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“The high seas represent the largest ecological frontier yet remain the weakest link in global conservation governance”. Discuss the significance of high seas in biodiversity conservation and the limitations in their protection.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation Q5. “The high seas represent the largest ecological frontier yet remain the weakest link in global conservation governance”. Discuss the significance of high seas in biodiversity conservation and the limitations in their protection. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Growing global concern over weak governance …

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“The Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty marks a shift from fragmented to rules-based governance of the high seas”. Explain this shift. Analyse its likely impact on India’s maritime interests.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. “The Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty marks a shift from fragmented to rules-based governance of the high seas”. Explain this shift. Analyse its likely impact on India’s maritime interests. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question The …

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Nice Ocean Action Plan

Source:  UN Context: The Third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) concluded in Nice, France, with a landmark political declaration and over 800 voluntary commitments by 170+ countries called as Nice Ocean Action Plan. About Nice Ocean Action Plan: What is UNOC3? The United Nations Ocean Conference 2025, co-hosted by France and Costa Rica, is the third …

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Examine the structural weaknesses in the existing legal frameworks governing the high seas. How does the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) treaty attempt to address them?

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. Examine the structural weaknesses in the existing legal frameworks governing the high seas. How does the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) treaty attempt to address them? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question: 49 states, EU ratify high seas treaty but still …

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