Marine Resources — Key Judgments

Key Judgments

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), 1982

1982

UNCLOS is not a 'judgment' but the foundational international treaty that codifies the legal regime for oceans and marine resources. It defines maritime zones, rights, and…

ITLOS Advisory Opinion on Deep Seabed Mining

2011

The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) issued an advisory opinion on the responsibilities and obligations of states sponsoring activities in the Area. This…

Philippines v. China (South China Sea Arbitration)

2016

While not directly about resource classification, this arbitration case before the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) significantly impacted the interpretation of UNCLOS…