What are the obligations of states to prevent marine pollution?

Legal scholars began to identify these issues in the early 1990s but the establishment and work of the International Law Association (ILA) Committee on ... Nearly all of this law was “customary law,” meaning that it reflected actual practice among maritime states—including particular agreements among particular ... May 13, 2024 ... Legal experts are closely watching an international court opinion expected to clarify actions required of States to protect oceans from ... When “diving” into consideration of sea-level rise issues, one finds various “pools” of international law that are perfectly suited for answering some of the ... Dec 8, 2020 ... The United States underscores the central importance of international law as reflected in the Law of the Sea Convention. Faced with attempts ... Oct 18, 2023 ... This issue brief explores three areas in which international relations and formal international cooperation can improve the international community's approach ... Mar 1, 2022 ... The House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee has today published its report looking at the effective operation of the Law of the Sea in the ... Abstract. The current law of the sea provides a framework for various specific issues, but is incapable of responding adequately to the overall challenges ... It lays down a comprehensive regime of law and order in the world's oceans and seas establishing rules governing all uses of the oceans and their resources. Feb 18, 2025 ... The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea is an independent judicial body to adjudicate disputes arising out of the interpretation and ...