Since the early 2000s, the ACCOBAMS Secretariat has been headquartered in the Principality of Monaco, at the heart of a diplomatic and scientific environment conducive to regional cooperation for the conservation of cetaceans and their habitat.

On the occasion of the recent relocation of its offices, the Secretariat had the honour of welcoming H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco for an official visit to its new premises. This meeting enabled the Secretariat team to present an overview of its missions, its ongoing projects and the concrete results achieved in the implementation of the Agreement.

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Joint ACCOBAMS-ASCOBANS workshop with navies on underwater noise and cetaceans

The Report of the Joint ACCOBAMS-ASCOBANS workshop with navies on underwater noise and cetaceans took place on the 26 & 27 November 2024 in Toulon, France. The objectives of the workshop were to exchange information on best practice experiences and activities, to promote collaboration, and to discuss steps towards improved exchange of information. This joint workshop gathered national navies from the ACCOBAMS and ASCOBANS Areas, NATO, and a limited number of experts from the Joint Noise Working Group (JNWG) of CMS, ACCOBAMS and ASCOBANS, the ACCOBAMS Scientific Committee, ASCOBANS Advisory Committee, and the ASCOBANS Jastarnia and North Sea Groups.

Call for Proposals – “ACCOBAMS Survey Initiative II” Scientific Coordinator

The ACCOBAMS Secretariat is seeking a highly skilled  Scientific Coordinator, as outlined in the Call for proposals – “ACCOBAMS Survey Initiative II” Scientific Coordinator, with experience in cetacean surveys within the ACCOBAMS Area to support the development of the ASI-II project, specifically in tasks related to the scientific aspects of the initiative and assist in preparing for a coordinated regional scientific survey effort in 2026.
 
The Scientific Coordinator will play a key role in complementing the efforts of the Secretariat by providing scientific leadership, coordination, and expert input.
This role will ensure the scientific integrity of ASI-II outputs and their alignment with the strategic priorities of ACCOBAMS.
 
Applications  should submit a proposal to the ACCOBAMS Executive Secretary (msalivas@accobams.net), keeping in copy secretariat@accobams.net, not later than 26 May 2025.

For additional information, clarification or any communication relating to this Call for Proposals, any interest  applicant may write to msalivas@accobams.net, keeping in copy julieroxane@gmail.com.