Ocean Acidification: A Due Diligence Obligation under the LOSC
Abstract This article explores the extent to which ocean acidification is adequately addressed by the law of the sea. It will assess the various obligations under Part XII of the 1982 United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea ( LOSC ) to prevent, reduce and control pollution of the marine envi...
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crbrillap:10.1163/15718085-bja10005 2023-10-09T21:54:46+02:00 Ocean Acidification: A Due Diligence Obligation under the LOSC Scott, Karen N 2020 http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/15718085-bja10005 https://brill.com/view/journals/estu/35/2/article-p382_8.xml https://brill.com/downloadpdf/journals/estu/35/2/article-p382_8.xml unknown Brill https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ The International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law volume 35, issue 2, page 382-408 ISSN 0927-3522 1571-8085 Law Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law General Environmental Science Geography, Planning and Development Oceanography journal-article 2020 crbrillap https://doi.org/10.1163/15718085-bja10005 2023-09-14T20:40:27Z Abstract This article explores the extent to which ocean acidification is adequately addressed by the law of the sea. It will assess the various obligations under Part XII of the 1982 United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea ( LOSC ) to prevent, reduce and control pollution of the marine environment, and analyse the extent to which these obligations appropriately address ocean acidification. This article argues that LOSC Parties are subject to a due diligence obligation under Part XII of the Convention to prevent, reduce and control ocean acidification, and that this obligation is not satisfied by simply complying with their obligations under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, unless those actions also deliberately address ocean acidification. This article goes on to examine whether and to what extent ocean acidification should be factored into decision-making associated with marine planning, fisheries management and area-based protection under the law of the sea. Article in Journal/Newspaper Ocean acidification Brill (via Crossref) The International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law 35 2 382 408 |
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Abstract This article explores the extent to which ocean acidification is adequately addressed by the law of the sea. It will assess the various obligations under Part XII of the 1982 United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea ( LOSC ) to prevent, reduce and control pollution of the marine environment, and analyse the extent to which these obligations appropriately address ocean acidification. This article argues that LOSC Parties are subject to a due diligence obligation under Part XII of the Convention to prevent, reduce and control ocean acidification, and that this obligation is not satisfied by simply complying with their obligations under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, unless those actions also deliberately address ocean acidification. This article goes on to examine whether and to what extent ocean acidification should be factored into decision-making associated with marine planning, fisheries management and area-based protection under the law of the sea. |
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Ocean Acidification: A Due Diligence Obligation under the LOSC |
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Ocean Acidification: A Due Diligence Obligation under the LOSC |
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