June2011 Nadi Conf Hl PPT 97-2003 Compat

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SPC-EU Deep Sea Minerals (DSM) ProjectInaugural Regional Workshop

Hannah Lily

Legal Advisor DSM Project

6 June 2011, Nadi


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Contexty Pacific region leading the way in DSM exploration

y Potential for increased investment and income

y Threat to ecological equilibriumy Obligation to preserve natural heritage for the benefit

of present and future generations

y International law obligations require adoption of

appropriate administrative measures

y National DSM law and policy lacking


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Why a regional approach to law

and policy?y Ocean: interconnected, interdependent, transboundary

y States share characteristics and interests

y 2009 SOPAC Governing Council Members Decisiony Co-ordinated comprehensive approach

y Resources, facilities and knowhow can be shared

y DSM Projects may be cross-border multi-jurisdictional

y Stable, clear and consistent regional framework willencourage development and investment


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UNCLOSy UN Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982

y Established Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)

y States given sovereign right to exploit, develop, andmanage natural resources within its own EEZ

y Obligation to safeguard marine environment undertheir jurisdiction from damage or pollution

y Protection of scientific research

y States liable for damage caused by UNCLOS violation

y National rules must be adopted


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Other legal instruments (1)y Regional Conventions / Agreements:

y Noumea Convention

y Regional and collaborative approachy EIA and public consultation

y Madang Guidelines

y Sovereignty and self-determination.

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Pacific Islands Regional Policy (PIROP)y Proactivity

y Integrated approach.

y Engagement of local communities.


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Other legal instruments (2)yOther international law / agreements:

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London and MARPOL Conventionsy 1992 Rio Declaration (precautionary

approach)

yConvention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

yManado Declaration

yClimate Change Convention (UNFCCC)


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Other legal instruments (3)yNational law:

y Economic

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Environmentaly Marine

y Mineral

y Other regulation

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Informationy Law enforcement

y Health and safety

y Labour laws


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Other useful sourcesy International Seabed Authority

y Regulations and Model Contracts

y International Tribunal for the Law of the Seay Obligations of due diligence and best environmental

practice

y Precautionary approach

y Standards same for developing and developed statesy Industry

y Other States


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DSM Project: RLRF processy Individual States constitution and legislative processes

y Stakeholder interest

y Process Overview:y Identify existing legislation policy and gaps

y Terms of Reference to guide development of RLRF

y Development of RLRF

y Dissemination of RLRF with implementation guidelines

y Tailored support to individual countries


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DSM Project:

RFRLdevelopment methody Expert steering group

y Establishment of sub-group(s) where necessary

y Regional and sub-regional workshopsy Country visits

y Regular Project updates and ongoing consultation

y National stakeholder workshops, and committees

y Draft national legislation / polices, and consult

y Enact, implement, monitor, review

y Feedback mechanisms (all stakeholders)


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Aspectsofthe RFRLy Incorporate international standards

y Pre-empt harm due diligence registration / licensing

y Recognise different stages of DSM

y Responsible bodies and lines of authority

y Fiscal regime

y Environmental management

y Monitoring and enforcement

y Public accountability and information-sharing

y Practical considerations

y Methods of challenge, dispute resolution

y Model documents / templates?


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Thinking pointsyRegulation how to balance:

y enablement and enforcement; and

y incentivising third party investment whileprotecting State interests

yHow to legislate to set a fiscal regime, orpre-empt negative environmental impact,

when so much is unknown?

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