A research group led by Dr. Robert Braziac of the Graduate School of Agriculture, the University of Tokyo, found that there is a clear imbalance in the voices of participating countries at an international conference on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity on the open sea. Revealed.
According to the University of Tokyo, late-developing developing countries in Africa and Asia, and small island nations in the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Indian Ocean have the opportunity to send government representatives to international conferences on the protection of the marine environment. It cannot be said that the opinions of each country are fully reflected.
The agenda to be negotiated requires a high degree of scientific knowledge, but more than 70% of the publications and scientific literature on them are produced in the five developed countries.The research group states that there is a significant imbalance in the scientific and technical knowledge and capabilities of the participating countries.
Furthermore, an analysis of the statements of each country at the 1st International Conference on the Conservation of Marine Biodiversity on the High Seas shows that there are major differences in the main concerns of each country.
Until now, it was not well known whether there was an imbalance between countries on the spot, even if countries arrived at the negotiating table indiscriminately at these international conferences.
The finding of imbalances in voice and representation among participating countries has now provided equal scientific and technical support to all participating country delegations and continues to the forum for negotiations. It looks like an opportunity to take steps to ensure participation.
