Hai Dang Vu is a researcher in international law. He holds a JSD in international environmental law from Dalhousie University and a Professional Master in international trade law from Paris V University. His area of research includes international environmental law, law of the sea, protection of the marine environment, ocean governance, ASEAN and the South China Sea.
8th Meeting of the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue's Fisheries Management and Environmental Prot... more 8th Meeting of the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue's Fisheries Management and Environmental Protection in the South China Sea Workshop, 1-2 September 2022, Manila, Philippines.
Biển Đông luôn chiếm vị trí địa chiến lược quan trọng đối với khu vực và thế giới, chứa đựng cá... more Biển Đông luôn chiếm vị trí địa chiến lược quan trọng đối với khu vực và thế giới, chứa đựng các lợi ích không chỉ đối với các quốc gia và vùng lãnh thổ trong khu vực, mà còn đối với phần còn lại của thế giới. Đặc biệt, đây là nơi tích tụ các lợi ích “vốn có” đối với các nguồn tài nguyên và giá trị môi trường, sinh thái biển; đối với tự do hàng hải, hàng không trong, qua và trên Biển Đông. Chính vì thế, Biển Đông đã trở thành địa bàn cạnh tranh ảnh hưởng truyền thống của các nước, đặc biệt là các nước lớn trong lịch sử, đồng thời cũng đang phải đối mặt với các thách thức ngày càng gia tăng đối với an ninh môi trường biển; an toàn, an ninh và tự do hàng hải, hàng không. Trong những năm gần đây, các tranh chấp chủ quyền lãnh thổ đã leo thang ở Biển Đông, làm gia tăng sự căng thẳng, ảnh hưởng đến lợi ích nhiều mặt của các quốc gia trong và ngoài khu vực. Bên cạnh các nguy cơ xung đột, khu vực biển này hàng ngày phải đối mặt với những thách thức “an ninh phi truyền thống” (non-traditional security), như: cướp biển, thiên tai, ô nhiễm môi trường, suy giảm đa dạng sinh học, biến đổi khí hậu, v.v… An ninh môi trường Biển Đông là một dạng an ninh phi truyền thống và đã trở thành một bộ phận của an ninh biển (an ninh quốc gia, an ninh khu vực và toàn cầu). An ninh môi trường ở Biển Đông liên quan đến sự sống còn, đến sự phát triển và bảo đảm an ninh, chủ quyền toàn vẹn lãnh thổ của dân tộc Việt Nam. Các nguồn tài nguyên và môi trường Biển Đông và vùng bờ của Việt Nam có tầm quan trọng trực tiếp đến sinh kế của khoảng 50% dân số sống ở 28 tỉnh ven biển và khoảng 30% dân số sống ở 115 huyện ven biển và 14 huyện đảo của nước ta. Mục đích của cuốn sách là góp thêm thông tin về mối quan hệ và tính liên kết của các vấn đề môi trường, tài nguyên với các căng thẳng và xung đột ở Biển Đông. Trên cơ sở đó, bàn luận về cách tiếp cận và giải pháp đảm bảo an ninh môi trường và các nguồn tài nguyên trong bối cảnh mới ở Biển Đông. Đồng thời, góp phần tuyên truyền thực hiện Mục tiêu Phát triển bền vững giai đoạn 2016-2030 về “Bảo tồn và sử dụng lâu bền đại dương, biển và tài nguyên biển vì sự phát triển bền vững”
Marine Protected Areas Network in the South China Sea: Charting a Course for Future Cooperation, 2014
"The once pristine and rich marine environment of the South China Sea is degrading at an alarming... more "The once pristine and rich marine environment of the South China Sea is degrading at an alarming rate due to the rapid socioeconomic development of the region. Despite this, and due mainly to complicated sovereignty and maritime disputes, coastal States have not been able to develop effective regional cooperation to safeguard the shared marine environment.
Marine Protected Areas Network in the South China Sea discusses legal and political measures to support the development of a network of marine protected areas in the South China Sea. Such a network, if properly developed, would not only help to protect the marine environment and resources of the region but also contribute to decreasing the tension among its coastal States. These measures are suggested in accordance with international law, based on the specific geopolitical context of the South China Sea region and take into consideration experiences in developing regional networks of marine protected areas from other marine regions."
