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Land - based marine pollution in the Caribbean. Incentives and prospects for an effective regional Protocol

Author
Schumacher M., Hoagland P., Gaines A.
Journal/Series
Marine Policy | Vol. 20(2); 99 - 121; 23 p.
Date
1996
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-057803)
Publisher | Place of publication
Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd. | London, UK
Language
English
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution (land-based sources) International relations/cooperation
Geographical area
Caribbean
Abstract

This article reports some results of a study to enhance the effectiveness of a prospective protocol on land-based marine pollution (LBMP) in the Wider Carribean Region (WCR) which is under negiotiation. The authors argue that the environmental, economic, and institutional diversity of the region as a whole suggest an incremental approach to international resolutionn of LBMP problems, one that builds upon successful arrangements among States that have appropriate incentives