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Thematic : Biodiversity
Language : English
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Life on earth, the climate, the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat are to a
large degree dependent on the health of the oceans and its biodiversity, which supports the
global ecosystem. Ocean ecosystems provide essential services, food security and livelihoods to
human beings all over the world. Yet, the oceans are currently or potentially threatened by
human activities and their consequences, including: overfi shing, destructive fi shing practices,
climate change, pollution from many sources, ocean acidifi cation, habitat destruction, the
spread of alien species, mineral exploration and exploitation, ocean dumping, underwater
noise, marine debris, carbon sequestration, pipelines and cables, tourism, bioprospecting and
marine scientifi c research. If we are to continue to benefi t from the resources and services
provided by the oceans, we must take urgent action to counter these threats. Some problems
are already being addressed in various international instruments, most of which apply beyond
national jurisdiction. However, because of the seriousness of the threats to marine ecosystems,
States are considering whether existing measures are suffi cient. Furthermore, with the recognition
of the need to take an integrated, ecosystem approach to ocean management, some States
are calling for an implementing agreement to the UN Law of the Sea Convention (LOSC) to
address both the conservation and the sustainable use of marine biological resources beyond
national jurisdiction. Th is paper examines the legal background and urges States to elaborate
an implementing agreement to the LOSC to create a new regime for marine biodiversity and
genetic resources beyond national jurisdiction.
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Encoded by : Pauline Carmel Joy Eje
