Pacific Islands countries declare permanent maritime baselines, limits and boundaries
Publication Name
International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law
Abstract
The Pacific Island countries are in the front line of adverse impacts from sea level rise. For the last decade the South Pacific Forum Members have been seeking ways to preserve their entitlements to their maritime zones and resources in the event of inundation of coasts and coastal features as a result of sea level rise. The issue was explored by the International Law Association in its 2018 Report and is being considered by a Study Group of the International Law Commission. This 2021 Declaration by the 18 Members of the South Pacific Forum purporting to fix permanently their maritime entitlements represents a major development in State practice for the region.
Open Access Status
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Volume
36
Issue
4
First Page
685
Last Page
695