China's participation in the discussion on marine protected areas in the BBNJ negotiations and its implications. (November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Duan, Wen
• Is Part Of: Marine policy. Volume 145(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-11
• Subjects: Marine protected area -- Areas beyond national jurisdiction -- Marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction -- Area-based management tool -- BBNJ negotiations -- China; Marine resources -- Economic aspects -- Periodicals; Fisheries -- Periodicals; Ressources marines -- Aspect économique -- Périodiques; Pêches -- Périodiques; Fisheries; Marine resources -- Economic aspects; Periodicals; 333.916405
• DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2022.105266
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0308-597X

Abstract

Abstract: This paper firstly gives an overview of the BBNJ negotiations with a focus on the discussion on MPAs. Following the overview, it then reviews China's participation in the discussion and China's position towards the arrangements for establishing MPAs under the BBNJ agreement. The review consists of two aspects 1) the relationship between the BBNJ agreement and other relevant regimes, and 2) the institutional arrangements. Based on the review, this paper finally analyses the implications of China's participation and position for the future establishment of MPAs in ABNJ and gives concluding remarks in that respect.