Marine Bioprospecting, Biodiversity and Novel Uses of Ocean Resources: New Approaches in International Law

The use of marine resources is changing, and our understanding of marine ecosystems and biodiversity is developing. This book explores the challenges this raises for legal regimes and provides new approaches to interpretation, management principles, and institutional relationships. It also examines international environmental law, intellectual property rights, and domestic law.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The utilization of marine resources by humans is evolving, as is the marine environment itself. Consequently, our comprehension of marine ecosystems and biodiversity is also advancing. This open-access book delves into the challenges posed by these developments for legal regimes governing the oceans and their domestic implementation. It engages with various aspects, including bioprospecting, fisheries, deep-sea mining, and shipping. Several case studies explore genetic resources and the implications of the new United Nations Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity (UN Agreement) for areas beyond national jurisdiction. A team of experts offers innovative approaches to interpreting legal texts, established management principles, and institutional relationships. The book's scope extends beyond international law of the sea to encompass international environmental law, intellectual property rights, and domestic law. It broadens the scholarly discourse and provides a timely reflection on the significant policy developments currently shaping marine resource governance. This book will appeal to legal professionals, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and policymakers alike. The ebook editions of this book are accessible open access on bloomsburycollections.com, with funding provided by the University of Gothenburg, Department of Law.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509968275