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CANADA, supported by ICELAND, highlighted the scientific and technical input of CBD, and proposed focusing on selection criteria for significant areas, biogeography delineation, development of tools and cooperation with other organizations. |
AUSTRALIA proposed that CBD recognize the competence of UNGA processes on high seas governance issues, and prioritize national capacity building. |
GREENPEACE urged: a COP decision recognizing the governance gap on high seas PAs; a recommendation to UNGA on adoption for interim measures; an ad hoc technical expert group (AHTEG) on criteria for establishing MPAs; and CBD work on threats to marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction. |
Above photo: Nenenteiti Teariki-Ruata (Kiribati) |
WWF recalled that without adequate fisheries management, any MPA would be under constant threat, and urged States to address illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Above photo: Sian Owen (WWF)
The US outlined their efforts to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems.
Above photo: Christine Dawson (US)
MEXICO
called for risk analysis on species that are subject to export and potentially invasive.
Above photo: Hesiquio Benitez-Diaz and Luz María Ortiz (Mexico) |
KENYA called for text encouraging relevant organizations to conduct risk assessments and develop a code of practice. Above photo: Rose Mwangi, Anne Angwenyi, and Maurice Wanyiri (Kenya) |
MALAYSIA
prioritized capacity building and additional funding. Above photo: Zilkifli Bin Idris (Malaysia) |
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