1. The Work of the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, Office of Legal Affairs Secretariat of the United Nations
with Particular Emphasis on Technical Cooperation, Trust Funds and Capacity-Building
In response to the importance placed by the General Assembly on capacity-building in the field of ocean affairs and the law of the sea, DOALOS is placing a particular emphasis on this aspect of its mandate.

2. OFFICE OF LEGAL AFFAIRS GENERAL LEGAL DIVISION CODIFICATION DIVISION
DOALOS IN RELATION TO THE UNITED NATIONS SECRETARIAT AND THE OFFICE OF LEGAL AFFAIRS (OLA)
UNITED Nations Secretariat
One of 6 principle UN organs (article 7 of the UN Charter)
Progressive development and codification of international law
Third UN Conference on the Law of the Sea,
OFFICE OF LEGAL AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF THE
LEGAL COUNSEL
DIVISION FOR OCEAN
AFFAIRS AND
THE LAW OF THE SEA
GENERAL LEGAL DIVISION
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
LAW DIVISION
CODIFICATION DIVISION
TREATY SECTION
One of the major functions of the United Nations is to contribute to the progressive development and codification of international law, and promote the strengthening and development as well as the effective implementation of the international legal order for the seas and oceans. One of the United Nations’ greatest achievements in the field of progressive development and codification of international law is without any doubt the conclusion of UNCLOS in It was adopted after intensive diplomatic work, and has become one of the most widely ratified Conventions, currently with 166 States parties, including the E.U.
The UN Secretariat is one of the 6 principle organs of the United Nations (article 7 of the UN Charter).
OLA is one of the main Offices of the UN and the Division is part of it.
The Director of DOALOS is accountable to the Legal Counsel of the United Nations who, in turn, reports to the Secretary-General.
DOALOS is the focal point in the United Nations system for ocean affairs and the law of the sea. As we will see in the next slides, the Division’s main responsibilities relate to the discharge of the functions in the field of oceans and the law of the sea entrusted to the Secretary-General of the United Nations under UNCLOS and related General Assembly resolutions.
The United Nations Legal Counsel/DOALOS: focal point for UN-Oceans;
DOALOS discharges certain functions of Secretary-General as stated in UNCLOS
and General Assembly resolutions; secretariat functions for UNCLOS and implementing Agreements

3. DOALOS’ Mandate
UNCLOS: entrusts numerous responsibilities to the Secretary-General (SG)
1982
GA res. 37/66 approved SG’s assumption of such responsibilities
UNCLOS entrusts to the Secretary-General (SG) numerous responsibilities for instance:
depository functions related to the deposits of charts/coordinates: (arts.16, 47, 75, 76, 84);
treaty depositary functions: (287, 298, 306, 307, 317, 319, 320),
due-publicity functions (art. 76);
functions to circulate information to States parties (arts. 312, 313, 314);
functions of convening and servicing the Meeting of States Parties (art. 319), and meetings of the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (Annex II); as well as
secretariat services with regard to settlement of disputes (Annex III: articles 2, 3 – Annex V: article 7, 8 – Annex VI: article 4, 5 – Annex VII: article 2, 3, etc.)
The Division also performs Liaison functions for ITLOS and ISA, administers a number of Trust Funds and provides technical assistance and capacity-building to States.
The mandate of the Division stems from GA resolution 37/66 (preamble) of 3 December 1982, that approved “the assumption by the Secretary-General of the responsibilities entrusted to him under the Convention”.
GA Resolution 49/28 (para.14) of 6 December noted with appreciation “the functions and role of the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs of the Secretariat, which has contributed to the wider acceptance and rational and consistent application of the provisions of the Convention.”
Additionally, GA resolution 52/26 of 26 November 1997, requests the Secretary-General to continue to carry out the responsibilities entrusted to him in the Convention and related GA resolutions, such as in resolutions 49/28 of 6 December Resolution 54/33 of 24 November 1999 further elaborates on the responsibilities of the Secretary-General including to undertake measures aimed at “[e]nsuring more effective collaboration and coordination between relevant parts of the Secretariat and the United Nations system as a whole on ocean affairs and the law of the sea.” (para.8(a))
This mandate was confirmed in all subsequent oceans-related resolutions and expanded by the entry into force of the two Implementing Agreements.

