Brazil in biodiversity negotiations beyond national jurisdictions

Abstract

Negotiations for a binding instrument for marine biodiversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) are underway under the United Nations. This process is the result of more than 15 years of international discussions, which divides countries over how to fill the gaps in BBNJ regulations. In this study, based on a research of primary and secondary sources, we map the position of a country with great responsibility for sustainable development, Brazil. The results of our research show that this country continues to devote few institutional resources to the issue, although it could be used for its national sustainable development, which points to a lack of strategic diplomacy for the issue and a concentration of resources for ocean issues on its national jurisdiction. Nevertheless, the country continues to defend its historical positions, mainly through its participation in groups of countries in the negotiation, even with the transition of governments, although weaker more recently.

Keywords

• biodiversité au-delà des zones de juridiction nationale
• brésil
• océans.