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The “Area” you are referring to is the deep seabed beyond national jurisdiction, also known as the international seabed area. The regulations governing prospecting and exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Area are set forth
Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory
The Agreement relating to the implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) of 10 December 1982 is commonly referred to as the “Implementation Agreement.” It is
The Declaration of Principles Governing the Sea-Bed and the Ocean Floor, and the Subsoil Thereof, Beyond the Limits of National Jurisdiction, commonly known as the “Declaration on the Oceans,” is a significant international agreement that
The Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness is an international treaty that aims to reduce and prevent statelessness. Statelessness refers to the condition of an individual who is not considered a citizen or national by
The Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons is an international treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on September 28, 1954. The purpose of the convention is to establish a framework for
The Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples is a significant United Nations (UN) resolution adopted by the General Assembly on December 14, 1960. It is also known as UN General
The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is a body of independent experts established by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in 1982. CEDAW is tasked with monitoring the implementation of the
The Declaration on the Right to Development is a document adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1986. It recognizes the right of every individual and all peoples to participate in, contribute to, and
