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Key Cases & Reports
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), 1982
1982UNCLOS 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
2011The 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)
2016While not directly about resource classification, this arbitration case before the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) significantly impacted the interpretation of UNCLOS…