Suggestion 2: Management by designated regional advisory bodies or coordinating units

 

 

States cooperate at the sub-regional, regional or global level through regional advisory bodies or coordinating units established under this agreement to manage designated MPAs.

 

See: Institutional Aspects

 

 

References/Examples:

UNCLOS Art 118 on Cooperation of States in the conservation/ management of living resources

Suggestion 3: Cooperation through body designated by the decision making body, including possibility for establishing a new body

 

 

The decision making body designates a responsible body for MPA management, building on and in consultation with existing organizations.

 

Where there is no competent organization, States cooperate to establish such an organization, or enter into other appropriate arrangements.

 

 

References/Examples:

UNCLOS Art 118 on Cooperation of States in the conservation/ management of living resources

Suggestion 4: Reporting to and recommendations from the decision making body on MPA in ABNJ management.

 

 

The recognized MPA management authority shall regularly report to the decision making body, which may provide advice and recommendations on the management of the MPA based on advice of the Scientific Committee.