Area-based Management Tools,
including Marine Protected Areas
Suggestion 1
Suggestion 2
Suggestion 3
Suggestion 4
Suggestion 5
Suggestion 1: General obligation for State Parties
Specify general obligations to
- cooperate to spatially plan and manage human activities in ABNJ;
- limit competing activities which could lead to the degradation of the marine environment or marine biodiversity;
in connection with other measures implemented under this agreement (i.e. EIA, SEA, MPAs and ABMTs).
References/Examples:
EU Directive 2014/89/EU (e.g. Art 4, 5)
CBD, Marine Spatial Planning in the Context of the Convention
Suggestion 1: Specify more detailed obligations
Specify more detailed obligations, such as obligation to adopt a spatial plan for areas of specific interest, for example after a proposal of the scientific committee.
References/Examples:
EU Directive 2014/89/EU (e.g. Art 4, 5)
CBD, Marine Spatial Planning in the Context of the Convention
Suggestion 3: More detailed obligations to be developed by decision making body
Provide for objectives, scientific criteria and minimum requirements for maritime spatial planning and plants to be developed by the decision making body or subsidiary body.
References/Examples:
EU Directive 2014/89/EU (e.g. Art 4, 5)
CBD, Marine Spatial Planning in the Context of the Convention
Suggestion 4: Power given to the decision making body to adopt relevant measures
Provide authority for the decision making body (e.g. COP) to undertake and develop marine spatial planning measures directly.
Suggestion 5: Strategic environmental management plans
Strategic environmental management plans shall be developed and adopted by the appropriate organization or decision making body as necessary.
