United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea
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The United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea was a series of international meetings that produced the comprehensive legal framework governing the rights and responsibilities of nations in their use of the world’s oceans, culminating in the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
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Target entity: United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea Context triple: [United Nations conferences, includes, United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea]
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United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is an international treaty that defines nations’ rights and responsibilities in the world’s oceans, including maritime boundaries, resource exploitation, navigation, and environmental protection.
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Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf
The Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf is a UN body of experts that reviews coastal states’ scientific data to recommend the outer limits of their continental shelves beyond 200 nautical miles.
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International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea is an independent judicial body that adjudicates disputes arising from the interpretation and application of international maritime law.
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Assembly of the International Seabed Authority
The Assembly of the International Seabed Authority is the supreme decision-making body in the ISA, comprising all member states and responsible for setting general policies on the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources in the international seabed area.
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Meetings of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
The Meetings of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea are formal gatherings of countries that have ratified the Convention, convened to review its implementation, address legal and institutional issues, and make decisions on matters such as the election of judges to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea Target entity description: The United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea was a series of international meetings that produced the comprehensive legal framework governing the rights and responsibilities of nations in their use of the world’s oceans, culminating in the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
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A.
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is an international treaty that defines nations’ rights and responsibilities in the world’s oceans, including maritime boundaries, resource exploitation, navigation, and environmental protection.
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B.
Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf
The Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf is a UN body of experts that reviews coastal states’ scientific data to recommend the outer limits of their continental shelves beyond 200 nautical miles.
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C.
International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea is an independent judicial body that adjudicates disputes arising from the interpretation and application of international maritime law.
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D.
Assembly of the International Seabed Authority
The Assembly of the International Seabed Authority is the supreme decision-making body in the ISA, comprising all member states and responsible for setting general policies on the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources in the international seabed area.
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Meetings of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
The Meetings of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea are formal gatherings of countries that have ratified the Convention, convened to review its implementation, address legal and institutional issues, and make decisions on matters such as the election of judges to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United Nations conference
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diplomatic conference ⓘ international law codification effort ⓘ |
| aim |
to create a comprehensive legal framework for the use of the world’s oceans
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to define rights and responsibilities of states in maritime zones ⓘ to facilitate equitable and efficient utilization of marine resources ⓘ to promote peaceful uses of the seas and oceans ⓘ to protect and preserve the marine environment ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea
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surface form:
UNCLOS conference
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| basedOnPrinciple |
common heritage of mankind
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freedom of the high seas ⓘ |
| culminatedIn | United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea ⓘ |
| field |
law of the sea
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public international law ⓘ |
| hasPart |
United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
First United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea
United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea self-linksurface differs ⓘ
surface form:
Second United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea
United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea self-linksurface differs ⓘ
surface form:
Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea
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| language |
Arabic
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Chinese ⓘ English ⓘ French ⓘ Russian ⓘ Spanish ⓘ |
| legalOutcome |
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
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surface form:
1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
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| negotiationFormat | multilateral treaty negotiation ⓘ |
| organizedBy | United Nations ⓘ |
| participation |
member states of the United Nations
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non‑member states ⓘ |
| precededBy | work of the International Law Commission on the law of the sea ⓘ |
| relatedInstrument | Geneva Conventions on the Law of the Sea ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf
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International Seabed Authority ⓘ International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea ⓘ |
| resultedIn | United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea ⓘ |
| shortName |
United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
UNCLOS I
United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea self-linksurface differs ⓘ
surface form:
UNCLOS II
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea ⓘ
surface form:
UNCLOS III
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| topic |
contiguous zone
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continental shelf ⓘ dispute settlement in the law of the sea ⓘ exclusive economic zone ⓘ high seas ⓘ innocent passage ⓘ international seabed area ⓘ marine environmental protection ⓘ marine scientific research ⓘ territorial sea ⓘ transit passage ⓘ |
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Subject: United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea Description of subject: The United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea was a series of international meetings that produced the comprehensive legal framework governing the rights and responsibilities of nations in their use of the world’s oceans, culminating in the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
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