Suggestion 1: Obligation to ensure EIA is taken

 

 

Impose obligation on States to ensure EIAs are undertaken for activities or processes within their jurisdiction or control with potential to cause harm to biodiversity or the marine environment in ABNJ.

 

 

References/Examples:

IUCN Policy Brief VIII: Options for Environmental Impact Assessments

UNCLOS Art 206

UNCLOS Art 194.2 (all measures necessary to not cause damage to other States or ABNJ)

CBD Art 4 (Jurisdictional Scope)

CBD Art 7 (identification and monitoring)

Espoo Convention Art 2(3)

UNGA Res. 61/105, paras. 83-89 (significant adverse impacts)