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The integration of the ecosystem approach in the BBNJ agreement—An initial assessment of limits and opportunities

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This paper carries out an initial assessment of the integration of the ecosystem approach in the recently adopted agreement on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ). The analysis seeks to assess whether or not such integration is likely to be effective. In this respect, this paper follows up on earlier analyses offered during the negotiating process and aims at offering some initial considerations on, and reactions to, the final text of the BBNJ agreement, in order to map the limits of this integration and the opportunities it may offer, for an effective implementation of the ecosystem approach in the context of the BBNJ agreement, focussing especially on article 7 (on general principles and approaches), on part III (on area‐based management tools, including marine protected areas) and part IV (on environmental impact assessments) with specific focus on strategic environmental assessment.

Source: Review of European Comparative & International Environmental Law

DOI: 10.1111/reel.12576

Author: Vito De Lucia

Language: English

Topic: International Maritime Law Issues

Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Life below water, Life on land

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,570

Funders: Norges Forskningsråd, Norsk Polarinstitutt