Lost oceans? Threats to Pacific Island maritime claims and response options

该项目的目的是审查海洋法最近的重大演变对岛屿提出广泛海洋权利主张的能力的潜在影响，特别是对太平洋岛屿国家的影响。 这是第一个系统的地理空间/法律的分析海洋主张从太平洋岛屿鉴于最近南中国海具有里程碑意义的国际司法裁决。预期成果包括进行详细的风险评估，以向当地决策者提供信息，并提高保护宝贵海洋资源权利的能力，从而促进粮食和区域安全。

This project aims to examine the potential impacts of a recent and major evolution in the law of the sea on the capacity of islands to generate broad maritime claims, with particular reference to the Pacific Island countries. It is the first systematic geospatial/legal analysis of maritime claims from Pacific islands in light of the recent South China Sea landmark international judicial decision. Expected outcomes include a detailed risk assessment to inform local policy-makers and an enhanced capacity to protect rights over valuable marine resources, contributing to food and regional security.