O grande jogo do Ártico: reflexões a partir da perspectiva econômica à tutela ambiental

The Arctic is one of the largest regions of the world, with economic relevance for its mineral wealth, strategic location between the continents of Eurasia and America and major international trade flows. Global warming is intensifying the melting of the Arctic Pole and opening the possibility of be...

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Published in:Revista de Direito Internacional 2015-09, Vol.12 (1)
Main Authors: Rei, Fernando, Farias, Valeria Cristina
Format: Article
Language:eng ; por ; spa
Subjects:
Environmental protection
Global warming
International relations
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Summary:The Arctic is one of the largest regions of the world, with economic relevance for its mineral wealth, strategic location between the continents of Eurasia and America and major international trade flows. Global warming is intensifying the melting of the Arctic Pole and opening the possibility of becoming protable option of shipping. This article proposes an analysis of the legal framework that discipline, especially as regards the navigability and environmental protection. Will be addressed their geographical characteristics, the origin and motives of international disputes aiming to dene and recognize your domain, by drawing a comparison with the international regime governing guardianship and Antarctica. The study will enable to conclude that the existing legal framework is not enough to provide the necessary environmental protection of the Arctic, on the environmental impacts that may arise from its maritime exploration.
ISSN:2236-997X
2237-1036
DOI:10.5102/rdi.v12i1.3328