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Protecting Marine Biodiversity in International Waters

Summary

This resolution supports a new international agreement to protect marine life in areas beyond national jurisdiction. It emphasizes sustainable fishing and the creation of protected ocean zones.
10 12.04.2016
Other
fisheries
environment
administrative law
public administration
international relations

Key points

In force from 31/12/2017 (The resolution highlights the goal of finalizing a draft text for the new international instrument by the end of 2017.)
  • Support for a new international legal framework to protect biodiversity in high seas.
  • Expansion of protected marine areas, which currently cover very little of the ocean.
  • Integration of sustainable fishing techniques into global conservation efforts.
  • Strengthening the role of regional organizations in managing fish stocks and habitats.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on Fisheries aspects within the international agreement on marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea: fisheries aspects
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