Essays about: "Regional seas conventions"

Found 2 essays containing the words Regional seas conventions.

1. 1. Regulations on Ballast Water & Invasive Species - a Comparative Approach

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Jennie Folkunger; [2010]
   Keywords : Ballast water; invasive species; BWM Convention; Regional seas conventions; NANPCA; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Harmful aquatic species are today invading foreign habitats at an unprecedented pace. They have had a large negative impact on many fragile ecosystems of the world and ballast water has been identified as one the major culprits behind their fast spread. READ MORE

3. 2. Changes in the Views on Jurisdiction over Piracy under International Law

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Kristina Johansson; [2006]
   Keywords : Folkrätt; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Jurisdiction over piracy under international law is universal according to UNCLOS, but piracy itself has changed since the regulations that UNCLOS is based on was concluded. This thesis discusses the question whether the views on jurisdiction over piracy under international law has changed and the conclusion that is reached is that views have changed, at least in areas that are badly affected by piracy, but they have not changed enough to make any changes possible to, for example, UNCLOS. READ MORE