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International Ocean Institute January 2015 IOIHQ/ES 01/15 The INTERNATIONAL OCEAN INSTITUTE IOInforma 0115 Contents The 10th Training Programme on Regional Ocean Governance for the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and Caspian Seas 2014 was successfully held in Malta: REPORT Special Seminar on “Issues of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ)” held in Malta, 1st December 2014, and organised by the International Ocean Institute with the support and collaboration of the European Commission Representation in Malta, as part of the IOI Training Programme on Regional Ocean Governance: REPORT Delegation from Qingdao visits the IOI to discuss joint efforts on Capacity Building in Ocean Governance; REPORT Ocean Yearbook Call for Papers – Volume 30 Annex: Message from the class of 2014 of the 10th Training Programme on Regional Ocean Governance for the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and Caspian Seas: “A generation’s view on the conservation and management of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ)" The 10th Training Programme on Regional Ocean Governance for the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and Caspian Seas 2014 Malta 10th November – 12th December 2014 organised by the: International Ocean Institute HQ and the IOI-Malta Operational Centre Above: Class of 2014, course director (Dr Awni Behnam, centre), faculty, and guests. The 5-week Training Programme on Regional Ocean Governance for the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and Caspian Seas held in Malta in November-December 2014 was especially memorable as it was the tenth offering of this training programme, organised annually since 2005. IOInforma is the news and information bulletin of the International Ocean Institute (IOI). Any feedback or request for information should be sent to the International Ocean Institute HQ Malta, PO Box 3, Msida MSD2080, Malta or Email: [email protected] www.ioinst.org International Ocean Institute January 2015 p2 17 participants from 12 countries around the regional seas attended the 2014 training programme – Egypt, Tunisia, Albania, Turkmenistan, Iran, Azerbaijan, Romania, Ukraine, Germany and Malta, as well as observers from PR China and Chile – having different experiences and backgrounds in marine-related management, law, science, operational and policy undertakings. The faculty was composed of a diverse panel of experts in topical matters, coming from leading institutions and organisations working on regional seas issues from countries around the areas under study. As well as traditional lectures, the course programme included field trips and a number of hands-on projects where the participants were expected to apply their knowledge to specific scenarios. Simulation sessions, role-playing games and scenario planning and mock-ministerial meetings all allowed the class to use their new knowledge and experience the multidisciplinary approach to decision making in marine and maritime matters. Since the training curriculum focuses specifically on the governance of the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and Caspian Seas through interregional and international comparisons and experiences, the promotion of exchanges between participants from countries surrounding these seas, from extra regional observers and the interaction with the faculty and invited experts with their diversity of experiences and realities is considered to be especially important and one of the assets of this programme. Building upon on this, the essence of the course remains the Regional Ocean Policy Frameworks Session for the Mediterranean, Black, Caspian and Baltic Sea groups, this exercise is the culmination of the course training and encourages and tests the practical application of knowledge gained throughout the course in the theoretical solution of relevant issues of the Regional Seas for the formulation of national, regional and inter-regional policy addressed towards an integrated and common approach to the ocean management. Another key event held during the training course was the one day Special Seminar on “Issues of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ)” that was organised by the International Ocean Institute with the support and collaboration of the European Commission Representation in Malta. During this seminar issues related to these areas were presented by eminent experts in the field and were followed by discussion and interactions from the programme participants and selected guests. Above, from top: 2014 Training Programme opening day; Part of the class on a field trip; the final policy session with the Caspian Sea Group and supporting faculty expert Dr Aref Fakhry and regional sea mentor Dr Parvin Farshchi; the class at their visit to IMLI (IMO International Maritime Law Institute at the University of Malta, Msida campus); and the group during their visit to the AFM Maritime Squadron base in Malta. All photos in the report courtesy of the Class and Secretariat of 2014. Since 1972, issues of sound and sustainable practices contributing to ocean governance are a major focus of IOI’s work in all areas from policy direction to capacity building and it is in this spirit that the IOI training and capacity building programmes in Canada, Malta, South Africa, Turkmenistan and China are organised and offered. IOInforma is the news and information bulletin of the International Ocean Institute (IOI). Any feedback or request for information should be sent to the International Ocean Institute HQ Malta, PO Box 3, Msida MSD2080, Malta or Email: [email protected] www.ioinst.org International Ocean Institute January 2015 p3 Special Seminar on “Issues of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ)” organised by the International Ocean Institute with the support and collaboration of the European Commission Representation in Malta th During the 10 Training Programme on Regional Ocean Governance for the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and Caspian Seas st 1 December 2014, Valletta, Malta The Seminar on “Issues of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ)” was organised as part of the annual seminars series offered by the International Ocean Institute HQ in Malta and was held in parallel with and during the 10th