The Treaty of Peace with Japan or San Francisco Treaty was signed on 8 September 1951 in San Fran... more The Treaty of Peace with Japan or San Francisco Treaty was signed on 8 September 1951 in San Francisco, United States between Japan and the Allied Powers to terminate the state of war and re-establish the relations between Japan and the international community. The Treaty deals with issues such as territorial claims, security, relations with applied powers and reparation of war damage. With regards to territorial claims, article 2 stipulates that Japan renounces all right, title and claim to, inter alia, the Spratly and Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.
This chapter examines the role of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) in the South ... more This chapter examines the role of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) in the South China Sea disputes. It begins with a brief historical background of ASEAN, its institutions, and the principles the organization follows to achieve its objectives. Next, it provides a brief background on the sovereignty and maritime disputes in the South China Sea, and the role of ASEAN in those disputes. This chapter then gives an overview of the ASEAN and the ASEAN-led mechanisms which deal with the disputes in the South China Sea. It then examines the history of negotiations between ASEAN and China which led to the 2002 Declaration on the Conduct (DOC) of Parties in the South China Sea and the ongoing negotiations to agree on a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea. The relevant statements of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers relating to the disputes in the South China Sea are then summarized to determine the issues on which they have been able to reach a consensus. Finally, this chapter examines the possible impact of the ASEAN outlook on the Indo-Pacific on the ASEAN and the South China Sea disputes.
The South China Sea is a recognized world hub for marine biodiversity. However, the region’s prec... more The South China Sea is a recognized world hub for marine biodiversity. However, the region’s precious coastal and marine habitat is degrading at an alarming rate due to human development. This Chapter aims to take a stock of regional activities undertaken by coastal States in the South China Sea to fulfill their duty under international law to conserve the marine biodiversity of the South China Sea. It first provides an updated account on the status of the marine biodiversity of the South China Sea, then lays out what the obligations under international law for its coastal States are in terms of conserving marine biodiversity. It also ascertains what have been done relating to marine conservation under the framework of most important regional mechanisms for regional cooperation in the South China Sea
The South China Sea (SCS) is a body of water in the Pacific Ocean located between the Strait of M... more The South China Sea (SCS) is a body of water in the Pacific Ocean located between the Strait of Malacca and the Strait of Taiwan. Considered one of the largest semi-enclosed seas in the world, it is surrounded by China (including Taiwan), the Philippines, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. The primary activities involved in the exploitation of the SCS include fisheries, mariculture, oil and gas production, shipping and tourism. The SCS is recognized worldwide for its biodiversity richness, with the presence in the region of around 12 per cent of the world’s mangrove forests, 34 per cent of the world coral reefs and hundreds of millions of hectares of coastal wetlands. It is also an important fishing ground for countries in the region, with an estimated stock of 1027 species of fish, 91 species of shrimps and 73 cephalopods. However, the marine environment of the SCS is under serious threat as a result of the rapid economic development and high population growth which the region has been experiencing over the last few decades. The greatest threats to the region are habitat loss and degradation, unsustainable exploitation of marine living resources and pollution of the aquatic environment. According to estimates, as much as 70 per cent of the region’s mangroves, 80 per cent of its coral reefs and up to 50 per cent of its seagrass beds have been lost or severely degraded due to, among other things, the conversion of coastal land, destructive fishing practices and pollution.
8th Meeting of the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue's Fisheries Management and Environmental Prot... more 8th Meeting of the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue's Fisheries Management and Environmental Protection in the South China Sea Workshop, 1-2 September 2022, Manila, Philippines.
