A5003713421- International Maritime Law Issues
- Mining and Resource Management
- Arctic and Russian Policy Studies
- International Environmental Law and Policies
- Coastal and Marine Management
- Geochemistry and Elemental Analysis
- Environmental law and policy
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
- Mercury impact and mitigation studies
- Marine and Offshore Engineering Studies
- Marine and fisheries research
- Space exploration and regulation
- Mining Techniques and Economics
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Geological Modeling and Analysis
- Environmental Science and Water Management
- Intellectual Property and Patents
- Agriculture, Land Use, Rural Development
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Global Energy and Sustainability Research
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Indonesian Legal and Regulatory Studies
- Risk Perception and Management
University of Wollongong
2022-2025
Research Institute for Sustainability at GFZ
2022-2024
UNSW Sydney
2013-2024
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
2024
Townsville Hospital
2024
University of South Wales
2024
Macquarie University
2016-2019
Marine Research Centre
2018
PERSPECTIVE article Front. Mar. Sci., 01 March 2018 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2018.00053
There is increasing interest in mining minerals on the seabed, including seafloor massive sulfide deposits that form at hydrothermal vents. The International Seabed Authority currently drafting a Mining Code, environmental regulations, for polymetallic sulfides and other mineral exploitation seabed area beyond national jurisdictions. This paper summarizes 1) ecological vulnerability of active vent ecosystems aspects this remain subject to conjecture, 2) evidence limited resource opportunity...
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is key to the robust environmental management of industrial projects; it used anticipate, assess and reduce social risks a project. It instrumental in project planning execution, often required for financing regulatory approval be granted. The International Seabed Authority currently requires an EIA deep-sea mining (DSM) areas beyond national jurisdiction (the Area), but existing regulations present only portion process. This article presents ideal...
Robust environmental management of deep-sea mining projects must be integrated into the planning and execution operations, developed concurrently. It should follow a framework indicating management-related activities necessary at each project phase, their interrelationships. An with this purpose is presented in paper; it facilitates development information decision-making throughout phases project. based frameworks used allied industries, but adjusted for unique characteristics mining....
The impacts of deep seabed mining on people have not been sufficiently researched or addressed. Using a legitimacy framework, we discuss the social-equity dimensions this emerging industry in ocean commons.
The establishment of thresholds is integral to environmental management. This paper introduces the use in context deep-seabed mining, a nascent industry for which an exploitation regime regulations, standards and guidelines still process being developed, roles values have yet be finalised. There are several options integrating into International Seabed Authority's regulatory regime, from stipulated regulations part mining contract, each option having its own advantages disadvantages. Here we...
Discussions about an environmental management strategy for deep seabed mining in the Area have been underway a number of years. Both states and scientists called such strategy. In 2018, International Seabed Authority has adopted its first 5-year strategic plan, covering all aspects mandate. This article examines whether new plan integrates elements what might be missing. It demonstrates that while some overlaps exist, there are several key gaps left by current which could filled These...
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is currently negotiating regulations that will determine the future of deep seabed mining in areas beyond national jurisdiction. While some states and industry actors are interested turning into a reality near future, sizeable number now support pause or moratorium on mining.The legal framework governing remit ISA found under UN Convention Law Sea (UNCLOS). UNCLOS serves as ‘constitution ocean’, it worth bearing mind was negotiated 1970s early 80s,...
The number of contracts granted by the International Seabed Authority ( isa ) to explore minerals on seabed beyond national jurisdiction has increased greatly in recent years and commercial exploitation is scheduled start near future. A core challenge establish adequate environmental protection measures, procedural safeguards, institutional arrangements balance mining with protection. This especially important given urgent need utilize existing legal frameworks, such as , protect marine...
Globally, fisheries continue to face a range of pressures that can be addressed by more effective national, regional, and international governance. Increasing the transparency decision-making implementation adopted measures is widely recognised as forming part solution this challenge. While has emerged good governance principle in general, it embedded specific law obligations when comes fisheries. For management, crucial relevant data available inform decisions process inclusive. Ensuring...
Abstract The international seabed ‘Area’ and its mineral resources are the common heritage of mankind must be administered for benefit humankind as a whole. Yet vision benefits to reaped from Area has changed over years. concept encapsulates seemingly conflicting developmental, commercial, ecological imperatives. With mining edging closer becoming reality, there is need analyse these imperatives range that can (and in some cases already does) derive Area. This article critically discusses...
Ensuring inclusivity, especially the meaningful participation of diverse actors, is a key component good governance. However, existing ocean governance frameworks have not yet achieved an equitable and fair playing field are indeed often characterized by inequitable practices. In this perspective piece, we argue that one reasons for lack inclusion power ways in which exercised within fora nominally intended to foster cooperation. By focusing on four case studies basic processes, explore how...
Generating environmental baseline knowledge is a prerequisite for evaluating and predicting the effects of future deep seabed mining on seafloor in water column. Without baselines, we lack information against which to assess impacts therefore cannot decide whether or not they pose an acceptable risk marine environment. At present, International Seabed Authority (ISA), international regulator mining, requires contractors engaged mineral exploration establish geological baselines their...
Abstract This article makes the case for obligation to conserve plant biodiversity be classified as a common concern of humankind, justify and indeed prescribe limitations on private intellectual property rights over plants related processes. Within regime, notion ‘common humankind’ subjects permanent sovereignty states natural resources interests humanity. It shifts obligations from managing their own towards conserving it behalf humankind. In contrast, TRIPS requires protect with little...