Environmental pollution and its consequences on marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction
Master Thesis
Author
Γιανναράκου, Μαρία
Giannarakou, Maria
Date
2021-10View/ Open
Keywords
ABNJ ; BBNJ ; Marine environment ; Convention ; Human ; Pollution ; Ρύπανση ; Θαλάσσιο περιβάλλον ; ΆνθρωποςAbstract
The constant exploitation of marine resources has led scientists and the international community to draw attention to the issue of sustainability of the status quo. The current regime often proves incapable of protecting the challenges the oceans are facing, particularly in areas designated as beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ). Organizational frameworks seek to broaden their objectives to conserve marine biodiversity in ABNJ properly, even if the existing laws and guidelines recognized by the IMO can set a realistic initial strategy for marine biodiversity conservation. Consequently, beachfront states understand the requirement for more viable transboundary methods to cover the international gap across the Exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and Marine Protected Areas (MPA) subject to the specific legal system stipulated in UNCLOS Convention. This dissertation deals with the legal remiges established to protect the ABNJ from risks caused primarily by humans and to enhance the institutional framework of the BBNJ. We will highlight how states can make meaningful and immediate changes given current climate change and environmental catastrophe. States should cooperate to protect the marine environment and biodiversity collectively while they will benefit from the stability of their economy. The international end-vision is to accomplish the goals set by 2050.