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ecognition of ecosystem-based management principles in key documents of the seabed mining regime: implications and further recommendation

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Author(s):
Guilhon, Maila [1] ; Montserrat, Francesc [2] ; Turra, Alexander [1]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Gical Oceanog Dept, Inst Oceanog, Praca Oceanog 191, BR-05508120 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Amsterdam, Freshwater & Marine Ecol Dept, Inst Biodivers & Ecosyst Dynam Fame IBED, Sciencepk 904, NL-1098 XH Amsterdam - Netherlands
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE; v. 78, n. 3, p. 884-899, JUL 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 3
Abstract

New human uses on the marine environment, such as deep-sea mining (DSM), have necessitated the adoption of more holistic approaches such as ecosystem-based management (EBM) to secure sustainable development. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the rules, regulations, and procedures adopted by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) represent the main regulatory framework to govern DSM activities. This study aimed to examine whether UNCLOS and ISA documents include references to EBM principles, and if these references vary in documents through time. Following a literature review, 26 EBM principles were collated into 8 general categories, and their adherence to 5 key documents related to the DSM regime was analysed. Results demonstrated a trend in recognizing EBM principles in documents over time, especially in the Draft Regulations for Exploitation. However, the mere recognition of EBM principles in the regulatory framework does not guarantee that the approach will be clearly understood and appropriately incorporated by contractors throughout the process. For such, further clarification on the meaning of the Ecosystem Approach in the DSM context and building the capacity of the ISA Legal and Technical Commission are among the recommendations presented by this study. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 16/10091-1 - Sustainability of mining of iron-manganese deposits in the Rio Grande Rise
Grantee:Francesc Montserrat Trotsenburg
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
FAPESP's process: 14/50820-7 - Marine ferromanganese deposits: a major resource of E-tech elements
Grantee:Frederico Pereira Brandini
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 19/14537-2 - Supporting the ecosystem approach in deep-sea mining processes: a framework proposal for regional environmental management plans
Grantee:Maila Paisano Guilhon e Sá
Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 16/24677-8 - Opportunities and challenges for the incorporation of the ecosystem based approach in seabed conservation: a case study on mineral exploration in the Rio Grande Rise
Grantee:Maila Paisano Guilhon e Sá
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate