Grays Harbor wrote:World OceansA resolution to increase the quality of the world's environment, at the expense of industry.
Category: Environmental
Industry Affected: All Businesses
Proposed by: Kurman
Description: Oceans are the lifeblood of our planet and humankind.
They produce more than half of the oxygen in the atmosphere, and absorb the most carbon from it.
No matter how far from the shore a nation is, oceans still affect their citizens families, friends and enemies.
So to protect this vital part of the planet, this resolution:
Recommends that any mining/drill activity (oil, ore...) which is established at a distance of 400 kilometers (international waters) of any nation is not permitted. Any activity within limit of 400 kilometers is allowed.
Considers the fishing of species that have been recognized by the national government or region as endangered, is an act of disrespect and violation to such national laws and to this resolution.
Reaffirming that the seabed and ocean floor and subsoil thereof, beyond the limits of national jurisdiction, don't have a claim of any nation and are part of all humankind.
Concludes with the formation of an International Ocean Convention (IOC) which will evaluate the progress made with the effect of this resolution five years later.
Wishes that all nations and regions respect one of the most key parts of our planet and there is not an abuse of the resources displayed.
This resolution is not just for this generation benefits, but also for the future.
Committee only, does nothing. NS =/= Earth
Also, tries to contradict 'Law of the Seas' and [partially] duplicate 'Sustainable Fishing Act'.