Biển Đông luôn chiếm vị trí địa chiến lược quan trọng đối với khu vực và thế giới, chứa đựng cá... more Biển Đông luôn chiếm vị trí địa chiến lược quan trọng đối với khu vực và thế giới, chứa đựng các lợi ích không chỉ đối với các quốc gia và vùng lãnh thổ trong khu vực, mà còn đối với phần còn lại của thế giới. Đặc biệt, đây là nơi tích tụ các lợi ích “vốn có” đối với các nguồn tài nguyên và giá trị môi trường, sinh thái biển; đối với tự do hàng hải, hàng không trong, qua và trên Biển Đông. Chính vì thế, Biển Đông đã trở thành địa bàn cạnh tranh ảnh hưởng truyền thống của các nước, đặc biệt là các nước lớn trong lịch sử, đồng thời cũng đang phải đối mặt với các thách thức ngày càng gia tăng đối với an ninh môi trường biển; an toàn, an ninh và tự do hàng hải, hàng không. Trong những năm gần đây, các tranh chấp chủ quyền lãnh thổ đã leo thang ở Biển Đông, làm gia tăng sự căng thẳng, ảnh hưởng đến lợi ích nhiều mặt của các quốc gia trong và ngoài khu vực. Bên cạnh các nguy cơ xung đột, khu vực biển này hàng ngày phải đối mặt với những thách thức “an ninh phi truyền thống” (non-traditional security), như: cướp biển, thiên tai, ô nhiễm môi trường, suy giảm đa dạng sinh học, biến đổi khí hậu, v.v… An ninh môi trường Biển Đông là một dạng an ninh phi truyền thống và đã trở thành một bộ phận của an ninh biển (an ninh quốc gia, an ninh khu vực và toàn cầu). An ninh môi trường ở Biển Đông liên quan đến sự sống còn, đến sự phát triển và bảo đảm an ninh, chủ quyền toàn vẹn lãnh thổ của dân tộc Việt Nam. Các nguồn tài nguyên và môi trường Biển Đông và vùng bờ của Việt Nam có tầm quan trọng trực tiếp đến sinh kế của khoảng 50% dân số sống ở 28 tỉnh ven biển và khoảng 30% dân số sống ở 115 huyện ven biển và 14 huyện đảo của nước ta. Mục đích của cuốn sách là góp thêm thông tin về mối quan hệ và tính liên kết của các vấn đề môi trường, tài nguyên với các căng thẳng và xung đột ở Biển Đông. Trên cơ sở đó, bàn luận về cách tiếp cận và giải pháp đảm bảo an ninh môi trường và các nguồn tài nguyên trong bối cảnh mới ở Biển Đông. Đồng thời, góp phần tuyên truyền thực hiện Mục tiêu Phát triển bền vững giai đoạn 2016-2030 về “Bảo tồn và sử dụng lâu bền đại dương, biển và tài nguyên biển vì sự phát triển bền vững”
Marine Protected Areas Network in the South China Sea: Charting a Course for Future Cooperation, 2014
"The once pristine and rich marine environment of the South China Sea is degrading at an alarming... more "The once pristine and rich marine environment of the South China Sea is degrading at an alarming rate due to the rapid socioeconomic development of the region. Despite this, and due mainly to complicated sovereignty and maritime disputes, coastal States have not been able to develop effective regional cooperation to safeguard the shared marine environment.
Marine Protected Areas Network in the South China Sea discusses legal and political measures to support the development of a network of marine protected areas in the South China Sea. Such a network, if properly developed, would not only help to protect the marine environment and resources of the region but also contribute to decreasing the tension among its coastal States. These measures are suggested in accordance with international law, based on the specific geopolitical context of the South China Sea region and take into consideration experiences in developing regional networks of marine protected areas from other marine regions."
The Treaty of Peace with Japan or San Francisco Treaty was signed on 8 September 1951 in San Fran... more The Treaty of Peace with Japan or San Francisco Treaty was signed on 8 September 1951 in San Francisco, United States between Japan and the Allied Powers to terminate the state of war and re-establish the relations between Japan and the international community. The Treaty deals with issues such as territorial claims, security, relations with applied powers and reparation of war damage. With regards to territorial claims, article 2 stipulates that Japan renounces all right, title and claim to, inter alia, the Spratly and Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.
This chapter examines the role of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) in the South ... more This chapter examines the role of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) in the South China Sea disputes. It begins with a brief historical background of ASEAN, its institutions, and the principles the organization follows to achieve its objectives. Next, it provides a brief background on the sovereignty and maritime disputes in the South China Sea, and the role of ASEAN in those disputes. This chapter then gives an overview of the ASEAN and the ASEAN-led mechanisms which deal with the disputes in the South China Sea. It then examines the history of negotiations between ASEAN and China which led to the 2002 Declaration on the Conduct (DOC) of Parties in the South China Sea and the ongoing negotiations to agree on a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea. The relevant statements of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers relating to the disputes in the South China Sea are then summarized to determine the issues on which they have been able to reach a consensus. Finally, this chapter examines the possible impact of the ASEAN outlook on the Indo-Pacific on the ASEAN and the South China Sea disputes.
