Outreach
Juneau World Affairs Council
Unratified: The International Law of the Sea treaties, and their potential for protecting Arctic resources and cultures.
ABOUT JWAC
The Juneau World Affairs Council (JWAC) is a non-profit, , non-partisan organization. Our goal is to encourage dialogue and understanding of important international, economic, political and social issues through expert presentation, informed discussion, and other educational activities.
In pursuit of this goal, JWAC organizes presentations, lectures and panel discussions for the benefit of our members and the public. Speakers have included ambassadors, professors, business leaders, politicians, explorers, activists and more. You do not need to be a member of JWAC to benefit from its programming.
The majority of JWAC's presentations are free of charge and everyone is encouraged to attend. JWAC is funded byand . All work in the organization is performed by its members and a volunteer board of directors.
The Juneau World Affairs Council is a member of the .
JWAC was founded in 1982.
2025 Presentations:
Friday and Saturday, October 10th and 11th , 2025
Session V:
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm | KTOO Studio 1
A recorded presentation from Senator Lisa Murkowski, a leader in bipartisan efforts urging the US Senate to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) followed by a discussion session with U.S. Senate Staff Dana Herndon facilitated by Dr. Troy Bouffard
Session VI:
7:00 pm - 7:55 pm | KTOO Studio 1
Panel Discussion: What are the national security implications of ratification/non-ratification of United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) for the United States? Featuring Captain Steve White, Dr. Troy Bouffard, and Paul Fuhs. Moderated by JWAC board member Philip Lawlor.
Session VII:
8:05 pm - 9:00 pm | KTOO Studio 1
Panel Discussion: Chasing the Mirage: Does the US benefit from United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)? What is its relevance to the Arctic? Featuring Dr. Betsy Baker, Dr. Troy Bouffard, and Paul Fuhs Moderated by Mike LeVine.
Session VIII:
9:00 am - 10:00 am | KTOO Studio 1
Liz Karan and Dr. Troy Bouffard on the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) treaty. What is it? How will it work? Why is it necessary? Will the US be able to benefit under the terms of the BBNJ even if the US does not ratify the treaty?