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The Governance of the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS)
2012The idea of developing Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) came up in the IOC in the late 1980s, but was also thoroughly discussed by WMO as the oceans play an important role in climate processes. This chapter focuses on endeavours to establish an appropriate governance structure, including in particular the international co-ordination of the system ...
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Why is the global governance of plastic failing the oceans?
Global Environmental Change, 2018Abstract On some measures, the global governance of plastic is improving. Curbside recycling and community cleanups are increasing. Companies like Toyota, Walmart, and Procter & Gamble are reducing waste to landfill. And all around the world, as research consolidates and activism intensifies, towns, cities, and legislatures are banning some uses of ...
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The Australian and Antarctic Perspective on Global Ocean Governance
2018Abstract This chapter examines issues of global ocean governance in Australia and Antarctica. It first provides an overview of Australia's law and policy framework for ocean governance as well as its maritime jurisdiction before discussing issues regarding management of rights and responsibilities on Australia's extended continental ...
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Global Ocean Governance and Ocean Acidification
2021Galdies, Charles +2 more
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The IMO: Liability, Compensation, and Global Ocean Governance
2018Abstract This chapter analyses those International Maritime Organization (IMO) conventions which establish liability and compensation regimes for pollution damage from ships. The International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage (CLC) and the International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for ...
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The Latin American Perspective on Global Ocean Governance
2018Abstract This chapter examines issues of global ocean governance from a Latin American perspective and how the region may contribute in assisting the United Nations to deal with ocean governance issues at a global level in the coming years.
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Global experimentalist governance and ocean acidification
Our oceans are changing fast, and, in particular, human-induced climate change has negative effects on the ocean. Ocean acidification (OA), sea-level rise, and ocean warming are endangering oceanic ecosystems and ecosystem services simultaneously. In addition, other human activities cause ocean stress at the same time, such as fishing or pollution. Theopenaire +2 more sources
The Application of Force as an Aspect of Global Ocean Governance
2018Abstract This chapter examines the concept of ‘force’ as invoked in public international law more generally and in Article 301 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) more specifically, with emphasis on its application as an aspect of global ocean governance.
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The IMO, the Polar Regions, and Global Ocean Governance
2018Abstract This chapter discusses the content of the recently adopted Polar Code and outlines the methodology used in the working group of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) that led to the Code being developed and adopted.
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The UN World Tourism Organization and Global Ocean Governance
2018Abstract This chapter discusses the role of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in global ocean governance. The UNWTO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that serves as a global forum for tourism policy issues and helps to ensure that Member States, tourist destinations and the business community maximize the ...
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