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The long and winding road: negotiating a treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction

… in the coming decades as we increasingly turn toward the sea for resources, jobs and eco- nomic growth. More than … of the behaviour of different species is increasing; deep-sea ecosystems are being studied in greater detail; and … strike this balance, stakeholders must not only develop a deep understanding of the issues at stake, but must also be …
21 May 2026 Literature

IUCN Information Papers on Marine Genetic Resources

… under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea”. Resolution 67/78 further recalled the United Nations … water MGRs, in contrast to those organisms found on the deep sea floor, in ways that were not possible even five … which has driven aspects of biodiversity research in the deep sea and at hydrothermal centers. In the pelagic realm, …
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Introduction to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits

… the Earth’s surface, on average, only a few kilometres deep. Oceans and seas currently cover approximately 71% of … within national jurisdiction, such as the territorial sea, exclusive economic zone and continental shelves, as well … beyond national jurisdiction, such as the high seas and deep seabed. The sovereignty of a state extends, beyond its …
21 May 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Covering ABS: Addressing the need for sectoral, geographical,legal and international integration in the ABS regime - papers and studies of the ABS Project

… marine sector, through the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the UN Open-ended Informal Consulta- tive … primary production there is generally limited; cold, deep water by contrast is usually nutrient- rich (Dower and Fee, 1999). When deep-sea currents spreading of the sea floor away from these …
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Access to and use of marine genetic resources: understanding the legal framework

… for which the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982) also has relevance. 1 Introduction Marine … as well as the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)3 are of particular relevance in this regard. … empha- size the regime of the international high seas and deep seabed areas. Although states are obliged to disseminate …
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Contracting for ABS: The legal and scientific implications of bioprospecting contracts

… assent are similar; however, this similarity does not run deep, and the assumption may lead to confusion. While … from marine organisms that include bryozoans, nudibranchs, sea hares, sponges, soft corals, and tunicates. In January … and significant pressure from predators such as fishes. Deep-diving technologies and remote-operated machines have …
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An Explanatory Guide to the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing

… UNCLOS United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea UNDRIP United Nations Declaration on the Rights of … to say, the high seas and the so-called Area (that is the deep seabed) – are outside of the scope of the Nagoya … biological diversity: conservation and sustainable use of deep seabed genetic resources beyond the limits of national …
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Plant genetic resources and food security: stakeholder perspectives on the international treaty on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture

… sity, in both selection and conservation. We owe a deep debt of gratitude to Bioversity International and FAO … and the United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea, with regard to the genetic resources of the deep sea-bed – all are looking at the Treaty as their …
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Bio-Cultural Community Protocols: A community approach to Ensuring the Integrity of Environmental Law and Policy

… and Culture Both the Samburu and the Raika expressed a deep connection to their livestock and explained how they … nature that is both intimate and sacred. We experience a deep sense of kinship with the plants and animals and treat … (IUCN) defines a protected area as “an area of land and/or sea especially dedicated to the protection and maintenance of …
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The legal framework for the management of animal genetic resources

… principles and standards focus on: (a) land transport; (b) sea transport; (c) humane slaughter for human consumption; … of Cattle clarifying the requirements for trade in deep-frozen semen and amendments empowering the Ministry of …
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