北极地区200海里外大陆架划界法律问题研究

随着北极冰盖的融化,开采北极蕴藏丰富的石油、矿产资源越来越具有现实可行性,北极地区200海里外大陆架划界问题日益成为各国关注的热点.分析北极地区200海里外大陆架划界的国际法基础、主要法律问题以及学界对解决该问题的建议,认为200海里外大陆架划界不可能通过某一特定程序一次性解决,而是现有国际法框架内各国共同参与、区分不...

ANALYSIS OF THE LEGAL ISSUES OF DELIMITING THE OUTER LIMITS OF THE ARCTIC CONTINENTAL SHELF BEYOND 200 NAUTICAL MILES

In the near future, it’s technically possible for the Arctic coastal countries (Russia, Denmark, Norway, Canada and the United States) to exploit the natural resources hidden in the Arctic region as the Arctic ice cap is melting rapidly. Geological structure of the Arctic continental shelf, the non-legally binding recommendation of the Commission on the limits of the Continental Shelf, the defects of the dispute settlement mechanism of UNCLOS as well as the fragile Arctic environment system jointly determined the delimitation of the continental shelf in the Arctic will be a complicated procedure. This article is mainly about the treaty law basis, legal issues and the Settlement Model of Delimiting the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf. The Arctic outer continental shelf issues are not only regional affairs, but also closely relating to China’s vital interests. In order to ensure China's sustainable and stable development of economy, we should pay more attention on the legal rights on natural resources in high seas. China is expected to influence the final settlement of the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf through active and stable legal methods in order to safeguard its own legitimate interests.