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Ocean Iron Fertilization and International Law

2008
Scholarly Work
David Freestone , Rosemary Rayfuse
This article examines the application of the International Law of the Sea to ocean fertilization, with particular reference to the law’s dumping regime, which prohibits the dumping of wastes or other materials from vessels into the ocean.

Resolution LC-LP.1 (2008) On the Regulation of Ocean Fertilization

2008
International Legal Instrument
Contracting Parties to the London Convention and the London Protocol
A resolution from the thirtieth meeting of the Contracting Parties to the London Convention and the third meeting of the Contracting Parties to the London Protocol that addresses ocean fertilization activities.

Dumping Iron and Trading Carbon

2008
Think Tank Report
Hugh Powell
This article provides insight from lawyers and economists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution September 2007 conference on the topic of ocean iron fertilization and regulated carbon markets.

Convention on Biological Diversity COP 9 Decision IX/16

2008
International Legal Instrument
Convention on Biological Diversity
Decision adopted by the Convention on Biological Diversity at its ninth meeting requesting that Governments, in accordance with the precautionary approach, ensure that ocean fertilization activities do not take place until there is further research.

Convention on Biological Diversity COP 9 Decision IX/20

2008
International Legal Instrument
Convention on Biological Diversity
Decision adopted by the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity at its ninth meeting to seek, in consultation with the IMO, the views of Parties, other Governments, and indigenous peoples on ocean iron fertilization.

Dumping Iron and Trading Carbon

2008
News/Commentary
Hugh Powell
This article provides insight from a conference convened at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution on the role of carbon markets in ocean iron fertilization activities.