Training Programme on Regional Ocean Governance for the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and Caspian Seas. The seminar was organised by the IOI and supported by the European Commission through its representation office in Valletta; it was held at Europe House in Valletta. During the Seminar issues and current developments related to these areas were presented by eminent experts in the field. The presentations were followed by discussion and interaction from the speakers and guests and the three sessions were moderated by invited panellists. The seminar was launched with a brief welcome and introduction by Dr Awni Behnam, Honorary President of the IOI and also Director of the training course. He emphasised the increasing global importance of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction as one of the most critical challenges to ocean governance, especially in view of the protection of ocean biodiversity, and wider ramifications; the discussion of these issues was also timely because of the current important and ongoing process in the United Nations to address them. He referred to the courageous stand of the European Union in the preparatory process and at Rio+20 when the EU joined the majority of nations, particularly the G77 and China, in supporting and advocating the need for an implementation agreement under UNCLOS. On behalf of the IOI, he also acknowledged with thanks the support of Ms Spiteri, Acting Head of the European Commission Representation in Malta. From Top, L-R in each image: Panel 1, J Brincat, D Spiteri, A Behnam and A Hicuburundi; Panel 2: S Borg, M Ortiz Noguera and D Johnson; Panel 3: G Wright, A Caruana and L Briguglio; Wrapup Session: D Spiteri, A Behnam and A Vassallo. Photos courtesy R Tarasova. The event was addressed by invited experts from various international institutions who presented the current status of debate and issues of ABNJ. Presentations given covered: “Progress in the Discussions at the United Nations related to Marine Biological Diversity in ABNJ“ by Alice Hicuburundi (Senior Legal Officer at the Office Of Legal Affairs; Division For Ocean Affairs And The Law Of The Sea – New York); “The EU and its work on issues in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction; with special reference to IOInforma is the news and information bulletin of the International Ocean Institute (IOI). Any feedback or request for information should be sent to the International Ocean Institute HQ Malta, PO Box 3, Msida MSD2080, Malta or Email: [email protected] www.ioinst.org International Ocean Institute January 2015 p4 the DG Mare” by John Brincat (International Relations Officer, European Commission DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries); “Protecting the Marine Environment In Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction: a brief look at the legal framework for conservation and management of biodiversity in marine areas beyond national jurisdiction” by Maria José Ortiz Noguera (Legal Consultant); “MPAs in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction – case study: the experience of OSPAR countries in the Wider Atlantic; the Charlie Gibbs Fracture Zone” by David Johnson (Former Executive Secretary to the OSPAR Commission); “Small Island States and the challenges faced” by Lino Briguglio (Director, Institute for Islands and Small States, University of Malta) and “Discussions towards an implementing agreement to UNCLOS on biodiversity in ABNJ” by Glen Wright (Institut du Développement Durable et des Relations internationals – IDDRI- Paris). Presentations were followed by a lively discussion from the audience which was moderated by expert panellists Dr Awni Behnam, Prof Simone Borg and Dr Albert Caruana. The students of the IOI training programme formed part of the audience as did the students following the MA degree on Ocean Governance; the event was also open to the interested public. The seminar was concluded with a message from the class of 2014 of the 10 th Training Programme on Regional Ocean Governance for the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and Caspian Seas presented on their behalf by alumnus Lydia Koehler. The message entitled “A generation’s view on the conservation and management of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ)" expressed the views and vision in relation to the issues on ABNJ and will be presented to the decision making levels in the UN and EU. The paper is included in its entirety as an appendix to this IOInforma. Delegation from Qingdao visits the IOI to discuss joint efforts on Capacity Building in Ocean Governance th th 10 – 12 December 2014, IOIHQ, Malta L-R: Ms He Lian, Dr Awni Behnam, Dr Lu Haifeng and Antonella Vassallo at IOI HQ Dr Lu Haifeng, President and General Secretary of the Global Forum on Human Settlements and Ms He Lian, Senior Manager and Assistant General of the Global Forum on Human Settlements visited Malta to hold meetings with the IOI and the University of Malta regarding capacity building in Ocean Governance. IOInforma is the news and information bulletin of the International Ocean Institute (IOI). Any feedback or request for information should be sent to the International Ocean Institute HQ Malta, PO Box 3, Msida MSD2080, Malta or Email: [email protected] www.ioinst.org International Ocean Institute Term of o January 2015 p5 A very cordial and productive meeting was held between the delegation, Rector Juanito Camilleri and ProRector Alfred Vella of the University of Malta, and Dr Awni Behnam and Antonella Vassallo from the part of the IOI, to discuss the organisation and provision of joint training and capacity building especially in respect of the MA Degree in Ocean Governance offered by the University of Malta in collaboration with the IOI (http://www.um.edu.mt/icp/ocean-governance). Other matters included potential cooperation on the proposed International Institute for Ocean and Coastal City, in Qindao, PR China. As part of the visit, the delegation also observed a lecture delivered to the current student cohort of the MAOG at the Valletta Campus of the University of Malta. The lecture on Shipping and the role of UNCTAD in the Governance of Maritime Transport was delivered by Dr Mahindokt Faghfouri for the IOI led Module ERL5003 “The Contemporary Definition of Ocean Governance”. Dr Lu Haifeng and