4. DOALOS’ Mandate
GA res. 49/28 (1994) and 52/26 (1997) requested SG to continue carrying out responsibilities entrusted to him in the Convention and related GA resolutions
UNCLOS entrusts to the Secretary-General (SG) numerous responsibilities for instance:
depository functions related to the deposits of charts/coordinates: (arts.16, 47, 75, 76, 84);
treaty depositary functions: (287, 298, 306, 307, 317, 319, 320),
due-publicity functions (art. 76);
functions to circulate information to States parties (arts. 312, 313, 314);
functions of convening and servicing the Meeting of States Parties (art. 319), and meetings of the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (Annex II); as well as
secretariat services with regard to settlement of disputes (Annex III: articles 2, 3 – Annex V: article 7, 8 – Annex VI: article 4, 5 – Annex VII: article 2, 3, etc.)
The Division also performs Liaison functions for ITLOS and ISA, administers a number of Trust Funds and provides technical assistance and capacity-building to States.
The mandate of the Division stems from GA resolution 37/66 (preamble) of 3 December 1982, that approved “the assumption by the Secretary-General of the responsibilities entrusted to him under the Convention”.
GA Resolution 49/28 (para.14) of 6 December noted with appreciation “the functions and role of the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs of the Secretariat, which has contributed to the wider acceptance and rational and consistent application of the provisions of the Convention.”
Additionally, GA resolution 52/26 of 26 November 1997, requests the Secretary-General to continue to carry out the responsibilities entrusted to him in the Convention and related GA resolutions, such as in resolutions 49/28 of 6 December Resolution 54/33 of 24 November 1999 further elaborates on the responsibilities of the Secretary-General including to undertake measures aimed at “[e]nsuring more effective collaboration and coordination between relevant parts of the Secretariat and the United Nations system as a whole on ocean affairs and the law of the sea.” (para.8(a))
This mandate was confirmed in all subsequent oceans-related resolutions and expanded by the entry into force of the two Implementing Agreements.

5. DOALOS’ Mandate
Mandate confirmed in subsequent GA resolutions, including
Resolution 69/245 - Oceans and the law of the sea adopted by 153 votes to 1 with 3 abstentions on 29 December 2014
Resolution 69/109 - Sustainable fisheries, including through the 1995 Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks, and related instruments, adopted on 9 December 2014
UNCLOS entrusts to the Secretary-General (SG) numerous responsibilities for instance:
depository functions related to the deposits of charts/coordinates: (arts.16, 47, 75, 76, 84);
treaty depositary functions: (287, 298, 306, 307, 317, 319, 320),
due-publicity functions (art. 76);
functions to circulate information to States parties (arts. 312, 313, 314);
functions of convening and servicing the Meeting of States Parties (art. 319), and meetings of the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (Annex II); as well as
secretariat services with regard to settlement of disputes (Annex III: articles 2, 3 – Annex V: article 7, 8 – Annex VI: article 4, 5 – Annex VII: article 2, 3, etc.)
The Division also performs Liaison functions for ITLOS and ISA, administers a number of Trust Funds and provides technical assistance and capacity-building to States.
The mandate of the Division stems from GA resolution 37/66 (preamble) of 3 December 1982, that approved “the assumption by the Secretary-General of the responsibilities entrusted to him under the Convention”.
GA Resolution 49/28 (para.14) of 6 December noted with appreciation “the functions and role of the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs of the Secretariat, which has contributed to the wider acceptance and rational and consistent application of the provisions of the Convention.”
Additionally, GA resolution 52/26 of 26 November 1997, requests the Secretary-General to continue to carry out the responsibilities entrusted to him in the Convention and related GA resolutions, such as in resolutions 49/28 of 6 December Resolution 54/33 of 24 November 1999 further elaborates on the responsibilities of the Secretary-General including to undertake measures aimed at “[e]nsuring more effective collaboration and coordination between relevant parts of the Secretariat and the United Nations system as a whole on ocean affairs and the law of the sea.” (para.8(a))
This mandate was confirmed in all subsequent oceans-related resolutions and expanded by the entry into force of the two Implementing Agreements.

6. DOALOS Core Functions/ Activities
Promote universal participation in UNCLOS
Assist in implementation of UNCLOS:
advice and assistance
servicing of meetings
cooperation and coordination
discharging SG’s responsibilities
monitoring and information dissemination
Broadly speaking, DOALOS functions and activities aim at:
Promoting universal participation in UNCLOS, which, as mentioned earlier currently has 162 parties, including the E.U.;
Facilitating the Conventions' uniform and consistent application;
Assisting in the Conventions' implementation.
In the next slides I’ll focus on the last two aspects, in the context of the work of the CLCS.

