Course Overview
Marine and coastal areas support a diverse spectrum of marine life and for many people throughout the world, the marine environment is not only a vital source of protein, but the activities which it sustains, such as fisheries, transport and tourism, also provides them with an income. All of these activities have an impact on the marine environment and possibly on biodiversity. All of these activities have an impact on the marine environment and possibly on biodiversity.
This course introduces you to the international legal framework on marine biodiversity, which covers global and regional legally binding and non-legally binding agreements.
Learning Objectives
- Recall the impact of human activities on marine biodiversity;
- Identify global and regional agreements and initiatives addressing the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity;