Developing a governance framework for Marine Genetic Resources (MGRs) is a crucial element of the proposed treaty on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ). Negotiating countries' positions on MGRs, including questions on the sharing of...
In the south, this has put increased pressure on the Antarctic Treaty System bodies, particularly the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, which has faced dissension among its members about the scientific data needed to allow commercial fishing of particular stocks [60...