7. DOALOS’ work - UNCLOS Wide range of services to States;
Advice and assistance with a view to promoting better understanding of UNCLOS and the 1995 United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement;
Contributes to the effective functioning of system of institutions and bodies established under the Convention;
Depositary functions – maritime limits
Servicing the Meetings of States Parties to UNCLOS; substantive and technical services to the CLCS;
UNCLOS entrusts to the Secretary-General (SG) numerous responsibilities for instance:
depository functions related to the deposits of charts/coordinates: (arts.16, 47, 75, 76, 84);
treaty depositary functions: (287, 298, 306, 307, 317, 319, 320),
due-publicity functions (art. 76);
functions to circulate information to States parties (arts. 312, 313, 314);
functions of convening and servicing the Meeting of States Parties (art. 319), and meetings of the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (Annex II); as well as
secretariat services with regard to settlement of disputes (Annex III: articles 2, 3 – Annex V: article 7, 8 – Annex VI: article 4, 5 – Annex VII: article 2, 3, etc.)
The Division also performs Liaison functions for ITLOS and ISA, administers a number of Trust Funds and provides technical assistance and capacity-building to States.
The mandate of the Division stems from GA resolution 37/66 (preamble) of 3 December 1982, that approved “the assumption by the Secretary-General of the responsibilities entrusted to him under the Convention”.
GA Resolution 49/28 (para.14) of 6 December noted with appreciation “the functions and role of the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs of the Secretariat, which has contributed to the wider acceptance and rational and consistent application of the provisions of the Convention.”
Additionally, GA resolution 52/26 of 26 November 1997, requests the Secretary-General to continue to carry out the responsibilities entrusted to him in the Convention and related GA resolutions, such as in resolutions 49/28 of 6 December Resolution 54/33 of 24 November 1999 further elaborates on the responsibilities of the Secretary-General including to undertake measures aimed at “[e]nsuring more effective collaboration and coordination between relevant parts of the Secretariat and the United Nations system as a whole on ocean affairs and the law of the sea.” (para.8(a))
This mandate was confirmed in all subsequent oceans-related resolutions and expanded by the entry into force of the two Implementing Agreements.

8. DOALOS’ work – General Assembly
Substantive servicing to the General Assembly in its annual review and evaluation of the implementation of UNCLOS and other developments relating to ocean affairs and the law of the sea;
Reports of the Secretary-General on oceans and the law of the sea and on sustainable fisheries;
UNCLOS entrusts to the Secretary-General (SG) numerous responsibilities for instance:
depository functions related to the deposits of charts/coordinates: (arts.16, 47, 75, 76, 84);
treaty depositary functions: (287, 298, 306, 307, 317, 319, 320),
due-publicity functions (art. 76);
functions to circulate information to States parties (arts. 312, 313, 314);
functions of convening and servicing the Meeting of States Parties (art. 319), and meetings of the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (Annex II); as well as
secretariat services with regard to settlement of disputes (Annex III: articles 2, 3 – Annex V: article 7, 8 – Annex VI: article 4, 5 – Annex VII: article 2, 3, etc.)
The Division also performs Liaison functions for ITLOS and ISA, administers a number of Trust Funds and provides technical assistance and capacity-building to States.
The mandate of the Division stems from GA resolution 37/66 (preamble) of 3 December 1982, that approved “the assumption by the Secretary-General of the responsibilities entrusted to him under the Convention”.
GA Resolution 49/28 (para.14) of 6 December noted with appreciation “the functions and role of the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs of the Secretariat, which has contributed to the wider acceptance and rational and consistent application of the provisions of the Convention.”
Additionally, GA resolution 52/26 of 26 November 1997, requests the Secretary-General to continue to carry out the responsibilities entrusted to him in the Convention and related GA resolutions, such as in resolutions 49/28 of 6 December Resolution 54/33 of 24 November 1999 further elaborates on the responsibilities of the Secretary-General including to undertake measures aimed at “[e]nsuring more effective collaboration and coordination between relevant parts of the Secretariat and the United Nations system as a whole on ocean affairs and the law of the sea.” (para.8(a))
This mandate was confirmed in all subsequent oceans-related resolutions and expanded by the entry into force of the two Implementing Agreements.