The South China Sea is a recognized world hub for marine biodiversity. However, the region’s prec... more The South China Sea is a recognized world hub for marine biodiversity. However, the region’s precious coastal and marine habitat is degrading at an alarming rate due to human development. This Chapter aims to take a stock of regional activities undertaken by coastal States in the South China Sea to fulfill their duty under international law to conserve the marine biodiversity of the South China Sea. It first provides an updated account on the status of the marine biodiversity of the South China Sea, then lays out what the obligations under international law for its coastal States are in terms of conserving marine biodiversity. It also ascertains what have been done relating to marine conservation under the framework of most important regional mechanisms for regional cooperation in the South China Sea
The South China Sea (SCS) is a body of water in the Pacific Ocean located between the Strait of M... more The South China Sea (SCS) is a body of water in the Pacific Ocean located between the Strait of Malacca and the Strait of Taiwan. Considered one of the largest semi-enclosed seas in the world, it is surrounded by China (including Taiwan), the Philippines, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. The primary activities involved in the exploitation of the SCS include fisheries, mariculture, oil and gas production, shipping and tourism. The SCS is recognized worldwide for its biodiversity richness, with the presence in the region of around 12 per cent of the world’s mangrove forests, 34 per cent of the world coral reefs and hundreds of millions of hectares of coastal wetlands. It is also an important fishing ground for countries in the region, with an estimated stock of 1027 species of fish, 91 species of shrimps and 73 cephalopods. However, the marine environment of the SCS is under serious threat as a result of the rapid economic development and high population growth which the region has been experiencing over the last few decades. The greatest threats to the region are habitat loss and degradation, unsustainable exploitation of marine living resources and pollution of the aquatic environment. According to estimates, as much as 70 per cent of the region’s mangroves, 80 per cent of its coral reefs and up to 50 per cent of its seagrass beds have been lost or severely degraded due to, among other things, the conversion of coastal land, destructive fishing practices and pollution.
The ASEAN-United States Special Summit to commemorate 45 years of relations between ASEAN and the... more The ASEAN-United States Special Summit to commemorate 45 years of relations between ASEAN and the United States in Washington, D.C., United States in May 2022 was the first of its kind. The United States President J.Biden called it a historic event, opening a “new era” in the United States-ASEAN relation. At the Summit, ASEAN Member States and American leaders issued the Joint Vision Statement with strong commitments to give a strong push for the relationship in all sectors, ranging from response and recovery after COVID-19 to maritime cooperation. In particular, both sides agreed to upgrade the ASEAN-United States relation to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership at the 10th ASEAN-United States Summit in November 2022. At the occasion of this special event, this article takes stock of the main traits in ASEAN-United States relation in all aspects as well as established cooperative mechanisms between the two sides and evaluate the potentials and challenges of this relation.
In October 2019, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Telecommunication and Informa... more In October 2019, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Telecommunication and Information Technology Ministers adopted the ASEAN Guidelines for Strengthening Resilience and Repair of Submarine Cables. This is the first instrument relating specifically to telecommunication submarine cables under ASEAN. This represents an important increase of awareness by ASEAN about a swift process for submarine cables repairing. However, the Guidelines recognise that coastal States can grant permits over the repair of submarine cables in waters where they have sovereign rights and jurisdiction, an approach also adopted by many ASEAN Member States. This article argues for an improvement of the freedom of repairing submarine cables in the region in order to expedite the repair of submarine cables in Southeast Asia. It does so by identifying what can be improved in the process of granting permits for repairing submarine cables in ASEAN Member States and suggesting next steps to be taken by ASEAN.
There is a big challenge in policymaking relating to plastic management in Vietnam: Vietnam is th... more There is a big challenge in policymaking relating to plastic management in Vietnam: Vietnam is the one of the biggest global dischargers of plastic waste into the ocean, but the country also has a high demand for plastic for economic development. Recently, Vietnam has adopted the National Action Plan for the Management of Marine Plastic Litter by 2030. According to this Plan, Vietnam would take a circular economy approach in dealing with plastic. This article reviews Vietnamese regulations to prevent the pollution from plastic waste to see whether they support the implementation of the circular economy approach in plastic management and whether they are effective in preventing plastic waste pollution. Based on the review, recommendations are made to strengthen Vietnam’s legal regime for the prevention of pollution from plastic waste.
