Sustainable development is a part of every recent global agenda; the world has been trying
to establish a more sustainable path and various goals and targets have been set to achieve …

This paper reviews key aspects of the implementation of the Convention on Biological
Diversity's Ecologically or Biologically Significant Area (EBSA) process to date, anticipating …

The development of a new international legally binding instrument for the conservation and
sustainable use of marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ agreement) is in …

The importance of regional and subregional levels in global ocean governance is being
increasingly recognised. Regional approaches are prominent in the 2030 Sustainable …

The governance of the two-thirds of the world's ocean in areas beyond national jurisdiction
(the high seas and deep seabed beyond national jurisdiction or ABNJ) is currently …

The protection of the marine environment in the East Asian region (EAS region) faces a
significant challenge from marine plastic pollution (MPP), highlighting the need for effective …

1. Introduction domestic product (GDP). This translates into significant contributions to
national economies, generating millions of jobs in many countries. Note, however, that many …

The San Jose Declaration formally established the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor
(CMAR) in 2004, a voluntary regional cooperation mechanism created by the coastal States …

The perception by many that governing arrangements for the global ocean commons are
fragmented and dysfunctional may be an unnecessary barrier to tangible progress aimed at …

Regional ocean governance has been flagged as critical for successful achievement on
SDG14 and other ocean related SDGs. The 20 ocean regions of the world are characterized …