9. DOALOS’ work – General Assembly
Services the meetings of the subsidiary bodies of the General Assembly >>>>>>>>>
UNCLOS entrusts to the Secretary-General (SG) numerous responsibilities for instance:
depository functions related to the deposits of charts/coordinates: (arts.16, 47, 75, 76, 84);
treaty depositary functions: (287, 298, 306, 307, 317, 319, 320),
due-publicity functions (art. 76);
functions to circulate information to States parties (arts. 312, 313, 314);
functions of convening and servicing the Meeting of States Parties (art. 319), and meetings of the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (Annex II); as well as
secretariat services with regard to settlement of disputes (Annex III: articles 2, 3 – Annex V: article 7, 8 – Annex VI: article 4, 5 – Annex VII: article 2, 3, etc.)
The Division also performs Liaison functions for ITLOS and ISA, administers a number of Trust Funds and provides technical assistance and capacity-building to States.
The mandate of the Division stems from GA resolution 37/66 (preamble) of 3 December 1982, that approved “the assumption by the Secretary-General of the responsibilities entrusted to him under the Convention”.
GA Resolution 49/28 (para.14) of 6 December noted with appreciation “the functions and role of the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs of the Secretariat, which has contributed to the wider acceptance and rational and consistent application of the provisions of the Convention.”
Additionally, GA resolution 52/26 of 26 November 1997, requests the Secretary-General to continue to carry out the responsibilities entrusted to him in the Convention and related GA resolutions, such as in resolutions 49/28 of 6 December Resolution 54/33 of 24 November 1999 further elaborates on the responsibilities of the Secretary-General including to undertake measures aimed at “[e]nsuring more effective collaboration and coordination between relevant parts of the Secretariat and the United Nations system as a whole on ocean affairs and the law of the sea.” (para.8(a))
This mandate was confirmed in all subsequent oceans-related resolutions and expanded by the entry into force of the two Implementing Agreements.

10. DOALOS’ work – General Assembly
United Nations Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea (the “Informal Consultative Process”)
Sixteenth meeting: "Oceans and sustainable development: integration of the three dimensions of sustainable development, namely, environmental, social and economic" 6 to 10 April 2015
UNCLOS entrusts to the Secretary-General (SG) numerous responsibilities for instance:
depository functions related to the deposits of charts/coordinates: (arts.16, 47, 75, 76, 84);
treaty depositary functions: (287, 298, 306, 307, 317, 319, 320),
due-publicity functions (art. 76);
functions to circulate information to States parties (arts. 312, 313, 314);
functions of convening and servicing the Meeting of States Parties (art. 319), and meetings of the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (Annex II); as well as
secretariat services with regard to settlement of disputes (Annex III: articles 2, 3 – Annex V: article 7, 8 – Annex VI: article 4, 5 – Annex VII: article 2, 3, etc.)
The Division also performs Liaison functions for ITLOS and ISA, administers a number of Trust Funds and provides technical assistance and capacity-building to States.
The mandate of the Division stems from GA resolution 37/66 (preamble) of 3 December 1982, that approved “the assumption by the Secretary-General of the responsibilities entrusted to him under the Convention”.
GA Resolution 49/28 (para.14) of 6 December noted with appreciation “the functions and role of the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs of the Secretariat, which has contributed to the wider acceptance and rational and consistent application of the provisions of the Convention.”
Additionally, GA resolution 52/26 of 26 November 1997, requests the Secretary-General to continue to carry out the responsibilities entrusted to him in the Convention and related GA resolutions, such as in resolutions 49/28 of 6 December Resolution 54/33 of 24 November 1999 further elaborates on the responsibilities of the Secretary-General including to undertake measures aimed at “[e]nsuring more effective collaboration and coordination between relevant parts of the Secretariat and the United Nations system as a whole on ocean affairs and the law of the sea.” (para.8(a))
This mandate was confirmed in all subsequent oceans-related resolutions and expanded by the entry into force of the two Implementing Agreements.

