This study will address aspects relating to the modalities of operation of the Clearing-House Mechanism, including: (a) Type, architecture and functionalities of the platform; (b) Process for generating the “BBNJ” standardized batch identifier in accordance with article 12, paragraph 3, of the Agreement; (c) Modalities to facilitate the matching of capacity-building needs with the support available and with providers for the transfer of marine technology, and to facilitate access to related know-how and expertise; and (d) Terms of cooperation with relevant legal instruments and frameworks and relevant global, regional, subregional and sectoral bodies.