In October 2019, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Telecommunication and Informa... more In October 2019, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Telecommunication and Information Technology Ministers adopted the ASEAN Guidelines for Strengthening Resilience and Repair of Submarine Cables. This instrument represents an important increase in awareness by the Association of the importance of a swift process for authorising the repair of submarine cables. This article suggests the next steps to be taken by ASEAN to improve the process of granting permits for repairing submarine cables in ASEAN Member States.
The oceans and seas are significant for the sustainable future -development of countries in the S... more The oceans and seas are significant for the sustainable future -development of countries in the Southeast Asian region. Efforts to achieve comprehensive management and sustainable development are underway and international agreements such as the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and other regional and international initiatives are part of these efforts. To better understand related developments in the region, this piece provides an overview and analysis of the ocean policies in Viet Nam and Malaysia, their importance, status and challenges, and options for the way forward.
Recently, we have been witnessing a critical level of a the degradation of the marine environment... more Recently, we have been witnessing a critical level of a the degradation of the marine environment and depletion of fish stocks in the South China Sea. This has many adverse consequences on the politics, economics of the countries in the region as well as on the socio-economic life of the coastal population. One of the activities that has been causing serious damage to the marine environment and living resources of the South China Sea is the large-scale land reclamation and artificial island construction undertaken by China in the Spratly and Paracel islands recently. These activities have caused severe harm to the precious coral reef environment and thus, violated the obligation to preserve and protect fragile ecosystems and the habitat of depleted, threatened or endangered species under the international law of the sea The paper explores the impact of China‟s large-scale land reclamation and artificial island construction activities on the marine biodiversity of the South China Sea, explains what the legal obligation under the international law of States to protect and preserve the marine environment is and suggests a number of options in order to bring a halt to such activities and restore the damaged marine ecosystem. The paper puts particular emphasis on the cooperation drivers torwards a healthy, prosperous and peaceful South China Sea, which also contribute to the management and possibly, resolution of the current disputes in this region
Hành vi “đảo hóa” của Trung Quốc ở quần đảo Trường Sa của Việt Nam đang làm hủy hoại nghiêm trọng... more Hành vi “đảo hóa” của Trung Quốc ở quần đảo Trường Sa của Việt Nam đang làm hủy hoại nghiêm trọng môi trường, làm mất cân bằng sinh thái Biển Đông, vi phạm luật pháp quốc tế và đi ngược lại với xu hướng của khu vực về bảo vệ môi trường biển
Presentation at the National University of Singapore’s Centre for International Law Conference on... more Presentation at the National University of Singapore’s Centre for International Law Conference on Challenges in Addressing Security Threats to Commercial Shipping in Southeast Asia, 30-31 May 2023, Four Points by Sheraton, Singapore.
PPT Presentation to Seminar about the role of International Law Commission in the Codification an... more PPT Presentation to Seminar about the role of International Law Commission in the Codification and Progressive Development of International Law During the Period 2017 – 2022 and Future Perspectives [in Vietnamese: Tọa đàm về vai trò của Ủy ban Luật pháp quốc tế Liên hợp quốc trong pháp điển và phát triển tiến bộ luật quốc tế giai đoạn 2017 – 2022 và trong thời gian tới], Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam, 9 Mars 2023.
The South China Sea disputes are highly complex. One of the most important factors contributing t... more The South China Sea disputes are highly complex. One of the most important factors contributing to this complexity is the existence of intertwining bilateral and multilateral disputes. Among all bilateral issues that form part of this “disputes maze”, those between Vietnam and China are by far the most serious. The two countries have not only the largest sea and land areas under dispute but also more bilateral maritime incidents than with any other claimant states in the South China Sea. This webinar aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the sovereignty and maritime disputes between Vietnam and China in the South China Sea and discuss the nature of their disagreements. It also examines issues that have been resolved and those currently under negotiation. Most importantly, the webinar provides insights into how these disputes may evolve in the future.
The Treaty of Peace with Japan or San Francisco Treaty was signed on 8 September 1951 in San Fran... more The Treaty of Peace with Japan or San Francisco Treaty was signed on 8 September 1951 in San Francisco, United States between Japan and the Allied Powers to terminate the state of war and re-establish the relations between Japan and the international community. Treaty deals with issues such as territorial claims, security, relations with applied powers and reparation of war damage. With regards to territorial claims, article 2 stipulates that Japan renounces all right, title and claim to, inter alia, the Spratly and Paracel Islands in the South China Sea. This paper evaluates the implications of the San Francisco Treaty on the sovereignty of Viet Nam over the Paracels and Spratlys. It reviews the situation of the disputes over the Paracels and Spratlys at that time, advancement of Japan in the South China Sea, consequences of the San Francisco Treaty and the sovereignty of Viet Nam over these two islands.
