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The postwar ocean frontier and its legacy for law of the sea

Environment, Law, and History

Just out in Environment and History: "Wild Blue: The Post-World War Two Ocean Frontier and its Legacy for Law of the Sea" by Helen Rozwadowski. The historical context of decolonisation and Garrett Hardin's 1968 Tragedy of the Commons argument reframed the ocean into a site for competition over resources.

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Celebrating World Ocean Day

Law and Environment

The ocean covers 71% of the planet and holds nearly 97% of the Earth’s water, and about 40% of the world’s population lives within 100 kilometers of the coastline. What is Bluetech? Spotlight on SeaAhead.

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Can International Law Save the Planet from Climate Change?

Union of Concerned Scientists

When diplomacy needs backup, countries turn to resolve their disputes at the ICJ, the United Nations’ principal judicial organ, to set the tone for international law. As an advisory body, the court provides legal opinions on international law questions. What is an advisory opinion?

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International Governance of Ocean-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal: Recent Developments and Future Directions

Law Columbia

Ocean-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal © 2023 by Ocean Visions Ocean-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is attracting increased attention as a possible climate change response strategy. Clearly there is a long way to go and ocean-based CDR approaches could help us get there. Indeed, a recent report by the U.S.

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Developing Model Federal Laws to Facilitate Responsible Ocean CDR Research

Law Columbia

Natural carbon sinks, such as the ocean, already do this but are not able to keep pace with current emissions. Scientists have proposed various techniques to enhance ocean carbon dioxide removal (CDR). Further research, including in-ocean testing of different approaches, is needed to fully evaluate their benefits and risks.

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Ocean Justice Requires Climate Action for All

Ocean Conservancy

For ocean advocates like me who have been tracking the $1.5 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) rollout, the need for this long overdue investment in climate resilience is crystal clear. Please try again or contact 1.888.780.6763 Enter Your Email.loading Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails.

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Improved Working Conditions for Recyclers Also Benefit Ocean Health

Ocean Conservancy

Please try again or contact 1.888.780.6763 Enter Your Email.loading Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. Informal sector waste collectors in Colombia and across the globe help fulfill our mission to protect the ocean from one of today’s greatest global challenges, plastic pollution.

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