Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
acceptedVersion
Publication Date
7-2024
Abstract
This paper first gives a brief overview of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)’s struggle to establish Antarctic Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The paper then addresses the question: what lessons can countries learn from CCAMLR's experience in establishing high seas MPAs under the Biodiversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement? The paper finds that the final text of the BBNJ Agreement did largely reflect CCAMLR's experience when it comes to MPAs. This is particularly so with respect to 1) clarification of the relationship between conservation and use; 2) the interpretation and application of a science-based precautionary approach; and 3) consensus-based decision-making process. The paper concludes that the insights CCAMLR provides for navigating geopolitical tensions between major powers is an important reference for the future operation of the BBNJ Agreement.
Keywords
Antarctica, BBNJ, CCAMLR, High Seas
Discipline
Biodiversity | Environmental Law
Publication
Marine Policy
Volume
165
First Page
1
Last Page
7
ISSN
0308-597X
Identifier
10.1016/j.marpol.2024.106216
Publisher
Elsevier
Citation
LIU, Nengye.
Establishing marine protected areas in the Southern ocean, lessons for the BBNJ agreement. (2024). Marine Policy. 165, 1-7.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sol_research/4445
Copyright Owner and License
Authors
Creative Commons License
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Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2024.106216