Marine biodiversity and international law: Instruments and institutions that can be used to conserve marine biological diversity internationally

Publisher | Place of publication

Tulane University Law School | New Orleans, LA, USA

Language

English

Field of application

International

Subject

Sea, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Biodiversity Marine resources management

Other references

Treaty

Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources

Treaty | Multilateral | Canberra | May 20, 1980

Keyword: Biodiversity, Data collection/reporting, EIA, Hunting/capture, Protection of habitats, Sustainable use, Marine resources management, Institution, Management/conservation, Total allowable catch, Hunting gear/hunting methods, International agreement-text, Maritime zone, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Research, Fishing gear/fishing method, Wild fauna, Monitoring, Wild flora, Protection of species, Ecosystem preservation

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000134)

Treaty

Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals

Treaty | Multilateral | Bonn | Jun 23, 1979

Keyword: Inventory, Endangered species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Birds, Protected animal species, Research, Protection of habitats, Institution, Protection of species, Management/conservation, Data collection/reporting, Dispute settlement, Wild fauna, Protected area, Mammals, Migratory species

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000495)

Treaty

International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling

Treaty | Multilateral | Washington D.C. | Dec 2, 1946

Keyword: Seasons, Marine resources management, Institution, Marine fisheries, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Management/conservation, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Data collection/reporting, Protected animal species, Size, Marine mammals

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000074)

Treaty

Convention on Biological Diversity

Treaty | Multilateral | Rio de Janeiro | Jun 22, 1992

Keyword: Sustainable use, Subsidy/incentive, Policy/planning, Ecosystem preservation, Access and benefit sharing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Protected area, Management/conservation, Financing, Institution, Liability/compensation, Protection of habitats, Alien species, Biodiversity, EIA, Research, Monitoring, Genetic resources, Dispute settlement, Ex-situ conservation, Data collection/reporting, Technology transfer, Biotechnology, Education, Crops/grasses

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001148)

Treaty

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

Treaty | Multilateral | Washington | Mar 3, 1973

Keyword: Inventory, Wild flora, Authorization/permit, Endangered species, Certification, Biodiversity, International trade, Protected plant species, Protected animal species, Wild fauna, Wildlife products, Management/conservation, Offences/penalties, International agreement-text, Trade in species

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000483)

Treaty

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Treaty | Multilateral | Montego Bay | Dec 10, 1982

Keyword: Alien species, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Management/conservation, Deep sea bed, Islands, Bycatch, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Risk assessment/management, Fishing licence fee, Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Total allowable catch, Marine fisheries, Liability/compensation, Pollution control, Future generations, Marine pollution, Dispute settlement, Monitoring, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Maritime zone, Policy/planning, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Size, Contract/agreement, Access right, Education, Data collection/reporting, Research, EIA, International organization, Long-range air pollution, Marine mammals, Mining, Business/industry/corporations, High seas, Sovereignty, Marine pollution (land-based sources), Migratory species, Vessel ownership, Court/tribunal, Marine resources management, Jurisdictional competence, Fishing licence, Harbour, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Fishing gear/fishing method, Navigation, Registration, Continental shelf, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Exploration, Seasons, International relations/cooperation, Technology transfer, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sustainable use

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000753)