CCAMLR-SM-III

This paper is submitted to the Third Special Meeting of the Commission on spatial planning and marine protected areas (CCAMLR–SM-III), which will be held in Santiago de Chile from 19 to 23 June, 2023.

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Submitted By:
Mr Javier De Cicco (Argentina)

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Mr Fausto Lopez Crozet (Argentina)

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We present a draft amendment to CM 91-04 in line with the position of the Russian Federation that has been repeatedly expressed at Commission meetings. Annexes A, B, C and D to CM 91-04 are included in the draft CM 91-04.

The South Orkney Islands Southern Shelf Marine Protected Area (SOISS MPA), established by CCAMLR at the initiative of the United Kingdom in Subarea 48.2, has existed for over 13 years (CM 91-03, 2009). However, several scientific and legal aspects of this MPA, the first MPA established by CCAMLR, remain unclear. Providing clarity on the status of this MPA seems essential Read More
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Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)

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Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)

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The Ross Sea region Marine Protected Area has existed for over six years (CM 91-05, 2016). However, the Research and Monitoring Plan remains to be adopted, and there needs to be more clarity on several aspects of the scientific rationale for this MPA. The Russian Federation offers comments on the draft RSr MPA Research and Monitoring Plan based on its position voiced at previous CCAMLR Read More
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Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)

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Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)

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Based on an analysis of the legal and scientific aspects of the current situation regarding establishing MPAs in the Convention Area, this paper considers procedural and implementation measures to manage a single process for the scientifically based designation of MPAs and to regulate their operation by the CCAMLR Commission.

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Submitted By:
Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)

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Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation)

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The present working paper proposes a way forward to advance in the designation of Marine Protected Areas. Taking into consideration the existence of consensus and political will amongst the Members to create a representative system of MPAs, the present document proposes as key elements of a way forward a reiteration of the political will to create a representative MPA system; a realistic Read More
Submitted By:
Mr Sebastián Molina (Chile)

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Mr Sebastián Molina (Chile)

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Establishing criteria to assess the effectiveness of CCAMLR marine protected areas (MPAs) can resolve issues currently preventing consensus to establish MPAs in East Antarctica, the Weddell Sea, and Planning Domain 1. SMART criteria express desired outcomes in terms of performance Read More
Submitted By:
Dr George Watters (United States of America)

Approved By:
Ms Elizabeth Phelps (United States of America)

This paper presents a summary of the decision support framework and methodology that Norway has used to guide the scientific basis for a proposal for WSMPA Phase 2. We also provide some recommendations from our approach that Norway hopes members will find useful to assist in CCAMLR MPA discussions.

This document presents 46 candidate SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound) criteria for assessing the effectiveness of the Ross Sea region Marine Protected Area (RSRMPA). Each criterion links to a specific objective from CM 91-05 paragraph 3, a generic objective Read More
Submitted By:
Dr George Watters (United States of America)

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Ms Elizabeth Phelps (United States of America)

This document provides a history of the development of spatial planning and marine protected areas in CCAMLR from the earliest approaches in the 1990s, through the development of bioregionalization and MPA discussions in the 2000s and the adoption of the three existing Conservation Measures on MPAs, through to the present day discussions. It Read More
Submitted By:
Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)

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Dr David Agnew (CCAMLR Secretariat)

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All three of the MPA proposals currently on the table at CCAMLR have gone through years of iterations, and Member States’ feedback, concerns and requests have been taken into account. During this time, additional Member States have joined these proposals as co-proponents. In this paper, ASOC provides an overview of how MPA proposals have changed over Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Claire Christian

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Ms Claire Christian

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Several documents submitted by ASOC to the CCAMLR Special Meeting II in Bremerhaven, Germany in 2013 discussed key topics related to MPA design and function: duration of MPAs, the precautionary principle, the climate benefits of MPAs, and the opportunity MPAs presented to CCAMLR. In this paper, ASOC reflects on how discussions since CCAMLR-SM-II have Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Claire Christian

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Ms Claire Christian

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The distinguishing feature of the CAMLR Convention is its conservation mandate. However, in recent years, the implementation of this mandate has been inconsistent, and some CCAMLR Members apply a greater burden of proof to conservation-oriented proposals (such as proposed MPAs) than they apply to fishing proposals. In this paper, ASOC discusses CCAMLR’s approach to Article II Read More
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Ms Claire Christian

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Ms Claire Christian

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The Oceanographic Institute of Monaco, a member organization of the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC), announces the scaling up of their involvement in Antarctic and Southern Ocean public awareness and conservation efforts through a tailored programme over the next 2.5 years, in the lead up to the 3^rd United Nations Ocean Conference Read More
Submitted By:
Ms Claire Christian

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Ms Claire Christian

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