File contains the second draft of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO)'s report ("The Ocean...Our Future"). Contains six chapters ("Promoting Peace and Security in the Ocean," "The Quest for Equity in the Ocean," "Ocean Science and Technology," "Revaluing the Ocean," "Our Ocean: Public Participation and Awareness," and Towards Effective Ocean Governance") and several annexes. This copy also includes handwritten annotations and corrections by Elisabeth Mann Borgese.
File contains a paper by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, on the importance of a "technology transfer" to poor (mainly southern) nations to allow them to achieve sustainable development with respect to their ocean resources. It was originally filed with papers from the Geneva meetings in October, 1996, and may have been presented to members of IWCO (Independent World Commission on the Oceans) during those meetings. The file folder also contains a shorter version of a paper on the same topic, which was sent to Bill Faries. File contains duplicate copies which have not been digitized.
File contains a survey that was sponsored by Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). In it scientists, academics, policy-makers, and others were asked their opinions on the following topics: Coastal zone management, marine pollution, marine living resources, research and development, and education and training.
This document includes all reports created by, and the background papers used by, all six of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO)'s study groups. The first is "On the Peaceful Uses of the Oceans: Sovereignty, Security, Sustainability and Development," and contains the following background papers: "The Greco-Turkish Dispute over the Aegean Continental Shelf" by Katia Katsigera, "Aegean Sea Dispute between Greece and Turkey" by Hilal Elver, "Maritime Claims and Disputed Islands in the South and East China Seas: Options and Approaches" by Zhiguo Gao, and "The East China Sea Dispute" by Kaoru Okuizumi. The second is "The Legal and Institutional Framework for Use and Protection of the Ocean," and includes a paper with the same title by Lee Kimball, and "Ocean Governance: Legal and Institutional Framework" by Peter Sand. The third is "Economic Uses of the Ocean in the Context of Sustainability," and includes the following background papers: "Economic Incentives and the Oceans" by Scott Barrett, "Sustainable Coastal Fisheries: Policy Directions for Improved Resource Management" by Anthony T. Charles, "The Ecological, Economic, and Social Importance of the Oceans" by Dr. Robert Costanza, "The Economics of Ocean Resources" by Charles Perrings, "The Economic Uses of the Oceans for Sustainable Development" by Charles Perrings. The fourth is "Marine Science and its Technology," with the following background paper: "Ocean Science and its Technology" by William Andahazy and Peter Cook. The fifth is "Partnership and Solidarity: North/South Issues," and contains several draft chapters. The sixth is "Public Awareness and Participation," and contains the following background paper: "Our Ocean: Enhancing Global Consciousness of the Role of the Oceans in Human Affairs, and Participation in Decision-making" by Sidney Holt and Peter Sand. This document was intended for internal use only.
File contains a first draft of "The Ocean...Our Future," the report of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), chaired by Mário Soares, and dated October 9, 1997. Chapter titles include: "Promoting Peace and Security in the Ocean," "The Quest for Equity in the Ocean," "Revaluing the Ocean," "Ocean Knowledge and Uncertainties," "Our Ocean: Public Participation and Awareness," and "Towards Effective Ocean Governance: Making Law and Institutions Work." This copy contains some handwritten annotations by Elisabeth Mann Borgese.
File contains a copy of a summary report of the regional hearing that was held at International Ocean Institute (IOI) China Operational Center in Tianjin, May 9-11, 1995. Also includes two additional summary reports: "Phase II: Workshop on the implementation of UNCLOS [United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea] in China as a Follow-Up up to The Hearing," held November 2-5, 1995 in Tianjin, China, and a brief summary report on "Phase III: Group of Experts Proposal Preparation Meeting," held December 13-14, 1995, in Tianjin, China.
File includes both a brief summary of the hearing (which was released to Commission members before the full summary report was prepared), and a copy of the report. This regional hearing was held at the International Ocean Institute (IOI) China Operational Center in Tianjin, China (May 9-11, 1995).
