Nevertheless, what this emergency mechanism underscores is the shared consensus among the parties on the paramount importance of protecting marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction. In other words, while its practical significance remains to be seen, the ability of the COP to put a stop to a...
States have to take steps, in their domestic systems, such as administrative procedures and an enforcement mechanism necessary for cooperation and interpretation of both instruments. In doing so, they would not be held responsible for non-compliance (or if any damage occurs as a result of non-...
3 Fig. 2 indicates where a proposed Facilitated Information and Sample Sharing Hub (FISSH) could offer a traceability system but not necessarily a ‘track and trace’ function for compliance, but still deliver information that supports benefit sharing. This is an information hub rather than a ...
(CCAMLR), key suggestions revolve around: (1) improving the evidence basis for protecting BBNJ, (2) designing effective compliance and enforcement mechanisms, and (3) engaging adequately with relevant stakeholders. In addition to the case studies, which are primarily marine pollution and fishing-...
For the former plan, key suggestions include the following: protection of the evidence base of the BBNJ; an effective set of compliance and enforcement mechanisms; involvement of relevant stakeholders, etc. [67] (p. 34). For the latter plan, some offer other options, such as the ...