Phénia Marras, from the French Biodiversity Agengy, introducing the Side Event
- Date: June 9, 2025 3PM
- Site: Pavilion “Beyond Borders: Ocean Futures” at La Baleine - Green Zone
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The main objective of the event was to explore the role of Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSAs) as an essential tool for integrated ecosystem management, in order to better understand how these areas, as Area Management Tools (AMTs), could contribute to the 30×30 conservation target and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14), in complementarity with the BBNJ Agreement.
At the end of the event, participants gained a better understanding of the importance of MPAs in achieving global conservation goals, and of the need to establish management measures for the marine sector to maintain and protect biological and ecosystem connectivity within and beyond national jurisdictions.
Agenda
Moderator: Phénia Marras – Aït Razouk, French Biodiversity Agency
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Introduction 3-3:05 PM
By Sonia Angélica Jurado, MarViva Foundation & Fae Sapsford, Sargasso Sea Commission
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The role of Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSA) as a crucial tool of ecosystem integrated management and conservation of biodiversity in the high seas ecosystems 3:05-3:15 PM
By Ronan Long, World Maritime University
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The example of the North-West Mediterranean PSSA - the first one designated to protect marine mammals 3:15-3:25 PM
By Vincent Szleper, French Water and Biodiversity Directorate
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Governance and information to achieve a declaration of a PSSA in the high seas 3:25-3:35 PM
By Sonia Angélica Jurado, MarViva Foundation
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The SARGADOM project in the high seas: outcomes of the Socio-Ecosystem Diagnostic Analysis (SEDA) and Integrated Ecosystem Assessment in the Thermal Dome 3:35-3:45 PM
By Jorge Jiménez, MarViva Foundation
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Challenges in PSSA governance: industry initiatives and opportunities 3:45-3:55 PM
By Sahan Abeysekara, Loyd’s Register & Fae Sapsford, Sargasso Sea Commission
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Honduras announcement: voluntary UNOC commitment for the proposal to declare the first PSSA in the high seas, the Thermal Dome 3:55-4:00 PM
By Laura Rivera, Merchant Marine of Honduras [canceled - replaced by a conclusion from Sonia Angélica Jurado]
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Closing remarks 4:00 PM
Announcement
The project team on behalf of the Honduras’ Merchant Navy, announced their commitment to lead the development of the proposal for the declaration of the Thermal Dome as the first PSSA in the high seas.
