Economic Value Of Ecosystem Services From The Deep Seas And The Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,Ottaviani, D.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-05-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251323250

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Economic value of ecosystem services from the deep seas and the areas beyond national jurisdiction by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,Ottaviani, D. Pdf

This circular stems from a study carried out for FAO projects “Sustainable Fisheries Management and Biodiversity Conservation of Deep-Sea Living Marine Resources and Ecosystems in the Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction” (GCP/GLO/366/GFF) and “Deep-Sea Sponge Grounds Ecosystems of the North Atlantic: An Integrated Approach Towards their Preservation and Sustainable Exploitation” (GCP/GLO/679/EC). These projects included outputs related to the economic valuation of goods and services provided by the deep seas in areas beyond national jurisdiction. This study compiled an estimate of the total economic value (TEV) of the deep seas, which considered the provision of deep-water fish, the harvest of precious corals, the use of substances of marine origin as pharmaceuticals, the extraction of deep and ultra-deep oil and the potential mining of mineral resources from the seafloor, carbon sequestration carried out by the deep seas, the importance of scientific research in the deep seas, and touristic activities with submersibles to visit sites such as the Titanic shipwreck. Comprehensively, the TEV assessed for the deep-sea ecosystem as a whole is estimated at USD 267 billion per year. Ninety two percent of the economic value originates from abiotic resources (oil and minerals), 5 percent from biotic resources (fish, corals and pharmaceuticals of marine origin), 2 percent from cultural services (scientific research and tourism/recreation), and 1 percent from carbon sequestration.

Author : FAO
Publisher : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251323212

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Report of the Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction Deep Sea Meeting 2019, 7–9 May 2019, Rome, Italy by FAO Pdf

The Common Oceans ABNJ Deep Seas Project is funded by the Global Environment Fund and implemented by FAO and the UN Environment Programme. The partnership brings together a broad range of partners, including regional fisheries bodies responsible for the management of deep-sea fisheries, fishing industry partners, and international organizations to achieve sustainable fisheries management and biodiversity conservation of deep-sea living resources in the ABNJ. To showcase existing knowledge, practices and innovative research for sustainable deep-sea fisheries management and biodiversity conservation in the ABNJ, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) and the SponGES Project consortium, organized a meeting – the ABNJ Deep Sea Meeting 2019 – that took place on 7-9 May 2019, at FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy. Over 40 participants, including representatives from partner organizations and other stakeholders from multiple sectors within the ABNJ, attended the three-day meeting. While significant progress has been made in the management of deep-sea fisheries and in the protection of vulnerable marine ecosystems, the ABNJ still faces threats from climate change, ocean acidification, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Building on the achievements of the Common Oceans ABNJ Deep Sea Projects and the SponGES Project, the participants were invited to give presentations on key topics and discuss emerging issues concerning ABNJ governance and deep-sea research, monitoring and management.

Author : Ottaviani, D.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251336779

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Economic valuation of ecosystem services provided by deep-sea sponges by Ottaviani, D. Pdf

This report represents the first economic valuation of the ecosystem services provided by deep-sea sponges in the North Atlantic. It is based on information available in the scientific literature at the time of writing, but also indicates the research areas where discoveries and research advances are shortly expected. The report is aimed at a generic public with no specialized knowledge on sponges or on economic valuation. It is outlined in a way to provide essential background information, but makes reference to a comprehensive list of scientific publications for further insights.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization fo the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251333075

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Terminal evaluation of the areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ) Deep-Sea project, part of the “Sustainable fisheries management and biodiversity conservation of deep-sea living marine resources and ecosystems in ABNJ” by Food and Agriculture Organization fo the United Nations Pdf

The marine areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ) comprises 40 percent of the earth’s surface, it covers 64 percent of the surface of the ocean and 95 percent of its volume. The Common Oceans ABNJ Program (2014-2019) was implemented by FAO as a concerted effort to bring various stakeholders to work together to manage and conserve the world’s common oceans. The ABNJ Deep-Sea project, one component of the Common Oceans ABNJ Program, was of great assistance to newly-formed regional fisheries management organization and arrangements (RFMO/As), as well as some long-standing regional fisheries. The project showed positive results in safeguarding vulnerable marine ecosystems, strengthening monitoring, control and surveillance to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, mitigating bycatch mortality trends, and building awareness of cross-sectoral aspects in effective governance of ABNJ. Through its cooperation with RFMOs, the project has, to some extent, contributed to minimize the negative impacts of bycatch. Results achieved should be capitalized on and upscaled in a second phase.

