A5033224464- Coastal and Marine Management
- International Maritime Law Issues
- Arctic and Russian Policy Studies
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
- International Environmental Law and Policies
- Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research
- Cruise Tourism Development and Management
- Coastal and Marine Dynamics
- Marine and Offshore Engineering Studies
- Tropical and Extratropical Cyclones Research
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
University of Trinidad and Tobago
2013-2024
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
2024
World Maritime University
2020-2022
Abstract Few States are able to undertake scientific research in the half of planet that lies marine areas beyond national jurisdiction. Capacity building is therefore a key part development new international legally binding instrument for conservation and sustainable use biological diversity jurisdiction, under United Nations Convention on Law Sea (BBNJ Agreement). The final negotiations BBNJ Agreement scheduled early 2022, after almost two decades development. There an urgent need address...
The strengthening and enhancement of capacity are stated goals several international ocean law policy instruments that focus on biodiversity conservation, fisheries management, sustainable development, pollution, mineral extraction, traditional knowledge, science. Yet, achieving these has proved elusive, as illustrated by persisting divides in technology (Amon et al., 2022a; Bell 2023). This led to the emergence new terminology, such sharing, which reflects need for evolving practices away...
The blue economy as a development paradigm has gained traction and favour in small island developing States (SIDS) including those of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). member CARICOM lie close proximity to each other, exhibit high dependency on shared space resources seek establish mutually beneficial interaction through an already institutionalized regional integration movement. Within however, there is problematic existence different understandings what represents. This illustrated use...
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is one of the four main elements package being negotiated in Intergovernmental Conference to develop an international legally binding instrument under United Nations Convention on Law Sea (UNCLOS) conservation and sustainable use marine biological diversity areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ agreement). "Internationalization" EIA agreement, which partly relates community's role oversight outcome process, remains a contentious issue that requires...
Abstract In many countries of the C aribbean, tourism is a mainstay to economies. Semi‐autonomous T obago's B uccoo R eef M arine P ark ( BRMP ) was established as one island's premier tourist attractions. However, increasing and poorly regulated activity in coastal zone that taking place complement burgeoning industry, threatens ecological integrity eef. This paper investigates synergies between conservation, sustainable improving societal economic social well‐being. Within framework...
The international legal agreement on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity areas beyond national jurisdiction (the BBNJ Agreement) currently being developed by United Nations will be foundation for these foreseeable future. As presently formulated draft text seems more oriented to a reactive approach, based Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) respond proposals rather than proactively pursuing what needs done ensure sustainability ocean ecosystems in ABNJ. In...
Negotiations are currently underway into establishing a new international agreement under the United Nations Convention on Law of Sea (UNCLOS) conservation and sustainable use marine biological diversity areas beyond national jurisdiction. This paper discusses some experiences challenges faced by Caribbean Community (CARICOM), regional group small island developing States, in negotiation this agreement. The has been engaged as bloc since preparatory stage process. process now advanced well...
Members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) exhibit strong economic, social and cultural connection with dependence on marine coastal environment. Efforts to encourage sustainable use protection ocean its resources should therefore be an area interest competence for regional group which seeks engender cooperation in matters economic development. This paper examines regionally relevant institutional arrangements that frame execute development governance within CARICOM. It finds while some...
After a period of protracted negotiations, the agreement under United Nations Convention on Law Sea conservation and sustainable use marine biological diversity areas beyond national jurisdiction (the BBNJ Agreement) was finally adopted. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM), whose membership is made up entirely small island developing States (SIDS), emerged as an active regional group participating in negotiating process. In this paper group's interests aspirations negotiations are examined...
Abstract This article traces the concepts of capacity-building and technology transfer from Stockholm Declaration London Convention 1972, through United Nations on Law Sea its three implementing agreements 1994, 1995, 2023. These instruments suggest a story changing ideas about how should relate to protecting using our ocean. With view informing contemporary efforts use law protect ocean sustainably, concludes with review provisions 2023 Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement...
Abstract The requirements of the Environmental Management Act 1995 establish environmental regulations for industries in Trinidad and Tobago. Newly drafted rules soon to be presented Parliament will place greater regulatory responsibilities on energy industry Tobago, respect compliance its attendant cost. main standards pertaining petroleum are: (1995). Certificate Clearance Rules (1999) (Draft). Environmentally Sensitive Areas Species Water Pollution Tobago National Policy. Specification...