Suggestion 1

Suggestion 2

Suggestion 1: Apply dispute settlement procedures elaborated in UNCLOS

 

 

Provide for application of dispute settlement procedures detailed in UNCLOS Part XV, adapted as necessary to the requirements of the Agreement

 

 

References/Examples:

UNCLOS Part XV. Settlement of Disputes

ITLOS Rules of the Tribunal

 

 

Suggestion 2: Develop new dispute resolution mechanism based on negotiation, mediation, and binding dispute settlement

 

 

The agreement could establish detailed provisions on dispute settlement specific to the agreement, drawing on existing institutions under UNCLOS such as the Law of the Sea Tribunal.

 

 

References/Examples:

Antarctic Treaty Art XI

Barcelona Convention Art 22

CAMLR Art XXV

CBD Article 27