Author : Rahul Sharma
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 680 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030879822

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Perspectives on Deep-Sea Mining by Rahul Sharma Pdf

This book is a sequel to ’Deep-Sea Mining: Resource Potential, Technical and Environmental Considerations’ (2017) and ‘Environmental Issues of Deep-Sea Mining: Impacts, Consequences and Policy Perspectives’ (2019), and aims to provide a comprehensive volume on different perspectives of deep-sea mining from specialists around the world. The work is timely, as deep-sea minerals continue to enthuse researchers involved in activities such as ascertaining their potential as alternative sources for critical metals for green energy and other industrial applications, as well as technology development for their sustainable exploration and exploitation, while addressing environmental concerns. With a steady increase in the number of contractors having exclusive rights over large tracts of seafloor in the ‘Area’, i.e. area beyond national jurisdictions, the International Seabed Authority, mandated with the responsibility of regulating such activities, is in the process of developing a code for exploitation of deep-sea minerals. These, coupled with growing interest among private entrepreneurs, investment companies and policy makers, underscore the need for updated information to be made available in one place on the subject of deep-sea mining. The book evaluates the potential and sustainability of mining for deep-sea minerals compared to other land-based deposits, the technologies needed for mining and processing of ores, the approach towards environmental monitoring and management, as well as the regulatory frameworks and legal challenges to manage deep-sea mining activities. The book is expected to serve as an important reference for all stakeholders including researchers, contractors, mining companies, regulators and NGOs involved in deep-sea mining.

Author : Sybille van den Hove,Vincent Moreau
Publisher : UNEP/Earthprint
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 928072892X

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Deep-sea Biodiversity and Ecosystems by Sybille van den Hove,Vincent Moreau Pdf

The objective of this report is to provide an overview of the key socio-economic, management and governance issues relating to the conservation and sustainable use of deep-sea ecosystems and biodiversity. The report highlights our current understanding of these issues and identifies topics and areas that need further investigation to close gaps in knowledge. It also explores the needs and means for interfacing research with policy with a view to contributing to the political processes regarding deep-sea and high-seas governance, which are currently ongoing in various international flora within and outside the UN system. In addition, the report provides guidance on the future direction and focus of research on environmental, socio-economic and governance aspects in relation to the deep-sea.

Author : J. Murray Roberts,Telmo Morato
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889749027

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Managing Deep-sea Ecosystems at Ocean Basin Scale, Volume 1 by J. Murray Roberts,Telmo Morato Pdf

Author : Heini Ahtiainen,Marcus C. Öhman
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 77 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789289338639

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Ecosystem Services in the Baltic Sea by Heini Ahtiainen,Marcus C. Öhman Pdf

This report presents an overview of the ecosystem services and associated benefits provided by the Baltic Sea, including information on the approaches of assessing and valuing ecosystem services being applied in the Baltic Sea region. It also identifies the main challenges in ecosystem service assessments in the Baltic Sea, and outlines the way forward in applying assessment tools in regional and national policies. Valuation of the benefits provided by ecosystem services can aid in designing more efficient policies for the protection of the Baltic Sea. The existing studies on the value of improved marine environment are useful in assessing the importance and value of some marine ecosystem services, but further work is still needed on describing ecosystem services and their interactions, and evaluating how policy changes affect these services and human well-being.

Author : Sarah Louise Lothian
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-22
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781000619195

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Marine Conservation and International Law by Sarah Louise Lothian Pdf

This book provides a blueprint for an International Legally Binding Instrument (ILBI) for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ). The development of an ILBI could signify a pivotal turning point in the law of the sea by addressing regulatory, governance and institutional gaps and deficiencies in the existing international law framework for BBNJ. This book analyses the essential components an ILBI will require to effectively conserve and sustainably use BBNJ, focusing on marine genetic resources, areabased management tools, environmental impact assessments, capacity-building and marine technology transfer. It investigates potential areas of compromise, as the success of an ILBI will rely upon the support of a powerful bloc of maritime States, principally the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, the Netherlands, France and Japan. The participation of major maritime powers will be critical as it is their nationals, corporations and flag vessels that have the financial and technical wherewithal to undertake activities beyond national jurisdiction. This bloc of States has historically been the strongest proponent of the Grotian doctrine of ‘freedom of the seas’ as it aligns with their predominant interest to preserve navigational freedom for their merchant and military fleets. Accordingly, this book assesses the extent to which the Grotian doctrine continues to exert influence on the development of the law of the sea and the development of an ILBI. Providing a comprehensive overview of this important development in international law, this book will be of interest to students, lecturers and academics of law of the sea, international environmental law and biodiversity law.

Author : Myron H. Nordquist,Ronán Long
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-15
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789004422438

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Marine Biodiversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction by Myron H. Nordquist,Ronán Long Pdf

Marine Biodiversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) identifies the major issues at stake in the BBNJ negotiations and examines the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction. This timely volume offers cutting edge contributions from leading global experts on access and benefit sharing of marine genetic resources; environmental impact assessments; capacity building and transfer of technology as well as Arctic environmental issues including security and shipping. Cross-cutting themes including the potential impact on existing legal frameworks and instruments are also explored.

