CCAMLR in the Antarctic Treaty System
The Representatives,
Recalling the prime responsibilities of the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Parties for the protection and preservation of the Antarctic environment and, in particular, their responsibilities under Article IX, paragraph 1 (f) of the Antarctic Treaty in respect of the preservation and conservation of living resources in Antarctica;
Conscious that the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources is an integral part of the Antarctic Treaty system;
Further recalling that the objective of the Convention is the conservation of Antarctic marine living resources, which includes rational use;
Noting the commitment of all Contracting Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources that they will not engage in any activities in the Antarctic Treaty area contrary to the principles and purposes of the Treaty and their acceptance of the obligations contained in Articles I, IV, V and VI of the Treaty;
Further noting the desirability of ensuring representation by states at the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting and meetings of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources that reflects appropriate expertise of the Antarctic Treaty system;
Welcoming the endorsement by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources at its 24th annual meeting of the Scientific Committee’s advice arising from the 2005 Workshop on Marine Protected Areas;
Recalling also Decision 9 (2005);
Recommend that the Parties:
1) regularly at the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings reflect upon the contribution made by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources to the Antarctic Treaty system, including in respect of the conservation and protection of the Antarctic environment;
2) encourage increased cooperation at the practical level between the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting and the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources.
The Representatives,
Recalling the prime responsibilities of the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Parties for the protection and preservation of the Antarctic environment and, in particular, their responsibilities under Article IX, paragraph 1 (f) of the Antarctic Treaty in respect of the preservation and conservation of living resources in Antarctica;
Conscious that the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources is an integral part of the Antarctic Treaty system;
Further recalling that the objective of the Convention is the conservation of Antarctic marine living resources, which includes rational use;
Noting the commitment of all Contracting Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources that they will not engage in any activities in the Antarctic Treaty area contrary to the principles and purposes of the Treaty and their acceptance of the obligations contained in Articles I, IV, V and VI of the Treaty;
Further noting the desirability of ensuring representation by states at the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting and meetings of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources that reflects appropriate expertise of the Antarctic Treaty system;
Welcoming the endorsement by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources at its 24th annual meeting of the Scientific Committee’s advice arising from the 2005 Workshop on Marine Protected Areas;
Recalling also Decision 9 (2005);
Recommend that the Parties:
1) regularly at the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings reflect upon the contribution made by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources to the Antarctic Treaty system, including in respect of the conservation and protection of the Antarctic environment;
2) encourage increased cooperation at the practical level between the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting and the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources.