Suggestion 2: Entities entitled to submit proposals

 

 

Entities entitled to submit an MPA proposal may include:

 

• States Parties to the agreement
• Relevant competent international organizations
• A subsidiary body (e.g. scientific committee) established pursuant to the instrument
• An accredited group of scientific experts
• Accredited NGOs

 

 

References/Examples:

Madrid Protocol Annex V Art 5 (procedure for submitting proposal by any Party, the Environment Committee, the Scientific Committee, or CCAMLR)

Suggestion 3: Review by decision-making body

 

 

Proposals would be reviewed by the decision-making body, possibly in conjunction with a subsidiary body. The decision-making body may decide to adopt, modify or reject proposals, or request further information.

 

Decisions may be made by a specified majority or consensus.

 

Special weight may be given to the voice of Parties in the region or particularly affected.

 

 

References/Examples:

SPA/BD Protocol to the Barcelona Convention

Madrid Protocol Annex V Art 6 on Designation Procedures

CCAMLR Conservation Measure 91-04 Para 3 (establishment of CCAMLR MPAs)

Suggestion 4: Selection criteria and objectives

 

 

The selection of MPA sites should be based on specified or referenced criteria and should fulfil specified objectives.

 

See ABMT Criteria and Guidelines; Objectives for MPAs.

 

 

 

Suggestion 5: Inscription on list of MPAs

 

 

MPAs adopted or endorsed pursuant to this agreement would be added to a list of internationally recognized MPAs.

 

 

 

 

Suggestion 6: Interim measures

 

 

Provide that in any area under review, States Parties shall refrain from authorizing or permitting activities with the potential to impact marine biodiversity and its components, and in doing so, shall take into account the precautionary approach.

 

 

References/Examples:

SPRFMO Art 22 (new or exploratory fisheries).