Author : Hasler, Berit,Ahtiainen, Heini,Hasselström, Linus,Heiskanen, Anna-Stiina,Soutukorva, Åsa,Martinsen, Louise
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789289344456

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Marine Ecosystem Services by Hasler, Berit,Ahtiainen, Heini,Hasselström, Linus,Heiskanen, Anna-Stiina,Soutukorva, Åsa,Martinsen, Louise Pdf

Marine Ecosystem Services (MARECOS) is an interdisciplinary study that provides relevant information for national, Nordic and international ecosystem services assessments and valuation in the implementation of marine policy. This report aims to provide suggestions on how ecosystem condition assessments, being based on the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), and the HELCOM indicator based assessments for the Baltic Sea, could be used for the assessment of ecosystem services. By describing the potentials of linking data and knowledge describing the status of marine ecosystems and water quality to the values of the services and goods provided, the report offers useful information for policy and decision makers in the domain of the marine and aquatic policies around the Baltic and in the Nordic countries.

Author : Stefan Partelow,Maria Hadjimichael,Anna-Katharina Hornidge
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2023-03-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783031207402

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Ocean Governance by Stefan Partelow,Maria Hadjimichael,Anna-Katharina Hornidge Pdf

This Open Access book on Ocean Governance examines sustainability challenges facing our oceans today. The book is organized into three sections: knowledge systems, policy foundations and thematic analyses. The knowledge produced in the book was catalyzed by the scientific outcomes within the European-funded Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) network “Ocean Governance for Sustainability – Challenges, Options and the Role of Science”. This network brings together scientists, policy-makers and civil society representatives from 28 nation states to cooperate on ocean governance research. This book offers a compilation of new research material including focused case studies, broad policy syntheses and reflective chapters on the history and current status of knowledge production systems on ocean governance. New research material is presented, although some chapters draw on secondary sources. The book starts with synthetic review chapters from the editors, outlining past and present knowledge systems, addressing how and why ocean governance for sustainability is where it currently stands with critical reflections on existing narratives, path dependencies and colonialist histories. This is followed by chapters addressing, synthesizing and analyzing different legal and policy frameworks for ocean governance both regionally and internationally. At the core of the book are the thematic analyses, which provide focused case studies with detailed contextual information in support of different ocean governance challenges and sustainability pathways around the world. The book concludes with a chapter explicitly targeting students, researchers and policy-makers with key take-away messages compiled by the editors.

Author : Carolina Adler,Chris Derksen,Zita Sebesvari,Matthew Collins
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889760725

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Knowledge Gaps From the IPCC Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate and Recent Advances by Carolina Adler,Chris Derksen,Zita Sebesvari,Matthew Collins Pdf

Author : Jane Lubchenco,Peter M. Haugan
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 919 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2023-05-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031162770

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The Blue Compendium by Jane Lubchenco,Peter M. Haugan Pdf

Home to over 80 percent of all life on Earth, the ocean is the world’s largest carbon sink and a key source of food and economic security for billions of people. The relevance of the ocean for humanity's future is undisputed. However, the ocean’s great potential to drive economic growth and equitable job creation, sustain healthy ecosystems, and mitigate climate change is not yet fully recognised. Lack of awareness of this potential as well as management and governance challenges pose impediments. Until these impediments are removed, ocean ecosystems will continue to be degraded and opportunities for people lost. A transition and a clear path to a thriving and vibrant relationship between humans and the ocean are urgently needed. This open access collection of papers and reports identifies a path that is inspired by science, energised by engaged people, and emboldened by visionary leaders. These assessments of knowledge are commissioned by the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel), which was established in September 2018 as a unique initiative led by heads of state and government from around the world, to showcase the latest leading-edge science, knowledge and state-of-the-art thinking on key ocean issues. Altogether, The Blue Compendium offers innovative ocean solutions in technology, policy, governance, and finance realms, that could help accelerate a transition to a more sustainable and prosperous relationship with the ocean. The comprehensive assessments have already informed policy making at the highest levels of government and motivated an impressive array of responsive and ambitious action across a growing network of leaders in business, finance and civil society.

Author : Mats Ivarsson,Kristin Magnussen,Anna-Stiina Heiskanen,Ståle Navrud,Markku Viitasalo
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789289350136

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Ecosystem services in MSP by Mats Ivarsson,Kristin Magnussen,Anna-Stiina Heiskanen,Ståle Navrud,Markku Viitasalo Pdf

This study describes a proposal for a new tool on how to incorporate an ecosystem services approach into the maritime spatial planning process. The proposed tool provides a prototype for a stepwise methodology to analyze linkages between maritime activities and ecosystem services, and to assess the status of marine ecosystem services as a part of the MSP process. The report addresses the Nordic cooperation needs, economic valuation of ecosystem services and trade-offs between concurrent uses of marine areas and ecosystem services. The study shows that making use of the proposed methodology enables and facilitates the incorporation of an ecosystem services approach in the planning process. However, in order to fully assess its possibilities, and the needs for further improvements, future work should focus on applying the methodology on a comprehensive marine spatial planning case.