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1. How do we enforce international fishing regulations?
apply the basis of the Antarctic treaty to international waters and the polar caps
*how do we manage flag hopping?
economic incentives--make it worthwhile not to flag hop; if you get major players (i.e. China, US, Japan, India) to comply, they can enforce sanctions
New International Regulating Body- International Regulatory Commission for Sustainable Fishing (IRCSF) either autonomous or affiliated with FAO of UN
1a. How does the EU function? What regulations does the EU impose? Could these be transferred to the UN?
talk to team 6
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3. How do we regulate the polar/deep sea regions? How can we keep track of the fish populations there, the biodiversity, etc.?
Use policy similar to Antarctic Treaty
3a. How do we keep track of the amount/type of fishing?
fish credits equivalent to carbon credit
4. How can we achieve international compliance/cooperation- i.e. how do we reach a compromise?
Make use of economic incentives. Mainly want cooperation of US, Russia, Canada, Japan, China, South Africa, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, EU, India