Full Description
This timely encyclopedia addresses the underrepresented scholarly state practice of the Asia-Pacific region in negotiating and implementing the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) - a continuing cornerstone of focus for regional and non-regional states alike. Further highlights for each represented state include ocean treaty accessions, domestic implementation, maritime zones, maritime disputes, exploring and exploiting living and non-living resources, marine environment protection, marine scientific research, dispute settlement, and contributions to the development of the law of the sea. The law of the sea is brought to life in the domestic laws, policies and institutions of states discussed.
Contents
Contents
Acknowledgements
List of Figures, Maps, and Tables
Introduction
1 Law of the Sea in Historical Context and Interests in the Law of the Sea
2 Ocean Governance in General
3 Accession to Various Treaties Affecting Law of the Sea
4 Incorporation of Law of the Sea Rights and Obligations in Domestic Law
5 Maritime Claims and State Legislation on Maritime Zones
6 Maritime Disputes and Overlapping Claims
7 Exploring and Exploiting Living and Non-Living Resources
8 Marine Environmental Protection
9 Marine Scientific Research
10 Settlement of Maritime Disputes
11 Contribution to the Development of the Law of the Sea
12 Other Issues
Northeast Asia
China
Country Snapshot
State Report Overview
1 Law of the Sea in Historical Context and Interests in the Law of the Sea
2 Ocean Governance
3 Accession to Various Treaties Affecting Law of the Sea
4 Incorporation of Law of the Sea Rights and Obligations in Domestic Law
5 Maritime Claims and State Legislation on Maritime Zones
6 Maritime Disputes and Overlapping Claims
7 Exploring and Exploiting Living and Non-Living Resources
8 Marine Environmental Protection
9 Marine Scientific Research
10 Settlement of Maritime Disputes
11 Contribution to the Development of the Law of the Sea
12 Maritime Enforcement: China's Coast Guard
Japan
Country Snapshot
State Report Overview
1 Law of the Sea in Historical Context and Interests in the Law of the Sea
2 Ocean Governance in General
3 Main Ocean and Ocean-related Treaties
4 Main Ocean and Ocean-related Laws
5 Maritime Claims and State Legislation on Maritime Zones
6 Maritime Disputes and Overlapping Claims
7 Exploring and Exploiting Living and Non-Living Resources
8 Marine Environmental Protection
9 Marine Scientific Research
10 Settlement of Maritime Disputes
11 Contribution to the Development of the Law of the Sea
12 Other Issues
Korea
Country Snapshot
State Report Overview
1 Law of the Sea in Historical Context and Interests in the Law of the Sea
2 Ocean Governance in General
3 Accession to Various Treaties affecting Law of the Sea
4 Incorporation of Law of the Sea Rights and Obligations in Domestic Law
5 Maritime Claims and State Legislation on Maritime Zones
6 Maritime Disputes and Overlapping Claims
7 Exploring and Exploiting Living and Non-Living Resources
8 Marine Environmental Protection
9 Marine Scientific Research
10 Settlement of Maritime Disputes
11 Contribution to the Development of the Law of the Sea
12 Other Issues
Taiwan
Country Snapshot
1 Law of the Sea in Historical Context and Interests in the Law of the Sea
2 Ocean Governance in General
3 Accession to Various Treaties Affecting Law of the Sea
4 Incorporation of Law of the Sea Rights and Obligations in Domestic Law
5 Maritime Claims and State Legislation on Maritime Zones
6 Maritime Disputes and Overlapping Claims
7 Exploring and Managing Living Resources
8 Marine Environmental Protection
9 Marine Scientific Research
10 Settlement of Maritime Disputes
11 Contribution to the Development of the Law of the Sea
12 Other Issues: The Legal Development Concerning Underwater Cultural Heritage in Taiwan
Southeast Asia
Indonesia
Country Snapshot
1 Law of the Sea in Historical Context and Interests in the Law of the Sea
2 Ocean Governance in General
3 Accession to Various Treaties Affecting Law of the Sea
4 Incorporation of Law of the Sea Rights and Obligations in Domestic Law
5 Maritime Claims and State Legislation on Maritime Zones
6 Maritime Disputes and Overlapping Claims
7 Exploring and Exploiting Living and Non-Living Resources
8 Marine Environmental Protection
9 Marine Scientific Research
10 Settlement of Maritime Disputes
11 Contribution to the Development of the Law of the Sea
12 Other Issues: Maritime Security
Malaysia
Country Snapshot
State Report Overview
