Arctic High Seas Governance of Biodiversity

摘要: On June 19, 2015, following a long period of preparation, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution A/69/L.65: 65 “Development an international legally-binding instrument under United Nations Convention on Law Sea conservation and sustainable use marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction”. A preparatory committee will develop draft recommendations 2016 2017. The proposed new have important implications for jurisdiction, including Central Arctic Ocean therefore governance regime overall. Key components “package” measures discussed during sessions Working Group were area-based management tools, MPAs; genetic resources, questions related to sharing benefits; environmental impact assessments capacity-building technology transfer. potential implication such legal jurisdiction be manifold. They affect shipping other operations. nations expressed initial views but it end decision community as whole decide details Implementing Agreement which then provide binding all High Seas areas, Ocean.