File contains a draft report, from the group's meeting held March 14-16, 1997, in Lisbon. Discussed are trends in science and technology and their effect on scientific research and management of the oceans.
File contains a report published by Brazil's Independent National Commission on the Oceans (INCO). It provides a history of international attempts to demilitarize the oceans (including a history of the Law of the Sea convention), and provides recommendations to the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO) on this topic.
File contains a summary of a seminar relating to the work of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), held on June 21, 1996 in New Delhi.
File includes a draft background paper by Richard Falk entitled "On the Peaceful Uses of the Oceans: Sovereignty, Security, Sustainability, and Development," and a draft report from a study group meeting held January 22-24, 1997, in Lisbon. The study group discussed the following issues, which it felt warranted inclusion in the Commission's final report: adapting to the post-Cold War security environment, the changing role of navies, creeping jurisdiction, responsible use of the ocean, zones of peace, conflict resolution, and providing institutional oversight for the oceans.
File contains a draft report on the sixth (6th) meeting Executive Committee, that was held on June 5, 1997, in Newport, Rhode Island. The report discusses arrangements and plans for upcoming sessions and meetings ofh te Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). File also includes a cover letter from Layashi Yaker, and a corrigendum to the report of the fifth executive committee.
File contains a report by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, containing a discussion of the Regional Seas Programme (initiated by the United Nations Environment Programme), and relating it to the work of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO).
File contains a draft report, which resulted from the group's meeting held October 9-11, 1996, in Geneva. The report provides a summary of the findings of the study group (which deal with implementing the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, or UNCLoS III). The report also contains a list of participants and a draft agenda. Also included in the file is a cover letter from Layashi Yaker.
File includes copies of papers that were used for, or produced as a result of, the ocean economics study group (Elisabeth Mann Borgese was a co-rapporteur). File Includes: background documents, agendas, a memorandum on administrative matters, a copy of the paper "Some Economic Considerations for Fisheries and the Coastal Zone" by Anthony T. Charles, a paper by Ruud Lubbers, notes on a brainstorming session, drafts of the study groups' findings (some likely by Elisabeth Mann Borgese and Salvino Busuttil), a copy of the paper "Economics and Sustainable Development in the Oceans" by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, a copy of "Ownership versus the Common Heritage of Mankind?" by Jan van Ettinger, a copy of "International Economic Instruments for Sustainable Development: Sticks, Carrots and Games" by Peter H. Sand, "A Brief Note on Economic Incentives and the Oceans" by Scott Barrett, a copy of "Sustainable Coastal Fisheries: Policy Directions for Improved Resource Management" by Anthony T. Charles, notes by Tom Ganiatsos, a copy of "Instruments, Incentives and Institutions for Sustainable Use of the Oceans" by Anthony T. Charles, and a copy of "The Economic Uses of the Oceans for Sustainable Development by Charles Perrings.
FIle contains a note by the Secretariat on issues to be considered by the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). The file is labelled "IWCO/WP8." File also includes "Comments on IWCO/WP8 (Working Paper 8)" by Elisabeth Mann Borgese.
File contains an information note on the second plenary session of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), which was held July 2-5, 1996 in Rio de Janeiro. Paper outlines the results of the four working groups (legal, security, economics, and science/technology).
File contains a draft report of the seventh (7th) meeting of the Executive Committee, held in Cape Town, South Africa on November 10, 1997. Topics discussed include arrangements for the final two sessions of the Commission, and a submission of recommendations to the United Nations General Assembly. The file also contains a list of participants at the meeting.
File contains a report authored by Don Mills, discussing the creation of material highlighting oceans, and the role NGOs (non-governmental organizations) can play in its production.
File contains a copy of "Science and the Mangement of Marine Fisheries on Wild Stocks" by Sidney Holt and Kees Lankester, a working paper from the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO) Study Group on Ocean Science and its Technology. The findings of that group were also reported in a different paper by Peter Cook and William Andahazy.
