United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea UNCLOS

<p>This edition presents the full and unabridged text of the <strong>United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)</strong> the landmark international treaty that establishes the legal framework for all activities conducted in the world's oceans and seas. </p><p>Adopted in 1982 and in force since 1994 UNCLOS is widely regarded as the constitution for the oceans.</p><p>The document covers key legal principles related to <strong>maritime boundaries territorial seas exclusive economic zones (EEZs) continental shelf rights freedom of navigation deep seabed mining and the protection of the marine environment</strong>. It also provides the legal basis for peaceful dispute resolution between states concerning maritime issues.</p><p>This edition is ideal for <strong>legal scholars diplomats maritime professionals international relations experts students and institutions</strong> interested in global maritime governance and international law.</p>