In 2008, The Communist Party of Viet Nam adopted the Maritime Strategy of Viet Nam, the country’s... more In 2008, The Communist Party of Viet Nam adopted the Maritime Strategy of Viet Nam, the country’s first comprehensive and integrated ocean governance policy. In 2017, a throughout review of the implementation of the Strategy was undertaken, pointing out both achievements and limits of the endeavour. Based on results of this exercise, the Communist Party of Viet Nam adopted in 2018 a Strategy for Sustainable Development of Marine Economy of Viet Nam until 2030, with vision until 2045, which set the vision, targets and guidance for Viet Nam’s ocean governance in the next 10 to 15 years. This paper retraces the process of Viet Nam’s ocean governance policy-making from the adoption of the Maritime Strategy of Viet Nam in 2008, its review until the adoption the new Strategy for Sustainable Development of Marine Economy of Viet Nam in 2018. Based on this process, a number of ideas are suggested for China’s ocean reform.
Recently, we were witnessing the critical downgrade of the environmental degradation and the depl... more Recently, we were witnessing the critical downgrade of the environmental degradation and the depletion of fish stocks which have impacted on the political economy of the South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea) related to human activites and responses. Especially, the adverse effects on the SCS's marine environment from recent large-scale land reclamation and construction of artificial islands at natural features in the Spratly and Paracel Islands. Having found that the activities have caused severe harm to the coral reef environment and violated the legal obligation to preserve and protect fragile ecosystems and the habitat of depleted, threatened or endangered species. The paper explores the above mentioned environmental issues, the legal obligation of stakeholders and partners and will reflect on options available for bringing a halt to such activities and the restoration of damaged marine ecosystems in the SCS. The cooperation drivers focus to the blue solutions and international legal enforcement, notably the UNCLOS forwards a healthy, prosperous and peaceful SCS, as well as contribute to the resolution and management of the existing disputes.
Bài viết này đề xuất để tăng cường kết nối cáp quang với khu vực và thế giới và thực hiện Quy hoạ... more Bài viết này đề xuất để tăng cường kết nối cáp quang với khu vực và thế giới và thực hiện Quy hoạch hạ tầng thông tin và truyền thông thời kỳ 2021 – 2030, tầm nhìn đến năm 2050, Việt Nam có thể xem xét tham gia các tuyến cáp quang biển hoặc đầu tư xây dựng tuyến mới kết nối với Sydney, Úc và Chennai, Ấn Độ; xây dựng một tuyến dây cáp quang ven biển nội bộ; và tiến hành liên doanh giữa các doanh nghiệp cáp quang biển Việt Nam như Viettel, VNPT và FPT.
The incident of the Abominable movie having scenes depicting China's controversial nine-dash line... more The incident of the Abominable movie having scenes depicting China's controversial nine-dash line map caused strong reactions from Southeast Asian countries. How can international companies doing business in the region avoid getting entangled in similar incidents in the future?
The scope of this study is pollution from marine plastic in Southeast Asia and East Asia, with a ... more The scope of this study is pollution from marine plastic in Southeast Asia and East Asia, with a focus on the 13 member states of ASEAN+3: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam (Vietnam), plus The People's Republic of China (China), Japan and The Republic of Korea (RO Korea) The objective is to provide a comprehensive review of the current knowledge and scientific research on pollution from marine plastics in ASEAN+3, as well as the approaches and work streams on this topic by international and regional intergovernmental bodies and initiatives that have a relevant mandate or scope in this sphere. The study is divided into two main parts. Part 1 focuses first on reviewing the status of scientific research on pollution from marine plastics in ASEAN+3. It includes an overall regional summary of this status and an analysis of the findings. Second, it reviews and discusses the mandates, approaches and status of work by international and regional intergovernmental bodies, as well as relevant regional public-private and fully-private initiatives that seek to combat pollution from marine plastics. Part 2 is a gap analysis between the scientific research and the information needs for policy-making purposes, with a focus on the Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter (RAP MALI) of the Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA) and the ASEAN Framework of Action on Marine Debris (FAMAD). The work of other regional bodies is also considered. This part also discusses regulatory approaches and obstacles to combat pollution from marine plastics based on four previous reviews. -Recommendations on research needed and ways to improve the science-policy-law interface are provided at the end.