11. DOALOS’ work – General Assembly
Ad Hoc Open-ended Informal Working Group to study issues relating to the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity beyond areas of national jurisdiction
Outcome of the meeting held at United Nations Headquarters from 20 to 23 January 2015:
Recommended to GA to decide to develop an international legally-binding instrument under the Convention on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction
UNCLOS entrusts to the Secretary-General (SG) numerous responsibilities for instance:
depository functions related to the deposits of charts/coordinates: (arts.16, 47, 75, 76, 84);
treaty depositary functions: (287, 298, 306, 307, 317, 319, 320),
due-publicity functions (art. 76);
functions to circulate information to States parties (arts. 312, 313, 314);
functions of convening and servicing the Meeting of States Parties (art. 319), and meetings of the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (Annex II); as well as
secretariat services with regard to settlement of disputes (Annex III: articles 2, 3 – Annex V: article 7, 8 – Annex VI: article 4, 5 – Annex VII: article 2, 3, etc.)
The Division also performs Liaison functions for ITLOS and ISA, administers a number of Trust Funds and provides technical assistance and capacity-building to States.
The mandate of the Division stems from GA resolution 37/66 (preamble) of 3 December 1982, that approved “the assumption by the Secretary-General of the responsibilities entrusted to him under the Convention”.
GA Resolution 49/28 (para.14) of 6 December noted with appreciation “the functions and role of the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs of the Secretariat, which has contributed to the wider acceptance and rational and consistent application of the provisions of the Convention.”
Additionally, GA resolution 52/26 of 26 November 1997, requests the Secretary-General to continue to carry out the responsibilities entrusted to him in the Convention and related GA resolutions, such as in resolutions 49/28 of 6 December Resolution 54/33 of 24 November 1999 further elaborates on the responsibilities of the Secretary-General including to undertake measures aimed at “[e]nsuring more effective collaboration and coordination between relevant parts of the Secretariat and the United Nations system as a whole on ocean affairs and the law of the sea.” (para.8(a))
This mandate was confirmed in all subsequent oceans-related resolutions and expanded by the entry into force of the two Implementing Agreements.

12. DOALOS’ work – General Assembly
Regular Process for global reporting and assessment of the state of the marine environment, including socioeconomic aspects and its Ad Hoc Working Group of the Whole, Group of Experts, the Bureau and the Pool of Experts;
Preparation of the first global integrated marine assessment.
UNCLOS entrusts to the Secretary-General (SG) numerous responsibilities for instance:
depository functions related to the deposits of charts/coordinates: (arts.16, 47, 75, 76, 84);
treaty depositary functions: (287, 298, 306, 307, 317, 319, 320),
due-publicity functions (art. 76);
functions to circulate information to States parties (arts. 312, 313, 314);
functions of convening and servicing the Meeting of States Parties (art. 319), and meetings of the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (Annex II); as well as
secretariat services with regard to settlement of disputes (Annex III: articles 2, 3 – Annex V: article 7, 8 – Annex VI: article 4, 5 – Annex VII: article 2, 3, etc.)
The Division also performs Liaison functions for ITLOS and ISA, administers a number of Trust Funds and provides technical assistance and capacity-building to States.
The mandate of the Division stems from GA resolution 37/66 (preamble) of 3 December 1982, that approved “the assumption by the Secretary-General of the responsibilities entrusted to him under the Convention”.
GA Resolution 49/28 (para.14) of 6 December noted with appreciation “the functions and role of the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs of the Secretariat, which has contributed to the wider acceptance and rational and consistent application of the provisions of the Convention.”
Additionally, GA resolution 52/26 of 26 November 1997, requests the Secretary-General to continue to carry out the responsibilities entrusted to him in the Convention and related GA resolutions, such as in resolutions 49/28 of 6 December Resolution 54/33 of 24 November 1999 further elaborates on the responsibilities of the Secretary-General including to undertake measures aimed at “[e]nsuring more effective collaboration and coordination between relevant parts of the Secretariat and the United Nations system as a whole on ocean affairs and the law of the sea.” (para.8(a))
This mandate was confirmed in all subsequent oceans-related resolutions and expanded by the entry into force of the two Implementing Agreements.

13. DOALOS’ work – General Assembly and other bodies
Servicing the Informal Consultations of States Parties to the United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement, preparing and servicing the resumed Review Conference.
Servicing an increasing number of other intergovernmental meetings, including the informal consultations on draft General Assembly resolutions on oceans and the law of the sea and on sustainable fisheries;
Organizing the World Oceans Day activities;
UNCLOS entrusts to the Secretary-General (SG) numerous responsibilities for instance:
depository functions related to the deposits of charts/coordinates: (arts.16, 47, 75, 76, 84);
treaty depositary functions: (287, 298, 306, 307, 317, 319, 320),
due-publicity functions (art. 76);
functions to circulate information to States parties (arts. 312, 313, 314);
functions of convening and servicing the Meeting of States Parties (art. 319), and meetings of the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (Annex II); as well as
secretariat services with regard to settlement of disputes (Annex III: articles 2, 3 – Annex V: article 7, 8 – Annex VI: article 4, 5 – Annex VII: article 2, 3, etc.)
The Division also performs Liaison functions for ITLOS and ISA, administers a number of Trust Funds and provides technical assistance and capacity-building to States.
The mandate of the Division stems from GA resolution 37/66 (preamble) of 3 December 1982, that approved “the assumption by the Secretary-General of the responsibilities entrusted to him under the Convention”.
GA Resolution 49/28 (para.14) of 6 December noted with appreciation “the functions and role of the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs of the Secretariat, which has contributed to the wider acceptance and rational and consistent application of the provisions of the Convention.”
Additionally, GA resolution 52/26 of 26 November 1997, requests the Secretary-General to continue to carry out the responsibilities entrusted to him in the Convention and related GA resolutions, such as in resolutions 49/28 of 6 December Resolution 54/33 of 24 November 1999 further elaborates on the responsibilities of the Secretary-General including to undertake measures aimed at “[e]nsuring more effective collaboration and coordination between relevant parts of the Secretariat and the United Nations system as a whole on ocean affairs and the law of the sea.” (para.8(a))
This mandate was confirmed in all subsequent oceans-related resolutions and expanded by the entry into force of the two Implementing Agreements.

