Suggestion : General obligation based on CBD Aichi Target 11 on systems of protected areas

 

 

Include general obligation that States Parties cooperate to establish a system of effectively and equitably managed, ecologically representative and well-connected marine protected areas in ABNJ.

 

See ABMT Obligations.

 

 

References/Examples:

IUCN Policy Brief VI: Options and Approaches for Establishing and Managing Marine Protected Areas in ABNJ

WSSD JPOI, para. 32 (c)

CBD COP 10, Decision X/2 (Aichi Target 11)

UNGA Res 66/288 (The future we want, para 177)