International Journal of Law and Public Administration
Recently, we have been witnessing a critical level of a the degradation of the marine environment... more Recently, we have been witnessing a critical level of a the degradation of the marine environment and depletion of fish stocks in the South China Sea. This has many adverse consequences on the politics, economics of the countries in the region as well as on the socio-economic life of the coastal population. One of the activities that has been causing serious damage to the marine environment and living resources of the South China Sea is the large-scale land reclamation and artificial island construction undertaken by China in the Spratly and Paracel islands recently. These activities have caused severe harm to the precious coral reef environment and thus, violated the obligation to preserve and protect fragile ecosystems and the habitat of depleted, threatened or endangered species under the international law of the seaThe paper explores the impact of China’s large-scale land reclamation and artificial island construction activities on the marine biodiversity of the South China Sea,...
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Trong những năm gần đây, các tranh chấp chủ quyền lãnh thổ đã leo thang ở Biển Đông, làm gia tăng sự căng thẳng, ảnh hưởng đến lợi ích nhiều mặt của các quốc gia trong và ngoài khu vực. Bên cạnh các nguy cơ xung đột, khu vực biển này hàng ngày phải đối mặt với những thách thức “an ninh phi truyền thống” (non-traditional security), như: cướp biển, thiên tai, ô nhiễm môi trường, suy giảm đa dạng sinh học, biến đổi khí hậu, v.v…
An ninh môi trường Biển Đông là một dạng an ninh phi truyền thống và đã trở thành một bộ phận của an ninh biển (an ninh quốc gia, an ninh khu vực và toàn cầu). An ninh môi trường ở Biển Đông liên quan đến sự sống còn, đến sự phát triển và bảo đảm an ninh, chủ quyền toàn vẹn lãnh thổ của dân tộc Việt Nam. Các nguồn tài nguyên và môi trường Biển Đông và vùng bờ của Việt Nam có tầm quan trọng trực tiếp đến sinh kế của khoảng 50% dân số sống ở 28 tỉnh ven biển và khoảng 30% dân số sống ở 115 huyện ven biển và 14 huyện đảo của nước ta.
Mục đích của cuốn sách là góp thêm thông tin về mối quan hệ và tính liên kết của các vấn đề môi trường, tài nguyên với các căng thẳng và xung đột ở Biển Đông. Trên cơ sở đó, bàn luận về cách tiếp cận và giải pháp đảm bảo an ninh môi trường và các nguồn tài nguyên trong bối cảnh mới ở Biển Đông. Đồng thời, góp phần tuyên truyền thực hiện Mục tiêu Phát triển bền vững giai đoạn 2016-2030 về “Bảo tồn và sử dụng lâu bền đại dương, biển và tài nguyên biển vì sự phát triển bền vững”
Marine Protected Areas Network in the South China Sea discusses legal and political measures to support the development of a network of marine protected areas in the South China Sea. Such a network, if properly developed, would not only help to protect the marine environment and resources of the region but also contribute to decreasing the tension among its coastal States. These measures are suggested in accordance with international law, based on the specific geopolitical context of the South China Sea region and take into consideration experiences in developing regional networks of marine protected areas from other marine regions."
Sea, and the role of ASEAN in those disputes. This chapter then gives an overview of the ASEAN and the ASEAN-led mechanisms which deal with the disputes in the South China Sea. It then examines the history of negotiations between ASEAN and China which led to the 2002 Declaration on the Conduct (DOC) of Parties in the South China
Sea and the ongoing negotiations to agree on a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea. The relevant statements of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers relating to the disputes in the South China Sea are then summarized to determine the issues on which they have been able to reach a consensus. Finally, this chapter examines the possible impact
of the ASEAN outlook on the Indo-Pacific on the ASEAN and the South China Sea disputes.