14. DOALOS’ work –UN Oceans
United Nations Legal Counsel /DOALOS - Focal point UN-Oceans - inter-agency cooperation and coordination
development of an inventory of mandates and activities of the members of UN-Oceans to facilitate the identification of possible areas for collaboration and synergy

15. DOALOS’ work – capacity building
Building-up the capacities of States, in particular developing States, including the development of human resources, institutional infrastructures, as well as legal and technical capacities
UNCLOS entrusts to the Secretary-General (SG) numerous responsibilities for instance:
depository functions related to the deposits of charts/coordinates: (arts.16, 47, 75, 76, 84);
treaty depositary functions: (287, 298, 306, 307, 317, 319, 320),
due-publicity functions (art. 76);
functions to circulate information to States parties (arts. 312, 313, 314);
functions of convening and servicing the Meeting of States Parties (art. 319), and meetings of the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (Annex II); as well as
secretariat services with regard to settlement of disputes (Annex III: articles 2, 3 – Annex V: article 7, 8 – Annex VI: article 4, 5 – Annex VII: article 2, 3, etc.)
The Division also performs Liaison functions for ITLOS and ISA, administers a number of Trust Funds and provides technical assistance and capacity-building to States.
The mandate of the Division stems from GA resolution 37/66 (preamble) of 3 December 1982, that approved “the assumption by the Secretary-General of the responsibilities entrusted to him under the Convention”.
GA Resolution 49/28 (para.14) of 6 December noted with appreciation “the functions and role of the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs of the Secretariat, which has contributed to the wider acceptance and rational and consistent application of the provisions of the Convention.”
Additionally, GA resolution 52/26 of 26 November 1997, requests the Secretary-General to continue to carry out the responsibilities entrusted to him in the Convention and related GA resolutions, such as in resolutions 49/28 of 6 December Resolution 54/33 of 24 November 1999 further elaborates on the responsibilities of the Secretary-General including to undertake measures aimed at “[e]nsuring more effective collaboration and coordination between relevant parts of the Secretariat and the United Nations system as a whole on ocean affairs and the law of the sea.” (para.8(a))
This mandate was confirmed in all subsequent oceans-related resolutions and expanded by the entry into force of the two Implementing Agreements.

16. Geographic Information System services
In general the geographic information system services include:
- Compilation of data contained in the submission into a consistent GIS format
- Calculation of geodetic distances, using a number of different methods
- Facilitating the analysis of the 2D data
- Facilitating the analysis of the 3D data
- Research for additional scientific or bathymetric information and its incorporation into the consistent GIS format

17. DOALOS’ Staff and Facilities
Division composed of 32 professional and support staff, including lawyers, Geographic Information System (GIS) Officers
from more than 20 different countries; representing all continents
multidisciplinary, multi-cultural and multi-racial team
Facilities include 3 state-of-the-art GIS labs and large conference room with audio-visualization equipment; office space; plotters and printers.
In order to effectively discharge its mandate, the Division presently has a total of 29 multi-disciplinary staff composed mainly of professionals, the majority of whom are lawyers, as well as a number of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Officers. The Division is assisted in the discharge of its functions by a team of support staff. The staff are multi-cultural and racially diverse from 19 different countries.
The Division also has technical and infrastructure support such as 3 state-of-the-art GIS labs and a large conference room with audio-visualisation equipment; office space, computers, plotters and printers.