Ms He Lian were both guests of the IOI at the Graduation Ceremony of the 10th Training Programme on Regional Ocean Governance for the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and Caspian Seas. Ocean Yearbook Call for Papers Volume 30 Ocean Yearbook Student Prize 2015 Ocean Yearbook Call for Papers – Volume 30 Articles on issues and prospects, ocean governance, living resources of the ocean, non-living ocean resources, transportation and communications, environment and coastal management, maritime security, military activities, regional developments, training and education and ocean polar issues will be considered. The objectives of the Ocean Yearbook include encouraging emerging young scholars and fostering contributions from developing countries. Deadline March 31, 2015. http://www.dal.ca/content/dam/dalhousie/pdf/law/MELAW/Ocean%20Yearbook/OYB%20Call%20%20Volume%2030.pdf Ocean Yearbook Student Prize 2015 The Ocean Yearbook Student Prize is an annual competition open to students writing research papers on marine affairs subjects at any university or other tertiary education institution. Deadline May 15, 2015. http://www.dal.ca/content/dam/dalhousie/pdf/law/MELAW/Ocean%20Yearbook/Student%20Prize%202015.pdf Mailing Address: Ocean Yearbook Editorial Office Schulich School of Law Dalhousie University 6061 University Ave P.O. Box 15000 Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2 CANADA Tel: +1 902 494-1988 Fax: +1 902 494-1316 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/melaw/journals-publications/ocean-yearbook.html IOInforma is the news and information bulletin of the International Ocean Institute (IOI). Any feedback or request for information should be sent to the International Ocean Institute HQ Malta, PO Box 3, Msida MSD2080, Malta or Email: [email protected] www.ioinst.org International Ocean Institute Term of o January 2015 p6 Annex: Message from the class of 2014 “A generation’s view on the conservation and management of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ)" IOI Special Seminar on “Issues of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ)” We, the class of 2014 of the 10th Training Programme on Regional Ocean Governance for the Baltic, Black, Caspian and Mediterranean Seas of the International Ocean Institute, representing 12 countries from 4 continents, Considering that human behaviour over the past century has led to polluted, overexploited and overheated oceans, ongoing loss of diversity and degrading stability of marine ecosystems; Taking into account that the majority of States have agreed on the need to cooperate on the protection of the marine environment and on the need to make real commitments, including steps to take concrete actions to preserve the different species that are being irrationally exploited for private benefits; Recognizing that the current situation of exploiting resources until they are depleted and gone forever implies a failure of the duties contained in Part XII of UNCLOS (Protection and Preservation of the Marine Environment) and thus this situation cannot longer be accepted, tolerated or overlooked by any State; and Being aware that steps in the right direction have been taken in the past at both the International (Convention on Biological Diversity, Rio +20) and Regional (OSPAR) levels, showing that cooperation is possible and that all is not lost, Would like to present the following statement: 1. We consider a binding implementation agreement under UNCLOS as the right approach to bring actions forward. This agreement needs to address the challenges and developments that were not foreseen by UNCLOS, and must be concluded now. If we fail to protect our oceans and life in it, we fail to protect ourselves. 2. We highlight that a new implementation agreement shall not be understood as an interference with regional approaches; on the contrary, we believe that it is necessary to support and strengthen these regional efforts to conserve marine resources and species diversity, in a context of international collaboration. 3. We do not agree to exclude fish stocks and fishery management from the concept of biodiversity conservation as these are deeply interconnected and contribute to the health of marine ecosystems. Therefore, we request to strengthen regulations in the new agreement against unsustainable, unselective, and destructive fishing methods, such as deep sea trawling, that threaten biodiversity and cause irreversible impacts on marine habitats. If we want to achieve a sustainable use of the oceans such fishing methods should no longer be in practice. 4. The use of marine genetic resources should be for the benefit of all mankind and their extraction must be regulated by an international authority with sufficient powers. These resources are not yet exploited and there is an international responsibility to prevent them from becoming another example of the Tragedy of the Commons. 5. The conservation of particular vulnerable marine ecosystems such as deep sea hydrothermal vents, seamounts, cold water corals and other important habitats should be of major concern to the United Nations. These biodiversity hotspots provide a fundamental basis for all marine life and shall be granted the highest level of protection and priority in the creation and enforcement of new marine protected areas. 6. We, as members of the “future generation” mentioned in the Brundtland Report, perceive that sustainable development is still not implemented, compromising not only our possibilities of welfare but also stealing this chance from our children. Today we know that marine resources are limited and under great pressure, so we consider that it is absolutely necessary to start acting based on this knowledge and not under political considerations. The question should not be whether to agree or not on common efforts, but rather how can we make this implementation agreement a success story. It’s time to change human relation with our oceans and move from a purely economic interest to safeguarding its future functionality. Our future as a species depends on it. IOInforma is the news and information bulletin of the International Ocean Institute (IOI). Any feedback or request for information should be sent to the International Ocean Institute HQ Malta, PO Box 3, Msida MSD2080, Malta or Email: [email protected] www.ioinst.org