Trong những năm gần đây, các tranh chấp chủ quyền lãnh thổ đã leo thang ở Biển Đông, làm gia tăng sự căng thẳng, ảnh hưởng đến lợi ích nhiều mặt của các quốc gia trong và ngoài khu vực. Bên cạnh các nguy cơ xung đột, khu vực biển này hàng ngày phải đối mặt với những thách thức “an ninh phi truyền thống” (non-traditional security), như: cướp biển, thiên tai, ô nhiễm môi trường, suy giảm đa dạng sinh học, biến đổi khí hậu, v.v…
An ninh môi trường Biển Đông là một dạng an ninh phi truyền thống và đã trở thành một bộ phận của an ninh biển (an ninh quốc gia, an ninh khu vực và toàn cầu). An ninh môi trường ở Biển Đông liên quan đến sự sống còn, đến sự phát triển và bảo đảm an ninh, chủ quyền toàn vẹn lãnh thổ của dân tộc Việt Nam. Các nguồn tài nguyên và môi trường Biển Đông và vùng bờ của Việt Nam có tầm quan trọng trực tiếp đến sinh kế của khoảng 50% dân số sống ở 28 tỉnh ven biển và khoảng 30% dân số sống ở 115 huyện ven biển và 14 huyện đảo của nước ta.
Mục đích của cuốn sách là góp thêm thông tin về mối quan hệ và tính liên kết của các vấn đề môi trường, tài nguyên với các căng thẳng và xung đột ở Biển Đông. Trên cơ sở đó, bàn luận về cách tiếp cận và giải pháp đảm bảo an ninh môi trường và các nguồn tài nguyên trong bối cảnh mới ở Biển Đông. Đồng thời, góp phần tuyên truyền thực hiện Mục tiêu Phát triển bền vững giai đoạn 2016-2030 về “Bảo tồn và sử dụng lâu bền đại dương, biển và tài nguyên biển vì sự phát triển bền vững”
Marine Protected Areas Network in the South China Sea discusses legal and political measures to support the development of a network of marine protected areas in the South China Sea. Such a network, if properly developed, would not only help to protect the marine environment and resources of the region but also contribute to decreasing the tension among its coastal States. These measures are suggested in accordance with international law, based on the specific geopolitical context of the South China Sea region and take into consideration experiences in developing regional networks of marine protected areas from other marine regions."
Sea, and the role of ASEAN in those disputes. This chapter then gives an overview of the ASEAN and the ASEAN-led mechanisms which deal with the disputes in the South China Sea. It then examines the history of negotiations between ASEAN and China which led to the 2002 Declaration on the Conduct (DOC) of Parties in the South China
Sea and the ongoing negotiations to agree on a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea. The relevant statements of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers relating to the disputes in the South China Sea are then summarized to determine the issues on which they have been able to reach a consensus. Finally, this chapter examines the possible impact
of the ASEAN outlook on the Indo-Pacific on the ASEAN and the South China Sea disputes.
submarine cables repairing. However, the Guidelines recognise that coastal States can grant permits over the repair of submarine cables in waters where they have sovereign rights and jurisdiction, an approach also adopted by many ASEAN Member States. This article argues for an improvement of the freedom of repairing submarine cables in the
region in order to expedite the repair of submarine cables in Southeast Asia. It does so by identifying what can be improved in the process of granting permits for repairing submarine cables in ASEAN Member States and suggesting next steps to be taken by ASEAN.
are underway and international agreements such as the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and other regional and international initiatives are part of these efforts. To better understand related developments in the region, this piece provides an overview and analysis of the ocean policies in Viet Nam and Malaysia, their importance, status and challenges, and options for the way forward.
stocks in the South China Sea. This has many adverse consequences on the politics, economics of the countries in the
region as well as on the socio-economic life of the coastal population. One of the activities that has been causing serious
damage to the marine environment and living resources of the South China Sea is the large-scale land reclamation and
artificial island construction undertaken by China in the Spratly and Paracel islands recently. These activities have
caused severe harm to the precious coral reef environment and thus, violated the obligation to preserve and protect
fragile ecosystems and the habitat of depleted, threatened or endangered species under the international law of the sea
The paper explores the impact of China‟s large-scale land reclamation and artificial island construction activities on the
marine biodiversity of the South China Sea, explains what the legal obligation under the international law of States to
protect and preserve the marine environment is and suggests a number of options in order to bring a halt to such
activities and restore the damaged marine ecosystem. The paper puts particular emphasis on the cooperation drivers
torwards a healthy, prosperous and peaceful South China Sea, which also contribute to the management and possibly,
resolution of the current disputes in this region