18. LIAISON FUNCTIONS WITH ITLOS and ISA
Based in Hamburg, opened in 1996;
Forum for the settlement of disputes under UNCLOS;
United Nations / ITLOS based on the Agreement on Cooperation and Relationship - concluded on 18 December 1997
ISA:
UN / ISA relationship agreement - concluded on 14 July 1997.
Provides for cooperation and coordination on matters of mutual interest.
Although ITLOS has observer status with the United Nations, DOALOS also serves as the liaison office between ITLOS and the United Nations. The Agreement on Cooperation and Relationship of 18 December 1997 outlines the following:
• Cooperation and coordination on matters of mutual concern;
• Exchange of information and documents;
• Reports to the United Nations;
• Personnel arrangements - Conference services - Administrative cooperation, including budgetary and financial relationships;
The International Seabed Authority also has observer status with the United Nations. The Organisation has concluded with the ISA an Agreement concerning the relationship between the United Nations and the International Seabed Authority (14 July 1997).

19. Fellowship Programmes Technical Assistance and Training Programmes
DOALOS Technical Cooperation, Trust Funds and Capacity-Building
Fellowship Programmes
UN-Nippon Foundation
Fellowship Programme
Special Strategic Award
Hamilton Shirley
Amerasinghe Memorial
Trust Funds
ICP TF
CLCS TF
ITLOS TF
CLCS Submissions TF
Regular Process TF
Fish Stocks TF
Technical Assistance and Training Programmes
Somalia Capacity
Building Project
Course on Marine
Scientific Research
Course on Delineation
of the Continental Shelf
DOALOS’s capacity building program consists of three types of activities, as follows: 1. Trust Funds, 2. Fellowship Programmes, 3. Technical Assistance and Training Programmes.

20. Hamilton Shirley Amerasinghe Memorial Fellowship Programme
DOALOS Technical Cooperation, Trust Funds and Capacity-Building
Hamilton Shirley Amerasinghe Memorial Fellowship Programme
Fully-funded customized research fellowship programme in ocean affairs and law of the sea, funded by Member States’ voluntary contributions.
Structure:
- A 3-month (phase 1) hosted by DOALOS for research and first-hand exposure followed by
- A 6-month (phase 2) hosted by participating academic host institutions for research and study
The fellowship is intended, primarily, for Government officials as well as research fellows or lecturers who are involved in ocean law or maritime affairs, or related disciplines, either in Governments or agencies or educational institutions and bodies

21. UN-Nippon Foundation Fellowship Programme
DOALOS Technical Cooperation, Trust Funds and Capacity-Building
UN-Nippon Foundation Fellowship Programme
Fully-funded 9-month customized advanced research and practicum fellowship in ocean affairs and the law of the sea and related disciplines
110 fellowships to individuals from 67 States since 2004
Structure:
- A 3-month (phase 1) hosted by DOALOS for research and first-hand exposure to the UN System and ocean multilateral processes followed by a
- A 6-month (phase 2) hosted by one of the over 50 prestigious participating academic host institutions for a research
The Nippon Fellowship is for Mid-level civil servant or other individuals, working directly with ocean affairs/science issues, and occupying professional position allowing to directly assist State/Region in the formulation and/or implementation of related policy and programmes; the Fellows’ programme output must contribute directly to State/Region’s formulation and/or implementation of ocean affairs and law of the sea policies and programmes.
Evolving capacity and networking needs of the Alumni as they progress through their careers and in recognition of the continuing and rapid developments in ocean affairs and the law of the sea, which fosters greater understanding between individuals and facilitates lasting global interpersonal relationships both at the personal and professional level and reinforces a broader and more consistent application of ocean governance frameworks.

22. UN-Nippon Foundation Fellowship Programme Alumni Network
Evolving capacity and networking needs of the Alumni as they progress through their careers and in recognition of the continuing and rapid developments in ocean affairs and the law of the sea
Annual Meetings
(5 regional, 1 global)
Website, News Letters
Fosters greater understanding between individuals and facilitates lasting global interpersonal relationships both at the personal and professional level
Reinforces a broader and more consistent application of ocean governance frameworks.

