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Cooperation, Competence and Coherence: The Role of Regional Ocean Governance in the South West Pacific for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity beyond National Jurisdiction

In: The International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law
Authors:
Genevieve C. Quirk Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security, University of Wollongong Australia

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Harriet R. Harden-Davies Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security, University of Wollongong Australia

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Online Publication Date:
07 Nov 2017
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Abstract

unga Resolution 69/292 requires that the development of an international legally binding instrument (ilbi) for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction (abnj) under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea should not undermine existing relevant legal instruments and frameworks and relevant global, regional and sectoral bodies. The South West Pacific regional oceans governance framework is reviewed, highlighting the importance of dedicated mechanisms for cooperation in the integration of regional institutions and in collective diplomacy for the development of an ilbi. It is argued a sufficiently inclusive description of existing arrangements under an ilbi is needed to not undermine the competence or integration of the regional architecture for oceans’ governance. Shared governance principles between an ilbi and existing regional governance architecture could play an important role in preserving coherence and contribute to ensuring regional standards for conservation of bbnj are not diminished.

Title:
Cooperation, Competence and Coherence: The Role of Regional Ocean Governance in the South West Pacific for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity beyond National Jurisdiction
Article Type:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1163/15718085-13204022
Language:
English
Pages:
672–708
Keywords:
biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ); Pacific Island Countries; regional governance; governance principles
In:
The International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law
In:
Volume 32: Issue 4
Publisher:
Brill | Nijhoff
E-ISSN:
1571-8085
Print ISSN:
0927-3522
Subjects:
Law of the Sea, International Law

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