China's changing position towards Marine Protected Areas in the Southern Ocean: implications for future Antarctic governance

Liu, N.Brooks, C.2019-07-152019-07-152018Marine Policy, 2018; 94:189-1950308-597X1872-9460http://hdl.handle.net/2440/120045The paper first briefly describes the negotiation process of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the Southern Ocean. Then it examines China's changing position towards the establishment of a Ross Sea MPA, as proposed by the United States and New Zealand in the Commission for Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources. Finally, the paper explores how China's position towards or against Southern Ocean MPAs implies China's future role in Antarctic governance.en© 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.China; Southern Ocean; Antarctica; Marine Protected areaChina's changing position towards Marine Protected Areas in the Southern Ocean: implications for future Antarctic governanceJournal article003008998610.1016/j.marpol.2018.05.0110004386596000212-s2.0-85047058822418450Liu, N. [0000-0002-2995-5017]