23. UN-Nippon Foundation Special Strategic Award
Assist States, particularly least developing States and Small Island Developing States, to strategically develop and implement at national level legal and governance frameworks for ocean affairs and the law of the sea.
Reduce critical capacity barriers so as to enable the most vulnerable of States to better address strategically important and time-sensitive ocean affairs and the law of the sea issues they are faced with.
Specific consideration will be given to the profile of the candidate(s) with respect to their ability and position to address the needs of the State once trained.
Structure:
- 3-6 months hosted by DOALOS, highly customized to the strategic needs of the State

24. Technical Assistance and Training Programmes
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Technical Assistance and Training Programmes
DOALOS provides advice and assistance to States in the implementation of UNCLOS pursuant to its mandate (resolution 52/26 and 67/78).
Training courses include:
Training Manual for Delineation of the Outer Limits of the Continental Shelf Beyond 200 nm.
Course on Marine Scientific Research.
Developing and Implementing an Ecosystem Approach to the Management of Ocean-related Activities.
Development, Implementation and Management of Marine Protected Areas.
Course in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (in development)

25. DOALOS training courses
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DOALOS training courses
The Division (DOALOS) has, in cooperation with CLCS members and external partners, organized and conducted ten training courses on the application of article 76 of the Convention on a regional, sub-regional and national level.
Four of these courses were given in African States (Ghana – 2005, South Africa – 2007, Namibia – 2008, Angola – 2011), and included more than 200 participants from 24 African coastal States.
[not sure whether this presentation is the right one for these courses, maybe better suited for the presentation on the work of the Division]

26. Somalia Capacity Building Project example of technical assistance
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Somalia Capacity Building Project example of technical assistance
To build the knowledge and capacity of Somali legislators and technical officials regarding the rights and duties in the maritime zones set out in UNCLOS, including in relation to the repression of piracy
Assist Somalia in developing an overarching legal framework for the effective governance of its maritime domain
Promote the sustainable development of its resources in conformity with the Convention.
Funded by the Trust Fund to support States in combatting piracy off the coast of Somalia

27. DOALOS Technical Cooperation, Trust Funds and Capacity-Building
Voluntary trust fund for the purpose of assisting developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing States, in attending meetings of the United Nations Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea (Fund Code: KEA)
Objective:
The Trust Fund assists developing States, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing States, to attend the meetings of the United Nations Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea, which are held annually in New York.

28. DOALOS Technical Cooperation, Trust Funds and Capacity-Building
Voluntary trust fund for the purpose of defraying the cost of participation of the members of the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf from developing States in the meetings of the Commission (Fund Code: KJA)
Objective:
The Trust Fund was set up in order to defray the cost of participation of the members of the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) from developing States in the CLCS meetings by providing travel and daily subsistence allowance

29. DOALOS Technical Cooperation, Trust Funds and Capacity-Building
Voluntary trust fund to assist States in the settlement of disputes through the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (Fund Code: KFA)
Objective:
The Trust Fund assists States to settle disputes through the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea by providing financial assistance for expenses incurred in respect of cases which are submitted to the Tribunal.

30. DOALOS Technical Cooperation, Trust Funds and Capacity-Building
Voluntary trust fund for the purpose of facilitating the preparation of submissions to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf for developing States, in particular the least developed countries and small island developing States, and compliance with article 76 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Fund Code: KUA)
Objective:
To provide developing States, in particular the least developed countries and Small Island developing States, with financial assistance for the training of technical and administrative staff, the acquisition of hardware, software and consultancy services, and certain activities necessary to make a submission to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf.

31. (a) support the operations of the regular process;
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Voluntary trust fund for the regular process for global reporting and assessment of the state of the marine environment, including socio-economic aspects (Fund Code: TME)
Objective:
(a) support the operations of the regular process;
(b) to provide assistance to the experts from developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing States, to attend the meeting of the Ad hoc Working Group of the Whole; and
(c) for the special scholarship fund to support training programmes for developing countries.

32. UN-FAO Assistance Fund under Part VII of the UN Fish Stocks Agreement
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UN-FAO Assistance Fund under Part VII of the UN Fish Stocks Agreement
Objective:
To assist developing States Parties in the implementation of the Agreement, in particular, through, inter alia:
(a) Participation in relevant meetings and activities of relevant regional and sub-regional fisheries management organizations and arrangements
(b) Human resources development, technical training, and technical assistance in relation to conservation and management of straddling and highly migratory fish stocks and development of fisheries for such stocks.
The Fund is administered jointly by the Division and FAO.

33. Contributions welcome…
Pursuant to resolution 69/245 of 29 December 2014, the General Assembly Further recognizes the importance of assisting developing States, in particular the least developed countries and small island developing States, as well as coastal African States, in implementing the Convention, urges States, intergovernmental organizations and agencies, national institutions, non-governmental organizations and international financial institutions, as well as natural and juridical persons, to make voluntary financial or other contributions to the trust funds, as referred to in resolutions 55/7, 57/141 and 64/71 of 4 December 2009.

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