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Philippines Reasserts Enduring Legal Significance of 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award and Role of UNCLOS in Ocean Governance at Forum in New York City
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Share Post Viber icon Viber EmailPanelists share perspectives on the evolving landscape of maritime law and ocean governance with invited guests.
International law, he added, must deliver tangible benefits to those whose lives and livelihoods depend on the oceans and seas.
The panelists highlighted the Award’s continuing legal significance in clarifying maritime rights and entitlements and strengthening the rules-based maritime order.
The speakers also emphasized the importance of bringing together law, science, and diplomacy in responding to these challenges.
The forum gathered diplomats, international law practitioners, academics, and law students to reflect on UNCLOS dispute settlement mechanisms and commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award.