafloor at hydrothermal vents in the East Pacific Rise is reported in Nature Communications. The research sheds new light on the complex habitats that are found in the deep ocean. Read the paper: go.nature.com/3NrXvVf

Egypt becomes the 105 State to sign the #BBNJ🐙 Treaty to protect biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. 🙏🇪🇬

As always, ᴅʀ ᴅᴇᴀɴ ᴋɴɪɢʜᴛ has the good reckons - thanks Dean!

Have you read the latest issue of the ICLQ? It contains articles on a mix of topics including law of the sea, international investment law, international humanitarian law and the practice of international courts. All articles are #OpenAccess. cambridge.org/core/journals/…

Wildlife in all its beauty - a thread🧵 1. When its cold enough you can see their song

Exciting to see my paper with Douglas Guilfoyle trending!

John Oliver episode addressing deep sea mining finally available in UK🇬🇧. (n.b. NSFW) youtu.be/qW7CGTK-1vA?si…

Thorough report of #COP16Colombia: Key outcomes agreed at UN Biodiversity conference in Cali, Colombia Despite chaotic ending, some bright spots, including agreement of sorts on #DSI🧬, progress on Indigenous Rights✊🏾, and ID-ing marine areas (EBSAs)🌊. carbonbrief.org/cop16-key-outc…

I’m very pleased to hear the news that Geoff McLay has been appointed as Dean of the Law Faculty at Te Herenga Waka Vic University, the first internal appointment for more than 20 years! Congratulations Geoff.

This is an incredible post. Really beautiful.

Attention Law Students! Are you passionate about international law? We’re thrilled to announce that the Nurul Ashikin and ANZSIL Student Paper Prize is current accepting papers! This is your chance to showcase your research and win an exciting prize!

For those of you on Bluesky, I’m now a member. Please come and find me! (JMossop). ☺️

The #BBNJ PrepCom kicked off its first session today at UNHQ. Over the next two weeks, delegates will exchange views to prepare for the entry into force of the Agreement and the first meeting of the COP: un.org/bbnjagreement/… Follow the live stream at webtv.un.org