File includes a draft report from the meeting that was held May 3-4, 1996, in Lisbon. The meeting discussed administrative and financial matters, the Commission's communication strategy, interactions with other agencies (both within the United Nations, and Non-Governmental Organizations, or NGOs), issues to be considered by the Commission, and planning for the Second Session of the Commission (held in Rio de Janerio) and the Third Plenary Session (held in Rotterdam).
File contains a draft report from the second (2nd) plenary session of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), which was held July 2-5, 1996, in Rio de Janeiro. The report provides an update on interssional activities (e.g., establishing a secretariat, the program of work, and financial matters), and on the Working Groups. Other issues raised at the meeting include: the public awareness campaign, ocean governance, and indigenous peoples and the oceans. Also includes a list of participants.
FIle contains a report authored by the International Ocean Institute (IOI), relating the work of the IOI on the themes and issues being explored by the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO) developed in Rio de Janeiro, 1996. Report may have been part of the documents distributed to participants of the second plenary session.
File contains observations on Lévy's report by Lucius Caflisch. Was originally filed with papers from the Geneva meetings in October, 1996. May have been presented to members of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO) during those meetings.
File contains an information note, which was an agenda item for the United Nations General Assembly Fifty-Second Session ("Ocean and the Law of the Sea"). The note provides an update on the activities of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO) Likely authored by Elisabeth Mann Borgese.
File includes a copy of a paper by William Andahazy, Peter J. Cook and the members of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO) Committee on Science and Technology. The paper was sent to replace an outdated version previously circulated.
File contains two pages of handwritten notes by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, on a variety of topics (coastal management, world fisheries, the Seabed Authority, and a global framework).
File includes an article by Henrique Brandão Cavalcant. This article was likely used as a background paper during an Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO) meeting or study group.
File contains a copy of "Fresh Water, a Condition for Sustainable Development," authored by Ricardo Diez-Hochleitner. Discussed are issues surrounding Earth's carrying capacity, and the greenhouse effect. The paper is in Spanish, but the file contains an English cover letter summarizing contents. This paper was presented at the third meeting of the Executive Council in Rio de Janeiro, July 1, 1996.
File contains documents created for/from the hearings. Includes a copy of the poster (in Japanese) for the event, a draft copy of the summary report (with handwritten annotations by Elisabeth Mann Borgese), and a final copy of the summary report (edited by Tsutomu Fuse), which contains papers presented at the conference, including Elisabeth Mann Borgese's keynote address, "Japan's Contribution to Sustainable Ocean Development." This event was co-sponsored by the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO) and the Japanese Commission on Oceans.
File contains material sent by Layashi Yaker to Independent World Commission on the Ocean (IWCO) members. Includes a list of meetings of or relevant to the IWCO, address lists (two), and a report from the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) on protecting the oceans. Also includes cover letters from Yaker.
File contains a report which describes why the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO) was established, its terms of reference, and the problems it will address (i.e., the coastal zone, marine pollution, marine resources, and sustainable development and the law of the sea). It also contains a table outlining the effect the 1982 Law of the Sea (UNCLOS III) has had on the Oceania countries. The report was published by the International Ocean Institute (IOI) Operational Centre at the University of the South Pacific.
File includes a copy of Elisabeth Mann Borgese's keynote address at the Japan Commission Hearings, in which she discusses Japan's involvement in establishing the IWCO (Independent World Commission on the Oceans), and argues for the importance of the Commission in contributing to the economic, environmental, and security goals of the United Nations.
File contains a draft report from the session that was held June 6-9, 1997 in Newport, Rhode Island. Discussed were financial matters affect the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), reports from the five Working Groups, the communication strategy, the final report, and plans for the fifth (5th) plenary session in Cape Town (South Africa).
