User:Seaamused/International Coral Reef Initiative
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[edit]Continuation of History and explanation of the Framework for Action of the ICRI:
The Framework for Action requires the complete participation and dedication by all involved parties. The Framework for Action calls on participating parties to back all actions with substantial productive effects on coral reefs, monitor and manage human-related pursuits that result in degradation of coral reefs and its ecosystems, and acknowledge the importance of coral reefs to different cultures and regions. The Framework also requires the commitment to coastal management, especially with the involvement of local communities, and the participation in crucial examination and analysis to sustain and protect coral reefs on a widespread capacity. The ICRI is aware that the different geographical regions of the world have different problems facing their coral reefs. The ICRI has created different geographical seminars in order to customize the "Call to Action" and "Framework for Action" protocols for each region of the globe. The global seminars also include the importance of government involvement in the protection of coral reefs. The ICRI has noted the deficiency of recognizing the extensive help the scientific community around the globe has contributed to protecting coral reefs. The International Coral Reef Initiative has adapted over time to reach more needs of the Federal and Community levels of protecting coral reefs while aiding the International and Regional levels with uninterrupted overseeing of coral reefs.[1]
Continuation of ICRI and the United Nations:
The International Coral Reef Initiative has had non-legally binding frameworks and agreements as well as legally binding agreements to create a basis of cooperation on the international level for protecting coral reefs and marine life. One of the most relevant legally binding agreements made for th ICRI is the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The UNCLOS was established in 1982 and is often referred to the "constitution of the oceans". As UNCLOS has been designed to wide spread across the globe and a great number of the articles are committed to the safeguarding of marine environments. These articles of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea include the responsibility for countries to avert, decrease, and monitor land-based causes of pollution like litter, soil pollution, oil spills and other toxic chemicals, etc.[2]
- ^ Maragos, J.E.; Crosby, M.P.; McManus, J.W. (1996). "Coral Reefs and Biodiversity: A Critical and Threatened Relationship". Oceanography. 9 (1): 83–99. ISSN 1042-8275.
- ^ Dight, I. J.; Scherl, L. M. (1997-06-09). "The International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI): Global priorities for the conservation and management of coral reefs and the need for partnerships". Coral Reefs. 16 (5): S139–S147. doi:10.1007/s003380050250. ISSN 0722-4028.