1 Law of the Sea in Historical Context and Interests in the Law of the Sea
2 Ocean Governance in General
3 Accession to Various Treaties Affecting Law of the Sea
5 Maritime Claims and State Legislation on Maritime Zones
6 Maritime Disputes and Overlapping Claims
7 Exploring and Exploiting Living and Non-Living Resources
8 Marine Environmental Protection
9 Marine Scientific Research
10 Settlement of Maritime Disputes
11 Contribution to the Development of the Law of the Sea
Philippines
Country Snapshot
State Report Overview
1 Law of the Sea in Historical Context and Interests in the Law of the Sea
2 Oceans Governance in General
3 Accession to Various Treaties Affecting Law of the Sea
4 Incorporation of Law of the Sea Rights and Obligations in Domestic Law
5 Maritime Claims and State Legislation on Maritime Zones
6 Maritime Disputes and Overlapping Claims
7 Exploring and Exploiting Living and Non-Living Resources
8 Marine Environmental Protection
9 Marine Scientific Research
10 Settlement of Maritime Disputes
12 Other Issues
Singapore
Country Snapshot
State Report Overview
1 Law of the Sea in Historical Context and Interests in the Law of the Sea
2 Oceans Governance in General
3 Accession to Various Treaties Affecting Law of the Sea
4 Incorporation of Law of the Sea Rights and Obligations in Domestic Law
5 Maritime Claims and State Legislation on Maritime on Maritime Zones
6 Maritime Disputes and Overlapping Claims
7 Exploring and Exploiting Living and Non-living Resources
8 Protection of the Marine Environment
9 Marine Scientific Research
10 Settlement of Maritime Disputes
11 Contribution to the Development of the Law of the Sea
12 Other Issues
Thailand
Country Snapshot
State Report Overview
1 Law of the Sea in Historical Context and Interests in the Law of the Sea
2 Ocean Governance in General
3 Accession to Various Treaties Affecting Law of the Sea
5 Maritime Claims and State Legislation on Maritime Zones
6 Maritime Disputes and Overlapping Claims
7 Exploring and Exploiting Living and Non-living Resources
8 Marine Environmental Protection
9 Marine Scientific Research
10 Settlement of Maritime Disputes
12 Other Issues: The Prevention and Suppression of Maritime Piracy in Thailand
Viet Nam
Country Snapshot
State Report Overview
1 Law of the Sea in Historical Context and Interests in the Law of the Sea
2 Ocean Governance in General
3 Accession to Various Treaties in Terms of the Law of the Sea
4 Incorporation of Law of the Sea Rights and Obligations in Domestic Law
5 Maritime Claims and State Legislation on Maritime Zones
6 Maritime Disputes and Overlapping Claims
7 Exploring and Exploiting Living and Non-living Resources
8 Marine Environmental Protection
9 Marine Scientific Research
10 Settlement of Maritime Disputes
11 Contribution to the Development of the Law of the Sea
Australasia & the United States
Australia
Country Snapshot
State Report Overview
1 Australia's Interests in the Law of the Sea
2 Ocean Governance in General
3 Accession to Various Treaties Affecting the Law of the Sea
5 Maritime Claims and National Legislation
6 Maritime Boundaries and Disputes
7 Exploring and Exploiting Living and Non-Living Resources
8 Marine Environmental Protection
9 Marine Scientific Research
10 Settlement of Maritime Disputes
11 Contribution to the Law of the Sea
12 Other Issues
Aotearoa New Zealand
Country Snapshot
State Report Overview
1 Law of the Sea in Historical Context and Interests in the Law of the Sea
2 Ocean Governance in General
3 Accession to Various Treaties Affecting Law of the Sea
4 Incorporation of Law of the Sea Rights and Obligations in Domestic Law
5 Maritime Claims and State Legislation on Maritime Zones
6 Maritime Disputes and Overlapping Claims
7 Exploring and Exploiting Living and Non-Living Resources
8 Marine Environmental Protection
9 Marine Scientific Research
10 Settlement of Maritime Disputes
11 Contribution to the Development of the Law of the Sea
12 Other Issues
United States
Country Snapshot
State Report Overview
1 Law of the Sea and U.S. Historical Involvement
2 Ocean Governance and National Ocean Policy
3 Accession and Ratification to Major Law of the Sea Treaties
4 Incorporation of Law of the Sea Rights and Obligations into Domestic Law
5 State Legislation on Maritime Zones and Navigation Rights within Maritime Zones
6 Maritime Boundaries and Disputes
7 Exploring and Exploiting Resources
8 Protection of the Marine Environment
9 Marine Scientific Research and Technology Transfer
10 Settlement of Maritime Disputes
12 Other Issues
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