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Bill: Law of the Sea Initiative
Details
Submitted by[?]: Progressive Democratic Alliance
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This bill is a resolution. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: January 2073
Description[?]:
| This is an environmental conservation initiative and setting the standards for international and national waters to preserve the aquatic ecosystem. This treaty will also get Darnussia more involved internationally, something which Darnussia is in desperate need of as we are very isolationist at the moment. This bill is for the acceptance of two international treaties, one being the Law of the Sea and the other being the International Waters for Life Initiative found here: http://www.takeforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=950&mforum=particracy Draft: INTERNATIONAL WATERS FOR LIFE INIATIVE The oceans of our planet are a common treasury for all, not just a resource to be exploited. We are stewards of these global commons, not owners. The Law of the Sea allows national governments to prevent over-fishing within their coastal waters, but international waters remain a free-for-all. Marine life knows nothing of borders, and must be protected in international waters as well. Whaling in international waters is strictly prohibited. Fishing nets able to trap dolphins shall not be permitted in international waters. A non-partisan international commission of marine biologists shall be established to monitor fish stocks. Where fish stocks are being depleted at an unsustainable rate, quotas shall be established to prevent over-fishing. National governments are encouraged to impose similar regulations within their own territorial waters. ------------------------------------ Many nations have already signed this treaty and I believe we should follow suit. The Law of the Sea simply states: Absolute jurisdiction (Exclusive Economic Zone) of 100km from the shore, where this zone does not overlap with that of another country. Transient jurisdiction (Transit and Harvesting Zone) of 500km from the shore, where this zone does not overlap with that of another country. |
Proposals
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 18:01:50, June 26, 2005 CET | From | Progressive Democratic Alliance | To | Debating the Law of the Sea Initiative |
| Message | Well? Shall we sign this international treaty or not? |
| Date | 18:07:53, June 26, 2005 CET | From | Vuloch Ca Korzia | To | Debating the Law of the Sea Initiative |
| Message | As foriegn minister, I am in favour. |
| Date | 18:25:48, June 26, 2005 CET | From | Social Democratic Party | To | Debating the Law of the Sea Initiative |
| Message | Yeah sure. |
| Date | 18:30:42, June 26, 2005 CET | From | Social Democratic Party of Darnussia | To | Debating the Law of the Sea Initiative |
| Message | Aye |
| Date | 20:25:02, June 26, 2005 CET | From | People's Progressive Party | To | Debating the Law of the Sea Initiative |
| Message | Aye |
| Date | 20:46:24, June 26, 2005 CET | From | People's Progressive Party | To | Debating the Law of the Sea Initiative |
| Message | Think this one might just pass... |
| Date | 21:41:20, June 26, 2005 CET | From | Social Libertarian party | To | Debating the Law of the Sea Initiative |
| Message | Just maybe, cross your fingers. |
| Date | 21:55:16, June 27, 2005 CET | From | Libertarian party of Darnussia | To | Debating the Law of the Sea Initiative |
| Message | cross your fingers? :D :P i don't cross my fingers :D |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||||||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 750 | ||||||||||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | ||||||||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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