Area-based Management Tools,
including Marine Protected Areas
Suggestion 1
Suggestion 2
Suggestion 3
Suggestion 1: States to report on actions taken directly and through competent international organisations
States Parties cooperate, directly, through competent international organizations and pursuant to this agreement, to report annually to the decision making body on actions taken with respect to the development and application of area-based management measures relevant to the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity and its components in ABNJ.
Reports include responses to any decisions or recommendations of the decision making body.
References/Examples:
UNGA Res. A/61/105 para 91 (SG to report on actions taken by States and RFMOs)
OSPAR Recommendation 2012/1,5.1 on Implementation reports
Suggestion 2: Responses to decisions of the decision-making body
Reports include responses to any decisions or recommendations of the decision-making body.
Suggestion 3: Information to be made publicly available
States Parties make publicly available information regarding adopted area-based management measures for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity and its components in ABNJ.
See: Mapping of ABMTs
References/Examples:
UNGA Resolution 61/105, para 87