Harmonization of the international legal framwork to preserve marine biodiversity in the coastal regions of Pakistan

Abstract

This thesis, explores the urgent need for, comprehensive measures to address, the emerging threats facing marine, biodiversity in Pakistan's, coastal regions. It emphasizes, the necessity of aligning Pakistani, laws with international standards to effectively conserve and preserve the diverse ecosystems, along the coastline. The research investigates key threats, such as overfishing, marine pollution, and climate change, which are degrading, marine ecosystems. It evaluates, Pakistan's current legal framework for marine biodiversity, conservation and assesses its effectiveness. Furthermore, the study examines, Pakistan's commitments to international, conventions related to marine biodiversity, and analyzes the country's initiatives, and measures for protection. It identifies, shortcomings in existing laws, highlighting the importance of international, collaboration, joint research programs, information exchange, and the adoption of modern technology, to enhance compliance procedures. A consistent, and, harmonized approach to compliance is crucial, to strengthen, maritime preservation efforts, and promote equitable, growth, in coastal communities. The findings, of this thesis will, inform policymakers and stakeholders about, pressing threats, to marine biodiversity, and facilitate the development of initiatives to conserve, and protect, coastal ecosystems, in Pakistan.