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T1 The Law of the Sea and the South Pacific
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A1 International Ocean Institute, 
K1 environmental law
K1 environmental health
K1 Pacific Islands (Trust Territory)
K1 fishery
K1 environmental agreement
K1 marine resource
K1 marine environment
K1 treaty
K1 South Pacific Ocean
YR 1991
FD 1991
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29849
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29849
NO This UNEP-prepared report analyzes the legal, environmental, and political frameworks shaping the management of marine resources in the South Pacific. It highlights how the region’s 22 island nations—faced with limited land, fragile ecosystems, and threats from climate change and radioactive contamination—have used the UN Law of the Sea Convention to claim sovereign control over vast Exclusive Economic Zones. The report documents coordinated regional efforts by the Forum Fisheries Agency, SPREP, and SOPAC in areas like fisheries management, marine environmental protection, and resource development. It also outlines key regional agreements, including a multilateral fisheries treaty with the U.S. and the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty, showcasing the region’s unified approach. From pollution control to climate adaptation, the report shows how regional institutions, with UNEP’s support, are helping South Pacific nations protect their ocean heritage and pursue sustainable development.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 16, 2026