File includes the opening speech by the President of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO) Mário Soares, presented at the United Nations University in Toyko on the 13th December, 1995. Also contains two documents in French, on the December 1995 session of the IWCO: "Element de la Conférence de Presse du President de la Commission Mondiale indépendante pour les Océans," and "Note de Conclusions de la Premiere Session de la Commission Mondiale Independante pour les Oceans."
File contains documents used by members of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO) during the fourth plenary session held June 6-9, 1997, in Newport, Rhode Island. Includes agendas, budgets, audited financial statements, list of participants, minutes from the third session, and a statement by Elisabeth Mann Borgese. Also includes several draft reports, including an outline of the final report, and several draft reports from the Working Groups ("Legal and Institutional Framework," "Peaceful Uses of the Oceans," "Economic Uses of the Oceans," "Science and Technology," and "North/South Issues").
File contains a copy of an address given to the Fiftieth (50th) General Assembly of the United Nations, written by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, on the need for a World Commission on the Seas and Oceans. The file also contains a draft version of the speech.
File includes a draft report from the plenary session that was held November 10-14, 1997, in Cape Town, South Africa, providing updates on administrative matters (funding, and upcoming meetings), and the status of the final report. The report also contains a list of participants at the meeting .The file also includes a covering letter from Layashi Yaker to Elisabeth Mann Borgese.
File includes an executive summary from "Establishment of an Independent World Commission for the Seas and the Oceans," (later the IWCO), a list of commissionaries, and a project proposal.
File contains a paper by A.E. Boyle. This copy is a revised version that was originally presented at the Annual Conference of the British Branch of the International Law Association in 1996. This paper was originally filed with papers from the Geneva meetings in October, 1996, and may have been presented to members of the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO) during those meetings.
File contains a compilation of comments and suggestions for the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO)'s final report, as received from members of the Commission (Elisabeth Mann Borgese, Ian Burton, Eduardo Faleiro, Stjepan Keckes, and Ruud Lubbers) and from outside experts (Gunnar Kullenberg, Pierre Papon, and Charles Perrings).
File contains a copy of a communication strategy for the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO), delivered at the IWCO's second (2nd) plenary session in Rio de Janeiro. Also Includes a paper on the use of the Internet by IWCO, requested by Secretary General of IWCO, Chitra Radhakishun, in cooperation with Andren Sundberg. Report includes a background news article on the uses of the Internet in the 1996 United States presidential election, and printed copies of two websites (the Ocean Voice International, and the International Marine Biodiversity Development Corporation).
File includes a printout of the Canadian Ocean Assessment section of the International Ocean Institute-Halifax website (includes both English and French versions). Also contains a printout of the IOI-Halifax homepage.
File contains a preface, written by Elisabeth Mann Borgese, on the Canadian Ocean Assessment, discussing its relation to the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). This document was possibly the one she presented at the public hearings for the Canadian Ocean Assessment. File also includes handwritten notes by Borgese, on the back of an agenda for the Ottawa Public Hearings held by the Canadian Ocean Assessment. File also contains duplicate copies, which have not been digitized.
File includes news releases relating top the public hearings hosted by the Canadian Ocean Assessment in Halifax, Ottawa, and Vancouver (Elisabeth Mann Borgese was a speaker at each). The file also includes newspaper clippings (from the Dalhousie News, and the Chronicle Herald), and agendas for the meetings. File contains duplicate copies, which have not been digitized.
File contains a brochure from the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). It contains a brief history of the Commission, its purpose and terms of reference, its composition and organization, and a list of members.
File contains an informational and promotional brochure for the Independent World Commission on the Oceans (IWCO). Includes reproductions of children's drawings of the ocean. Brochure also contains background information (in French) on the Commission and it's membership, and on the second plenary session to be held in Rio de Janerio (July 1996).
FIle contains a list of steps that are to be taken in accordance with the Law of the Sea Convention, Agenda 21, and the Agenda for Peace. Possibly written by Elisabeth Mann Borgese.
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